Additional Resources
The Arc- Local, State and National - Information and referral, supports, and public policy advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
National Down's Syndrome Society
The Arc Baltimore
The Arc Carroll County
The Arc of Frederick County
The Arc Howard County
The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
The Arc Prince George's County
The Arc Southern Maryland
The Arc of Washington County
Autism Support
Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM)
Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake
Health and Wellness
American Association on Health and Disabilities
National Center on Physical Activity and Disabilities
Information and Referral
Arc of Frederick County Fact Sheets Including topics such as Medical Decision Making, Selecting a Provider Agency, How to Negotiate with a Provider Agency, Supplemental Social Security Income
Baltimore County Family Navigator
Resource Finder at the Kennedy Kreiger Institute
Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities
Legal Support
Disability Rights Maryland (formerly Maryland Disability Law Center) with publications on topics such as special education, Social Security and Medicaid for working adults, developmental disabilities, and voting
Special Needs Trust Attorneys in Maryland Statewide listing maintained by The Arc of Frederick County. Note: this is not a comprehensive list
Guardianship and Its Alternatives - A Handbook on Maryland Law By Joan O'Sullivan, Esq. Published by the University of Maryland School of Law and Maryland State Bar Association.
Maryland State Funded Services for People with I/DD
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Including DDA application, Regional offices, and listing of Coordination of Community Services agencies
Eligibility and Priority for DDA Services Overview by Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
In Home Support, Residential, and Vocational service agencies listed on the DDA website for each region of Maryland
Office of Health Care Quality Responsible for licensing Maryland residential and vocational agencies and investigating allegations of abuse or neglect. Includes links to State regulations governing provision of services.
Provides accreditation and technical support to DDA licensed agencies through a contractual agreement with the Maryland Department of Health.
Self-Advocacy Groups
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop personal self-advocacy skills such as expression of preferences and beliefs, assertiveness, public speaking and working with others, as they work together to make plans of interest to their group, ranging from social activities to tackling program changes or new legislation.
People Connect Central Chesapeake Region
People on the Go of Calvert County
SDAN Self Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland
People on the Go Prince George's County
Self-Advocates Network and People Connections
Supervised Vacations - assist with travel plans and transportation; inquire if supervision level meets your needs