Check out the latest roundup of resources for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.
- New Mobility: “A Guide to Wheelchair-Friendly Higher Education”
- National Down Syndrome Society: “Alzheimer’s Disease & Down Syndrome”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Bendy Bodies, ADHD Brains: Connecting the Dots”
- Human Development Institute: “Beyond Social Myths: The Sensory Reality of Autism”
- Autism Spectrum News: “Beyond the Autistic Barbie: Seeing Children as They Truly Are”
- Disability Scoop: “Disability Focused Proms To Be Held Across Globe”
- ADA Live!: “Episode 150: A Self-Advocate Asks Questions About Using Supported Decision-Making”
- Virginia Commonwealth University: “Evidence to Employment: Transition Research in Action”
- Waisman Center: “Finding connection: The struggles and strengths of building relationships for individuals with autism”
- ThinkCollege: “From an Idea to Reality: The Launch of the Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association”
- Utah State University: “Guest Blog: Why the IDEA is Important”
- Kennedy Krieger: “Kabuki Syndrome: Why Studying Rare Diseases Is So Important to All of Us”
- Oregon Office on Disability and Health: Mental Health Provider Training Program
- Cerebral Palsy Research Network: “MyCP Webinar: Inside the Making of the First Adult CP Toolkit”
- National Organization for Rare Disorders: “National Organization for Rare Disorders Ranks All 50 States on Rare Disease Policies”
- Pathfinders for Autism: “PFA Tips: Alternatives to Guardianship”
- Pathfinders for Autism: “PFA Tips: Using Maryland ABLE”
- Pathfinders for Autism: “PFA Tips: You Know About SSI and Work…Now What About Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Work?”
- National Center on Disability in Public Health: Prepared4ALL: Whole Community Inclusive Emergency Planning
- ADDitude Magazine: “The Benefits of Dance for Neurodivergent Minds”
- Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities: “The CACTI Blog: The Mirror - How Shared Experiences Inspire Confidence and Change”
- Psychology Today: “The Hidden Struggles of Invisible Disabilities”
- Psychology Today: “The Science of Belonging for People With IDD”
- United Cerebral Palsy: “Traveling with Sensory Processing Disorder: 3 Essential Tips for Caregivers”
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities: “Understanding Dwarfism: Language Research Guide”
- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities: “Using AI to Expand Access and Independence for People with Disabilities”
- Autism Spectrum News: “When Puberty Meets Autism: The Hidden Struggles of Autistic Girls”
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 submit an online resource request.
