Check out the latest roundup of resources for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities.
- Child Mind Institute: “11 Signs of a Psychiatric Disorder”
- United Cerebral Palsy: “Adaptive Fashion for Women with Disabilities: How Personal Style Builds Confidence and Independence”
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities: AUCD Policy Talk
- Autism Spectrum News: “Communication, Regulation, and Trust: Supporting Non-speaking Autistic Individuals in Everyday Life”
- Autism Society of Maryland: “Do You Know the Difference Between Calling 911 and 988”
- Psychology Today: “Dyscalculia: The Solution Is a Numbers Game”
- ADA Live!: “Episode 156: Possibilities: Rethinking Blindness in 21st Century America”
- Autism Spectrum News: “How Adaptive Dance Can Help Autistic Adolescents Build Confidence and Connection”
- Child Mind Institute: “Interview With an OCD Specialist: How Does Treatment Work?”
- Job Accommodation Network: Mental Health Hub
- Kessler Foundation: “More People with Disabilities Are Seeking Work”
- West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities: “Navigating Medical Transitions”
- Institute for Exceptional Care: “New Report: Healthy Aging for People with IDD”
- Psychology Today: “Old Drugs, New Hope for Brain Fog and Long COVID Fatigue”
- CommunicationFIRST: “People with Communication Disabilities Speak Out”
- Pathfinders for Autism: “PFA Tips: What To Do If You Are Involved in a Traffic Accident”
- Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice: “Preventing Violence Toward People with Disabilities”
- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Resources for Navigating Adult Disability Services
- ADDitude Magazine: “Self-Awareness for Kids with ADHD: 4 Ways to Build This Executive Function”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Study: ADHD Sub-Types Follow Distinct Neural Pathways”
- ADDitude Magazine: “The Educator’s Guide to Executive Functions: How to Understand and Support Students in Need”
- Kennedy Krieger Institute: “The Growing Field of Child Neurology”
- CommunicationFIRST: “Tips for Online Meetings with AAC Users, by AAC Users”
- United Cerebral Palsy: “Vision Problems in Cerebral Palsy: Common Eye Conditions, CVI, and Early Intervention”
- Simons Powering Autism Research: “Webinar: Planning for the Future—How ABLE Accounts and the Disabled Adult Child Benefit Can Make a Difference”
- Maryland Department of Disabilities: Welcome to Maryland Transitions!
- Office of Disability Employment Policy: Workforce Recruitment Program
Request Resources Near You
The Resource Finder is a program 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, childcare, recreational activities, financial resources, and much more. Visit the Resource Finder website to learn more and submit an online resource request.