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Here are some links of interest and use to teens and adults with developmental differences and the families and professionals involved in their lives.
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- Able Project, information on mobility and assistive products
- ABLEDATA, information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.
- ADA Information Center for Mid-Atlantic Region--Technical Assistance, provides training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology.
- Administration on Developmental Disabilities,(U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD
- American Association on Health and Disability
- American Association on People with Disabilities
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Amos Associates, LLC (Respite Care and Family Support Services)
- Arc of Frederick County
- Arc of Maryland, Inc.
- Arc of Montgomery County
- Arc of Prince George's County
- Autism Resources
- Autism Society of America (main website)
- Benefits InfoSource at Independence Now, (Phone number: (301) 587-4137), information, assistance, and training about Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, work incentives, and public health insurance.
- Best Buddies- Maryland, (provides opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment)
- Beyond 21 (support for parents of disabled children over 21), phone number: (202) 622-3763
- CHI Centers, day services, vocational support, supported employment
- Child Center (CHI Centers, Inc.), 2-6 year-olds, DDA funded
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- CHIMES, day and residential, school age, group homes, DD funded
- Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC), (phone number: (301) 762-1650), vocational and employment-related services
- Community Support Services, (phone number: (301) 545-5002), employment services for 21 and over
- Epilepsy Foundation of America (support for parents of children with Epilepsy)
- Families for Early Autism Treatment
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Grafton Adult Services, employment and residential services
- Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, residential
- Jewish Social Services Agency, (information for siblings of disabled persons, caretakers of disabled children, caretakers of disabled adults). Also, JVS (Jewish Vocational Services).
- Kennedy Institute--Positive Alternative Program, vocational services, counseling, literacy.
- Maryland Department of Disabilities
- Maryland Department of Health and Hygiene
- Maryland Dept. of Education, Dept. of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), helps with job training and placement
- Maryland Disability Law Center
- Maryland State Developmental Disabilities Administration, funding for residential, vocational and support services
- Maryland State Government
- Maryland Technology Assistance Program (TAP), information on available product, devices, and services relating to assistive technology and housing modifications.
- MCASA (Montgomery County Autism Society of America), support for parents and young adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- McTrans-- Montgomery County Transitioning Young Adults
- Montgomery College Disability Support Services, special continuing education programs--GTP, Challenge
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- National Alliance for Autism Research
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- National Council on Disability
- National Family Caregivers Association
- National Organization on Disabilities
- Parents Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
- Respite Services of Montgomery County, respite for caregivers
- Ride On--Transit Services Division--Montgomery County
- Social Security Forms
- Target Community and Educational Services, residential and vocational
- Volunteer and Community Service Center
- Washington Metro Area Transit Authority