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Links
| Type | Name | Web Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocacy | ASAN | http://www.autisticadvocacy.org/ | Autistic Self Advocacy Network |
| Advocacy | Center for Self Determination | http://www.centerforself-determination.com | |
| Advocacy | Commission for People with Disabilities in Montgomery County, MD | http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/CPWD/CPWDIndex.html | |
| Advocacy | Integrated Living Opportunities | www.ilonow.org | ILO is a coalition of adult self advocates and their families with special needs who are working together as they face the challenging experience of preparing, and then supporting their children as they live independently in the community. |
| Advocacy | Learning Community for Person Center Planning | http://www.learningcommunity.us/home.html | The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices envisions a world where all people have positive control over the lives they have chosen for themselves. |
| Advocacy | Link2it DC | http://pinterest.com/link2it/ | Linking individuals with intellectual differences, their families, and caregivers to resources and information throughout MD, DC, and VA. |
| Advocacy | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | http://www.md-council.org/ | |
| Advocacy | National Organization for End the Waitlists | http://www.noewait.net/ | |
| Advocacy | People on the GO (Maryland) | http://www.peopleonthegomaryland.com/ | |
| Advocacy | Self Directed Services Advocacy Network | http://marylandsds.org/ | We are participants, families and advocates for Self-Directed Services (SDS) in Maryland. SDS is designed to be “flexible, person centered and family oriented” |
| Autism Information | 101 Noteworthy sites on Aspergers and Autism Spectrum Disorders | http://phdinspecialeducation.com/autism-aspergers/ | The complex combinations of symptoms that can be diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder, along with the shifting definition and perception of the condition, makes it important to keep up with current news and info being published by knowledgeable professionals on all things related to ASD. |
| Autism Information | Adults into Autism - Making the Transition | http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/090208p12.shtml | Adults into Autism - Making the Transition |
| Autism Information | Amazing story of Adult with Autism | http://www.donnawilliams.net/front.0.html | |
| Autism Information | Articles related to Adults with Autism | https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/articles-adult | training articles written Resources for Adults by staff members of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. |
| Autism Information | Autism Acceptance Month Web Site | http://www.autismacceptancemonth.com/ | |
| Autism Information | Autism Info & Events in Montgomery County | http://www.autmont.com | |
| Autism Information | Autism Research with Dr. Valerie Hu | http://www.modelmekids.com/autism-research.html | |
| Autism Information | Autism Society | http://www.autism-society.org/ | |
| Autism Information | Autism Society Montgomery County Maryland | http://www.autismmontgomerycounty.com/index.html | |
| Autism Information | Autism Speaks | http://www.autismspeaks.org/ | |
| Autism Information | Autism Support Network | http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/ | Connect. Guide. Unite. |
| Autism Information | Communicating with an Autistic Child: A Parent's Guide | http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/communicating-with-an-autistic-child-a-parents-guide.php | |
| Autism Information | Foundations for Autism Support and Training | http://www.foundationforautismsupportandtraining.org/home.html | |
| Autism Information | Howard County Autism Society | http://www.howard-autism.org/ | |
| Autism Information | Online Resource and Community for Autism and Asperger's | http://www.wrongplanet.net/ | |
| Autism Information | Pathfinders for Autism | http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/ | |
| Autism Information | PBS Newshour : Autism Now | http://www.pbs.org/newshour/news/autism/ | PBS News Hour Series on Autism |
| Autism Information | Therapeutic Dogs for Children and Adults with Autism | https://www.rover.com/blog/autism-service-dogs/ | |
| County Resources | Disability Resources Network | http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/Disability/DisabilityNetworkDirectory.html | |
| County Resources | Montgomery County Crisis Center | http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhstmpl.asp?url=/content/hhs/crisis_center/default.asp | 240-777-4000 1301 Piccard Drive, 1st Floor Rockville, Maryland 20850. Open 24 hours a day/7 days a week |
| County Resources | Montgomery County Schools (MCPS) Transition Services | http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/transitionsvcs | MCPS Transition Services assist students with disabilities in making an effective transition from school to adult services! |
| Developmental Disability Providers | 0 - DDA Southern Maryland Provider Listing | http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov/Pages/smro-providers.aspx | Provider List in Montgomery County Maryland |
| Developmental Disability Providers | Arc Montgomery County | http://www.thearcofmontgomerycounty.org/ | |
| Developmental Disability Providers | Community Support Services | http://www.css-md.org/index.htm | |
| Developmental Disability Providers | CSAAC in Montgomery County | http://www.csaac.org/ | |
| Developmental Disability Providers | Jewish Foundation for Group Homes | http://www.jfgh.org/ | |
| Developmental Disability Providers | Jubilee Association of Maryland, Inc | http://www.jubileemd.org/ | |
| Developmental Disability Providers | SEEC | http://seeconline.org/ | |
| Developmental Disability Providers | St. Coletta's of Greater Wasshington | http://www.stcoletta.org/ | |
| Developmental Disability Providers | Target Community & Educational Services, Inc | http://targetcommunity.org/ | |
| Dreams & Possibilities | Alex's Art Loft | http://alexartloft.org/ | |
| Dreams & Possibilities | Birthright Israel Tours for Young Adults with Differences | http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/1567568/jewish/Birthright-Offers-Special-Needs-Tour.htm | |
| Dreams & Possibilities | Cura Personalis Project, Inc. | http://www.thecpproject.com/ | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Montgomery County, MD which provides vocational and prevocational training to young adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities. |
| Dreams & Possibilities | Donna Williams's | http://www.donnawilliams.net | Author, Autist, Autism Consultant |
| Dreams & Possibilities | Inclusion Works in Canada | http://www.inclusionworks.ca/ | InclusionWorks! provides an individualized, age appropriate, community-based program for young adults with developmental disabilities. |
| Dreams & Possibilities | Second Wave | http://www.secondwavevictoria.ca/index.html | Second Wave is a grassroots group of families of youth and adults with developmental disabilities, self-advocates and professionals from the Victoria Capital Regional District in British Columbia. |
| Drivers Training | Google Search of Driving Schools in Montgomery County | https://www.google.com/search?q=driving+training+in+montgomery+county%2C+md&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a | |
| Drivers Training | I Drive Smart | http://www.idrivesmart.com/ | Driver's Class and Behind the Wheel Training |
| Drivers Training | Maryland Driver's Behind the Wheel Test Overview | http://www.premierdriversed.com/mva-test-overview/ | |
| Drivers Training | Montgomery College Driver Education | http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/bits/drivered.html | |
| Drivers Training | MVA Driving Skills Requirements | http://www.mva.maryland.gov/About-MVA/INFO/26300/26300-28T.htm | |
| Education | Best College for Students with Disabilities | http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/disabled-students/ | |
| Education | Choosing College for Students with ADD | http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/928.html | |
| Education | College Resources for Students with Disabilities | http://online.rutgers.edu/college-resources-for-students-with-disabilities/ | |
| Education | Teaching College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders | http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-classroom-management/teaching-college-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/ | |
| Education | Telling our Story about Happiness - Adults with Developmental Disabilities | http://www.mymcmedia.org/telling-your-story-with-terrel-and-nic-happiness/ | |
| Federal Resources | National Council of Disability | http://www.ncd.gov/ | |
| Federal Resources | Social Security Online | http://www.ssa.gov/ | |
| Housing | Ability Project of Maryland | http://www.abilityprojectmaryland.com/ | Create a ‘community within a community’ in which adults with developmental disabilities are able to live, work, learn, relax and play independently. |
| Housing | Autism Housing Network | http://www.autismhousingnetwork.org/ | |
| Housing | Autism Speaks - Housing and Residential Supports | http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/housing-and-residential-supports | |
| Housing | Housing for Adults with Developmental Disabilities | http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/OLO/Resources/Files/2017%20Reports/OLOReport2017_13.pdf | Montgomery County Council requested this study to better understand the housing challenges that face adults with developmental disabilities and their families. |
| Housing | Housing Opportunity Commission of Montgomery County | http://www.hocmc.org/ | |
| Housing | Housing Unlimited | http://www.housingunlimited.org/ | Housing for Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities |
| Housing | Integrated Living Opportunities | http://www.ilonow.org/ | ILO is a coalition of adult self advocates and their families with special needs who are working together as they face the challenging experience of preparing, and then supporting their children as they live independently in the community. |
| Housing | National Association for Residential Providers for Adults with Autism | http://www.narpaa.org/ | |
| Housing | Rockville Housing Authority | http://www.rockvillehe.org/ | Housing Vouchers and more for Rockville, MD |
| Job Prep to Employment | Disability Network Directory - Employment Services | http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhstmpl.asp?url=/content/hhs/ads/DisabilityNetworkDirectory/E/employment.asp | A-Z Resources From Montgomery County Government |
| Job Prep to Employment | Federal Government Schedule A | http://schedule-a.info/ | Jobs for People with Disabilities with the Federal Government |
| Job Prep to Employment | Outstanding Possibilities Revealed | http://www.oprservices.org/ | Innovative Employment Job Development available in Maryland thru Self Directed Services or Private Pay. CEO very knowledgeable about Maryland Employment |
| Job Prep to Employment | Sunflower Bakery | https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/ | Sunflower Bakery prepares young adults with learning differences for employment in pastry, baking and related food industries. |
| Job Prep to Employment | What Can You Do? | http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/ | Campaign for Disability Employment |
| Legal Resources | Americans and Disabilities Act | http://www.ada.gov/ | |
| Legal Resources | Barry Fierst | http://fierstfink-law.com/ | |
| Legal Resources | Callegary and Steedman | http://www.callegarysteedman.com/ | |
| Legal Resources | Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Autism | https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/estate-planning-for-parents-of-children-with-autism | |
| Legal Resources | Guardianship and Alternatives | http://callegarylaw.com/tag/guardianship/ | |
| Legal Resources | Leon Geller - Trial Attorney | http://www.lawofficeofleongeller.com/areas-of-practice/ | |
| Legal Resources | Maryland Disabilities Law Center | http://www.mdlclaw.org/ | |
| Mental Health Resources | Brain & Behavior Research | http://bbrfoundation.org/ | |
| Mental Health Resources | Cornerstone Montgomery | http://www.cornerstonemontgomery.org/ | |
| Mental Health Resources | Family Services, Inc | http://www.familyservicesagency.org/mental.html | |
| Mental Health Resources | Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health | http://www.mdcoalition.org/ | |
| Mental Health Resources | Montgomery County - Crisis Services | http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs/programindex/crisisservicesindex.html | |
| Mental Health Resources | NAMI Montgomery County | http://www.namimc.org/ | Since 1978, NAMI Montgomery County has been improving the lives of individuals affected by mental illness. |
| Mental Health Resources | TRACKS | http://www.fs-inc.org/services/programs/tracks | Family Services Transition to Adulthood Program in Montgomery County, MD |
| Professional Sites | A Splint - Aspies Connecting with NTs | http://www.asplint.com/ | |
| Professional Sites | Foundation for Autism Support and Training | http://www.foundationforautismsupportandtraining.org/home.html | |
| Professional Sites | House Calls, LLC | http://www.callingonbeth.net/ | |
| Professional Sites | JMR Consulting | http://www.jmrlcswc.com | Jonathan Rhoads, LCWS-C, Quality Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and their Families |
| Professional Sites | Jonah Green and Associates, LLC | http://www.childandfamilymentalhealth.com/ | |
| Professional Sites | M&L Special Needs Planning | http://specialneedsplanning.net | |
| Professional Sites | Stefano and Associates | http://stefanoassociates.com/ | Formerly Spodak Stefano and Assosicates |
| Professional Sites | Success Transitions | http://www.successtransitions.net/index.html | Career/ Life Coaching in the Baltimore Metro Area |
| Professional Sites | Weinfeld Edication Group | http://www.weinfeldeducationgroup.com/ | |
| Recreational | Art Stream Inc. | http://www.art-stream.org | ArtStream's mission is to create artistic opportunities for individuals in communities traditionally under-served by the arts. |
| Recreational | Asperger Adults of Greater Washington | http://aagw.net/ | |
| Recreational | Best Buddies of Maryland | http://aagw.net/ | |
| Recreational | Potomac Community Resources | http://www.pcr-inc.org/ | Potomac Community Resources, Inc. (PCR) is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the inclusion of persons with developmental differences into the life of our community. |
| Recreational | Special Olympics of Montgomery County | http://www.somdmontgomery.org | |
| Recreational | UpCounty Community Resources | http://www.ucresources.org/ | We promote the full inclusion of persons with developmental and intellectual differences into every aspect of community life. |
| Resources | PCR - Community Links | http://pcr-inc.org/community-resources/community-links/ | More Resources! |
| Social Security Info | Overview Ticket to Work Program | http://www.cessi.net/ttw/faqs/index.asp | |
| Social Security Info | Redbook - Guide to Work Incentives | http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/ | |
| Social Security Info | Social Security On Line | http://www.ssa.gov/ | |
| Social Security Info | Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | http://www.ssa.gov/ | |
| State Resources | Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | http://dhmh.maryland.gov/mha/SitePages/Home.aspx | |
| State Resources | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration | http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx | Maryland DDA |
| State Resources | Maryland Transition Resource | http://www.mdtransition.org/ | |
| Transportation | Call-N-Ride | https://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/dot/call_n_ride/index.asp | |
| Transportation | Metro Access | http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/metroaccess_service/ | |
| Transportation | Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities and Adults 50+ | http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/Resources/Files/A%26D%20Docs/TransportationOptionsforSeniorsandPWD.pdf | |
| Travel Opportunities | Camp Atlantic Beach Camp | http://www.campatlantic.org/seniorprogram.htm# | |
| Travel Opportunities | Exceptional Vacations | http://www.exceptional-vacations.com/ | |
| Travel Opportunities | Frontier Travel Camp | http://www.frontiertravelcamp.com/ | |
| Travel Opportunities | Melwood Recreation Access Adventures | http://www.melwoodrecreation.org/travel | |
| Travel Opportunities | Recreation and Travel Camps with League for People with Disabilities | https://www.leagueforpeople.org/dates-and-rates | Recreation and Travel Camps |
| Volunteering | MCPAWS | http://www.mcpaw.org/jobs-volunteering/ | Volunteer Site for MCPAWS, Animal Adoption Center of Montgomery County |
| Volunteering | Project Reboot | http://reboot.cpcug.org/volunteer.html | Volunteer needs at Project Reboot vary from time to time. However, all of our volunteer needs fall into two broad categories - technical and professional. Depending on your interests and skills we can likely find a spot for you in our organization. |
| Yahoo E-groups | Howard County Special Education e-group | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hoco-specialed/ | |
| Yahoo E-groups | MC Asperger Parent Support Group | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MC-Asperger-Parent-Support-Group/ | |
| Yahoo E-groups | McNeeds - Grassroots group for individuals with disabilities | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCneeds/ | K - 12 Conversations and More |
| Yahoo E-groups | MCTrans E-group - Montgomery County Transitioning Adults | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCTrans/ | Grassroots e-group for families of adults with differences from transitioning youth to adult hood. |
| Yahoo E-groups | MD Self Direction | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MDSelfDirection/ | This yahoogroup listserv is meant to facilitate conversation among residents of Maryland who are interested in Self Direction for individual with Developmental Disabilities. This is currently called the New Directions Waiver in Maryland. |
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