Resources & Tools

Type Of ResourceGeographic Area ServingTopicsWebsite/Documenthf:tax:topic
CommunityMarylandOlder Adults

AARP Maryland

older-adults
CommunityDCOlder Adults

AARP Washington DC

older-adults
CommunityAllEmployment

AbilityLinks

employment
CommunityAllIndependent Living

Administration for Community Living (ACL)

independent-living
StateMarylandAdvocacy & Legal Rights

Advance Directives – MD Office of the Attorney General

advocacy-legal-rights
FederalAllHousing

AffordableHousing.com

housing
StateMarylandMental Health

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc.

mental-health
StateMarylandGeneral Resources

Assistive Technology Navigator – Maryland Inclusive Housing (MIH) (mih-inc.org)

general-resources
NationwideAllAutism

Autism FYI – Homepage

autism
NationwideAllAutism

Autism Resource Center (aacap.org)

autism
StateMarylandAutism

Autism Society of Maryland

autism
NationwideAllAutism

Autism Society: Creating Connections for the Autism Community to Live Fully

autism
CommunityAllDevelopmental Disabilities

Autism Speaks

developmental-disabilities
StateMarylandDevelopmental Disabilities

Autism Waiver Fact Sheet (Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Maryland Department of Health (MDH)

developmental-disabilities
FederalAllBenefits & Financial Planning

Benefit Finder at Benefits.gov

benefits-financial-planning
CommunityMarylandFood

Bethesda Cares

food
StateMarylandHealthcare

Bethesda HELP

healthcare
CommunityMarylandFood

Bethesda HELP

food
CommunityAllVeterans

Blinded Veterans Association

veterans
NationwideAllAutism

Boomers Inc. – Resource for Autism Elopement

autism
NationwideAllGeneral Resources

Brain Injury Association of America (Find your state)

general-resources
CommunityDCGeneral Resources

Bread for the City (DC)

general-resources
CommunityMarylandDCFood

Capital Area Food Bank

food
CommunityMarylandGeneral Resources

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

general-resources
CommunityDCGeneral Resources

Catholic Charities of DC 

general-resources
FederalAllCOVID-19

CDC COVID-19 & Boosters

covid-19
FederalAllPublic Health

Centers for Disease Control

public-health
FederalAllPublic Health

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

public-health
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Central Maryland Regional Office (CMRO) Provider Listing – Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
CommunityAllGeneral Resources

Cerebral Palsy Foundation

general-resources
NationwideAllGeneral Resources

Charting the LifeCourse Framework – LifeCourse Nexus (lifecoursetools.com)

general-resources
CountyMarylandTransitioning Youth

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

transitioning-youth
StateMarylandSupports Planning

Community First Choice (CFC) Fact Sheet

supports-planning
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Community Pathways Waiver – Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
StateMarylandSupports Planning

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS) Fact Sheet

supports-planning
CommunityDevelopmental Disabilities

Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC)

developmental-disabilities
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Community Supports Waiver – Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
DistrictDCDC Programs

DC DDS Definitions Appendix for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

dc-programs
DistrictDCDC Programs

DC Department of Aging and Community Living Resource Center

dc-programs
DistrictDCMental Health

DC Department of Behavioral Health Access HelpLine: 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357

mental-health
DistrictDCHousing

DC Department on Disability Services (DDS) Housing Resource Guide

housing
DistrictDCHousing

DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program

housing
FederalAllPublic Health

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS.gov)

public-health
NationwideAllGeneral Resources

Disability Etiquette Guide – Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities from United Spinal Association

general-resources
CommunityMarylandAdvocacy & Legal Rights

Disability Rights Maryland

advocacy-legal-rights
CommunityAllEmployment

Disabled Person

employment
StateDCBenefits & Financial Planning

DC Benefits Portal – apply for TANF, SNAP, Medical Benefits & More

benefits-financial-planning
DistrictDCDC Programs

District of Columbia Department of Human Services

dc-programs
DistrictDCDC Programs

District of Columbia Department on Disability Services (DDS)

dc-programs
DistrictDCDC Programs

District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

dc-programs
DistrictDCDC Programs

District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

dc-programs
FederalAllUtilities

Emergency Broadband Benefit

utilities
NationwideAllGeneral Resources

Family Caregiver Alliance

general-resources
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Family Supports Waiver – Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
StateMarylandDCBenefits & Financial Planning

Financial Empowerment Center at Prince George’s Community College

benefits-financial-planning
CommunityDCFood

Food and Friends (DC)

food
NationwideAllBenefits & Financial Planning

FreeWill.com – create or update a legally binding will.

benefits-financial-planning
StateMarylandUtilities

Fuel Fund of Maryland – energy assistance

utilities
CommunityMarylandFood

Gaithersburg HELP

food
CommunityMarylandFood

Germantown HELP

food
CountyMarylandTransitioning Youth

Harford County Expo for Transitioning Youth

transitioning-youth
CommunityMarylandHealthcare

Healthcare for the Homeless – Baltimore and Maryland

healthcare
TCSDCHIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (DC Programs)

hipaa-notice-of-privacy-practices
TCSMarylandHIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (Maryland)

hipaa-notice-of-privacy-practices
StateMarylandSupports Planning

Home and Community-Based Options Waiver (HCBOW) Fact Sheet

supports-planning
FederalAllHousing

Housing and Services Resource Center

housing
FederalAllHousing

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

housing
StateMarylandHousing

HUD Public Housing Agency Websites for Maryland

housing
StateMarylandSupports Planning

Increased Community Services (ICS) Fact Sheet

supports-planning
CommunityAllIndependent Living

Independent Living Research Utilitization (ILRU)

independent-living
CommunityAllEmployment

Job Accommodation Network

employment
CommunityAllEmployment

Job Corps

employment
CommunityMarylandGeneral Resources

Kennedy Krieger Institute

general-resources
CommunityDCAdvocacy & Legal Rights

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia

advocacy-legal-rights
StateMarylandBenefits & Financial Planning

Long Term Care Planning Toolkit – Maryland Health Care Commission

benefits-financial-planning
StateMarylandSupports Planning

LTSS Bluebook: Guide to Maryland Medicaid Home and Community-Based Long Term Care Services

supports-planning
NationwideAllAutism

Madison House Autism Foundation: Advocating for Adults with Autism

autism
CommunityMarylandFood

Manna Food (Montgomery County, MD)

food
CommunityMarylandDCGeneral Resources

Martha’s Table

general-resources
StateMarylandBenefits & Financial Planning

Maryland ABLE

benefits-financial-planning
StateMarylandGeneral Resources

Maryland Access Point/2-1-1Maryland

general-resources
CommunityMarylandDevelopmental Disabilities

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities

developmental-disabilities
StateMarylandEducation

Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)

education
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Maryland Community of Practice for Supporting Families – Monthly Webinar Series

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
StateMarylandMaryland Programs

Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)

maryland-programs
StateMarylandMaryland Programs

Maryland Department of Health (MDH)

maryland-programs
StateMarylandCOVID-19

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) CovidLINK

covid-19
StateMarylandMaryland Programs

Maryland Department of Human Services

maryland-programs
StateMarylandMaryland Programs

Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation

maryland-programs
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
StateMarylandDevelopmental Disabilities

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council

developmental-disabilities
StateMarylandCOVID-19

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council – Plain Language COVID-19 Fact Sheets

covid-19
StateMarylandTransitioning Youth

Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 

transitioning-youth
StateMarylandTransitioning Youth

Maryland DORS/Workforce & Technology Center (WTC)

transitioning-youth
StateMarylandHousing

Maryland Emergency Rental Assistance Program

housing
StateMarylandUtilities

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

utilities
CommunityMarylandFood

Maryland Food Bank

food
StateMarylandMaryland Programs

Maryland Health Connection

maryland-programs
StateMarylandHousing

Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund

housing
StateMarylandEducation

Maryland Learning Links

education
CommunityMarylandAdvocacy & Legal Rights

Maryland Legal Aid

advocacy-legal-rights
StateMarylandMaryland Programs

Maryland MDOD/Maryland Technology Assistance Program

maryland-programs
StateMarylandTransitioning Youth

Maryland MDOD/Transitioning Youth Website

transitioning-youth
StateMarylandSupports Planning

Maryland Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS)

supports-planning
StateMarylandEducation

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) – Early Intervention and Special Education Services

education
StateMarylandTransportation

Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) MobilityLink

transportation
StateMarylandBenefits & Financial Planning

MarylandABLE Brochure

benefits-financial-planning
StateMarylandHousing

MDHousingSearch.org

housing
CommunityAllFood

Meals on Wheels America

food
StateMarylandTransportation

MetroAccess Application

transportation
CommunityAllGeneral Resources

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center – Information, Guidance, and Training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

general-resources
CommunityAllFood

Moms Meals

food
StateMarylandSupports Planning

Money Follows the Person (MFP)

supports-planning
StateMontgomery County, MDTransportation

Montgomery County Department of Transportation

transportation
CountyMarylandTransitioning Youth

Montgomery County Public Schools – Transition Services

transitioning-youth
StateMarylandTransportation

MTA MobilityLink Application

transportation
StateMarylandBenefits & Financial Planning

my MDTHINK – Gateway to Public Health & Human Services

benefits-financial-planning
NationwideAllAdvocacy & Legal Rights

MyDirectives.com – create or Upload a Digital Advance Care Plan 

advocacy-legal-rights
StateMarylandMaryland Programs

MyLTSS Portal

maryland-programs
CommunityAllMental Health

NAMI

mental-health
NationwideAllEducation

National Center on Accessible Educational Materials

education
NationwideAllHousing

National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)

housing
StateMaryland

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland | The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. (nfbmd.org)

CommunityAllVeterans

National Resource Directory

veterans
CommunityMaryland (Montgomery County)Food

Nourish Now

food
CommunityMarylandAdvocacy & Legal Rights

People on the Go Maryland

advocacy-legal-rights
StateMarylandMental Health

PressOne.211MD.org – Mental Health & Substance Use Resource

mental-health
CountyMarylandTransitioning Youth

Prince George’s County Transitioning Youth Information Site

transitioning-youth
DistrictDCBenefits & Financial Planning

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, Inc. (Quality Trust)

benefits-financial-planning
CommunityDCGeneral Resources

Rainbow (DC)

general-resources
DistrictDCHousing

Rapid Rehousing – District of Columbia

housing
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Regional Offices – Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) 

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
NationwideAllVeterans

Resources for Veterans – mentalhealth.va.gov

veterans
CommunityAllGeneral Resources

Salvation Army

general-resources
CommunityDCGeneral Resources

Sasha Bruce Youthworks

general-resources
StateMarylandAdvocacy & Legal Rights

Self-Directed Services, Guidance, Forms and Webinars – Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

advocacy-legal-rights
CommunityDCFood

Share Food Network – Catholic Charities of DC

food
StateMarylandDCBenefits & Financial Planning

Shared Horizons

benefits-financial-planning
CommunityMarylandDCGeneral Resources

Shepherd’s Table

general-resources
CommunityDCFood

So Others Might Eat (SOME)

food
FederalAllEmployment

Social Security – Ticket to Work Program

employment
FederalAllBenefits & Financial Planning

Social Security Administration/Disability Benefits

benefits-financial-planning
FederalAllBenefits & Financial Planning

Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities

benefits-financial-planning
StateMarylandCoordination of Community Services (CCS)

Southern Maryland Regional Office (SMRO) Provider Listing – Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

coordination-of-community-services-ccs
StateMarylandGeneral Resources

Start Your Recovery – Substance Abuse Resources & Support in Maryland

general-resources
DistrictDCGeneral Resources

Start Your Recovery: Substance Abuse Recovery & Supports in Washington, DC

general-resources
FederalAllFood

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

food
TCSMarylandTransitioning Youth

TCS A Guide to Choosing Your Provider

transitioning-youth
TCSMarylandSupports Planning

TCS Supports Planning Brochure

supports-planning
TCSMarylandTransitioning Youth

TCS Transitioning Youth Brochure

transitioning-youth
CommunityMarylandDevelopmental Disabilities

The Arc Maryland

developmental-disabilities
NationwideAllGeneral Resources

The Association for Successful Parenting – A Chance to Parent

general-resources
StateMarylandAutism

The Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake (ASBC) (baltimoreautismsociety.org

autism
CommunityMarylandGeneral Resources

The Parents’ Place of Maryland

general-resources
CommunityAllTransitioning Youth

ThinkCollege

transitioning-youth
NationwideAllTransportation

Transportation Resource Guide for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities

transportation
CommunityAllGeneral Resources

Understood.org

general-resources
CommunityAllGeneral Resources

United Cerebral Palsy

general-resources
CommunityHealthcare

Unity Healthcare

healthcare
FederalAllHousing

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

housing
FederalAllCOVID-19

Vaccines.gov – Find COVID-19 Vaccines near you

covid-19
DistrictDCMontgomery County, MDPrince George's County, MDTransportation

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) MetroAccess

transportation
CommunityAllTransitioning Youth

Year Up

transitioning-youth