Check out the latest roundup of resources for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.
- American Society for Deaf Children: ASL Stories Directory
- Autism Spectrum News: “Autism Laws and Policies: How Legal Protections Can Prevent Stigmatization and Support Advocacy Efforts”
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities: Disability Policy for All With Liz
- National Disability Institute: Financial Wellness Tools
- Global Disability Summit: “Global Disability Inclusion Report: Accelerating Disability Inclusion in a Changing and Diverse World ”
- LearningWell: “Hear Their Voices”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Help Your Child Embrace Change”
- Psychology Today: “How to Spot and Heal Burnout in Neurodivergent Children”
- The Alliance for Rights and Recovery: “Introducing Eye2Eye: Peer Support by and for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Is Your Child Showing Signs of Pathological Demand Avoidance?”
- Child Mind Institute: “Learning Disabilities and Depression”
- Pathfinders for Autism: Maryland Autism Coalition Wandering and Elopement Resources
- University of Maryland: “Maryland Today: Blind People Struggle With Nonverbal Cues, A UMD-Cornell AI Project Could Help”
- Psychology Today: “Media Portrayals Perpetuate Disability Stereotypes”
- Psychology Today: “Pace Yourself: The Key to Managing Chronic Illness”
- Disability Scoop: “Pediatricians Urged To Promote Wider Use Of Assistive Communication Devices”
- Brightly: “Picture Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences”
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “Stories from People Living with a Disability”
- The Parents’ Place of Maryland: “Supporting Your Youth’s Transition to Life After High School”
- Psychology Today: “The Hidden Struggles of Inclusive Classrooms”
- CDC: “The Mental Health of People with Disabilities”
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS): “The Ride Ahead”
- University of North Carolina: “Talking About Gun Violence with Autistic Individuals”
- Child Mind Institute: “Teaching Social Skills at Home”
- Rutgers Health: “Transition to Adulthood for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Timeline for Parents”
- Simons Powering Autism Research (SPARK): “Webinar: Surviving and Thriving in the Real World—Building Practical Life Skills in Autistic Adolescents”
- National Education Association (NEA): “What Was School Like for Students With Disabilities Before IDEA?”
Request Resources Near You
The Resource Finder is a project of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD). It offers a person-centered service, helping people locate resources based on their individual needs.
Individuals with disabilities, families and professionals seeking resources on intellectual, developmental and other disabilities and related disorders can contact the Resource Finder for assistance. The Resource Finder program coordinator can help with locating service providers, child care, recreational activities, financial resources and much more. Visit the Resource Finder website to learn more and to submit an online resource request.