Total Care Services, Inc.

Webinar: Adapted & Non-Adapted Vehicles (MD Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Program)
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Check out this informative webinar on AT funding for adapted and non-adapted vehicles. It’s a great resource for enhancing your mobility and independence. Don’t miss it! 🚗✨
Date & Time: May 15, 2024 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

What to expect:
From in-state to national funding resources, drivers training courses to understanding insurance, we’ll cover all the basics to help consumers make the most informed decisions when it comes to needing and buying an adapted vehicle, from start to finish.

Hosted by: Staff of the AT Financial Loan Program, Heather Ferguson and Sarah Calhoun

Register HERE.

In-Person: Four-Week Caregiver Wellness Series: Nurturing Hearts, Healing Souls (Montgomery County, MD)
2024-05-15 09:00 - 10:00
Take Advantage of the New Four-Week Caregiver Wellness Series:
Nurturing Hearts, Healing Souls
Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
Activity: R07028-343
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton
Activity: R07028-342
Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring
Activity: R07028-527
Session 1: How to juggle caregiving issues and survive.
Session 2: Managing stress and building resilience – laughter is the best medicine.
Session 3: Learning to grieve the losses and move on to the successes.
Session 4: Planning for the future.
The series is free. Participants will receive a gift each session.
Facilitator: Ruth Kershner, LCSW-C, Caregiving Support Program Manager
For more information, or any questions contact Rec.Seniors@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov or 240-777-4925. Please contact 240-777-6840 or Rec.Inclusion@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov to request accommodations.

Happy Mother's Day!
2024-05-12
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there!
Your love, strength, and endless support make the world a better place. Today, we celebrate you and all that you do. Wishing you a day filled with joy and cherished moments. 💐

Spring into Wellness: Adult Behavioral Health Expo (Prince George's County)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00
Looking to improve your mental and physical health? Check out the Adult Behavioral Health Expo – a FREE interactive community event aimed at offering behavioral health and wellness resources to adults at every stage of life.

Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 10:00am 2:00pm

Location:
Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Complex
7007 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Event Details
May is Mental Health Awareness and Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and in recognition of this, the Prince George’s County Local Behavioral Health Authority and Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation are proud to partner and host this vital expo. Their goal is to bring together the community and various general health, mental health, wellness, and substance use treatment professionals in the County. They believe in fostering an environment of support and education, where individuals can learn more about crisis intervention, suicide prevention, addiction, depression, physical fitness, and more.
At the Adult Behavioral Health Expo, attendees will have the opportunity to explore valuable resources, connect with organizations, attend fitness demonstrations, and receive FREE giveaways.
Related Documents
To learn more about the event, download the Spring into Wellness: Adult Behavioral Health Expo flyer.

Spring Into Wellness Adult Behavioral Health Expo.pdf

Special Education Family Resource Fair (Montgomery County Public Schools)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00
Special Education Family Resource Fair

Mark your calendar for the Special Education Family Resource Fair:
When: Saturday, May 11 from 10AM to 1PM
Where: Montgomery Blair High School
About the Event:

For the kids, there’s moonbounces, face painting, artists, live music, balloon artists, arts & crafts, and more.
For the Adults, there’s a variety of community organizations, MCPS special education offices, and government agencies will be available to provide information on services/resources. Workshops will be presented and food trucks will be available for food purchases.

Download the event flyer HERE

In-Person: Southern Maryland Tri-County Secondary Transition Expo 2024
2024-04-26 10:00 - 13:00
Attention students, parents, caregivers: Connect to Your Future! Come to the Southern Maryland Secondary Transition Expo 2024!
Sponsored by: The Southern Maryland Transition Team of Calvert County Public Schools, Charles County Public Schools, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, and the College of Southern Maryland.
When: Friday, April 26, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus
How this event can help you:
►Meet your local Community Rehabilitation Agencies
►Attend the CSM’s Personal Enrichment Presentation
►View exhibits
►Meet college representatives, employers, community agencies, and post-secondary providers
►Get critical information from organizations in Southern Maryland (serving Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s counties) that offer assistance to students with IEP services
Explore Personal Enrichment Classes with topics such as:

Animal Interests
Art, Music and Photography
Food and Drink
Home and Garden
Recreation, Wellness, Fitness
Technology and Finance
Travel, History, Culture

This important event should not be missed! Stop by our Total Care Services, Inc. table – we would love to say hi!
For more information contact one of the following:

In Calvert County—Adam Keesee, keeseea@calvertnet.k12.md.us OR 443-550-8384
In Charles County—Ivalynn Gist, igist@ccboe.com OR 301-302-8307
In St. Mary’s County—Alana Beatty, ajbeatty@smcps.org OR 301-475-5511

Download the event flyer Tri County Transition Expo Flyer.

In-Person: 2024 Spring Transitioning Youth Resource Fair (Prince George's County)
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00
What happens after high school? How can you start preparing today? Parents, teachers, youth with disabilities, and others in Prince George’s County can find lots of resources in one place!

Event Name: Transitioning Youth Spring Fair
Hosted By: Prince George’s County Public Schools and Prince George’s County Provider Council
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)
Place: Largo High School 505 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Click HERE to register.
Download the event flyer HERE in English/Spanish.

Join the Autism Society of Maryland for Yoga Together! (In Person)
2024-04-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Autism Society of Maryland for an In-Person Yoga Class. Perfect for or ages 6+ with an adult caregiver

FREE! Drop-in. Advance registration is not required.
In person classes will be held from 2:00pm – 3:00pm on:

April 20, 2024
May 11, 2024
June 8, 2024

Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation.
Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD 21045
No registration required. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time to sign in.
View the Autism Society of Maryland’s full calendar of events HERE.

In-Person Event: 2nd Annual Autism Parent Summit (Prince George's County Public Schools' Family Support Center)
2024-04-20 08:45 - 15:30 | John Carroll Administration Building, 1400 Nalley Terrace, Landover, MD, 20785, United States
Check out the 2nd Annual Autism Parent Summit | Collaborative Conversations: Let’s Talk About Transition.
Brought to you by Prince George’s County Public Schools Family Support Center and co-sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism ~ Parent’s Place of Maryland ~
Spectrum of Hope ~ SECAC-PG and The Office of Psychological Services.

When:
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where:
This event is in-person at:
John Carroll Administration Building
1400 Nalley Terrace
Landover, MD 20785

Cost:
FREE

Register Here:
https://pathfindersforautism.org/collaborative-conversations-summit-2024/ or to register by phone, contact us at 301-431-5675.
Featured Speaker: Zosia Zaks M.ED., C.R.C
Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., C.R.C., has more than 20 years of experience supporting hundreds of teenagers and adults on the autism spectrum and with related conditions to live and work in their communities. From 2013 to 2022, he served as Manager of Programs and Education at the Hussman Center for Autistic Adults at Towson University, where he also built an on-campus work readiness program; developed a support program for autistic students; and taught disability social justice courses designed to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and build a more inclusive society. Mr. Zaks brings unique perspectives to professional projects and training as a disability counselor, an autistic self-advocate, and a parent of two neurodivergent children.
Download the flyer here: FSC Autism Summit Flyer 2024_Combined Final
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Get Air Trampoline Party – AUSOM Anne Arundel
2024-04-20 08:00 - 10:00
Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) Anne Arundel
TRAMPOLINE JUMP PARTY
April 20, 2024 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Get Air Trampoline Park, Glen Burnie, MD
The Autism Society of Maryland, in partnership with the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Get Air Trampoline Park, is hosting a FREE trampoline party. Autistic individuals of all ages and abilities and their families are invited to join them for a jump party​​​​​​​. CLICK HERE to register. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Check out other events from the Autism Society of Maryland HERE.

AUSOM Anne Arundel
UNA FIESTA DE TRAMPOLÍN
Abril 20, 2024 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Get Air Trampoline Park, Glen Burnie, MD
La Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland, en asociación con la Fundación Doug Flutie, Jr. para el Autismo y Get Air Trampoline Park, organiza una fiesta de trampolín GRATUITA. Invitamos a personas autistas de todas las edades y capacidades y a sus familias a unirse a nosotros en una fiesta de salto. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para registrarse.

Blinded Veteran's Association VetTech Weekly Wednesday Webinars (Assistive Technology)
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:30
The Blinded Veteran’s Association’s VetTech Program hosts Weekly Wednesday Webinars and VetTech Talks every Wednesday respectively at 2:00pm Eastern. These webinars are open to everyone and bring together AT developers and advocates with end-users to learn and share information about integrating AT solutions into our lives.
For more information about the Blinded Veteran’s Association’s VetTech Program, click here. For access to a link to enter the monthly meetings, click here or see below.
Meeting ID: 856 2590 9913
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Click to join via computer or smart phone.
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THIS WEEKEND! Come see TCS at the World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo!
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00
Hello!
Exciting news! TCS will be participating as an Exhibitor at the upcoming World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo on Saturday, April 13th, and we want YOU to join us! This event is all about supporting people of all ages and veterans with various disabilities and health conditions. With over 70 organizations and businesses coming together to provide invaluable resources and support for persons served and families, it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and discover new possibilities.
Here are the details:

Event Name:
World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo
(Brought to you by Caring Communities)

Date:
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Time:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location:
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Cost:
3 ways to attend for FREE!

Register online HERE.
Print the ticket below.
Or show the free ticket on your phone.

Otherwise, admission is just $3 at the door.

Parking:
FREE

Last year, over 1,000 people from Maryland, DC, and Virginia attended, and this year promises to be even bigger and better! We don’t want you to miss out on this FREE event filled with informative workshops, interactive demonstrations, assistive technology showcases, and much more. We can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to print or show THIS FREE TICKET.

Navigating Transitions Free Webinar: Empowering Families of Young Adults with Special Needs
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00
We invite all families of young adults with special needs to check out this free webinar from our friends at Anchor Home:
Webinar: Navigating Transitions: Empowering Families of Young Adults with Special Needs

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Registration link:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8ea069e5-7131-4a43-9629-d99e153e4e00@77b140f2-22a2-4eff-9111-1aea2af445d9
How to Join:
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 297 742 583 182
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you encounter any technical difficulties or have questions during the webinar, our team will be available to assist you.

Office closed for Christmas - Happy Holidays!
2023-12-25
Our office is closed in observance of Christmas. We wish you and yours a happy holiday season!

Office closed in lieu of Columbus Day
2023-11-24
Our office will be closed on Friday, November 24th in lieu of Columbus Day.

Happy Thanksgiving!
2023-11-23
Our office is closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday with your loved ones!

Veterans' Day - Thank you to all who served!
2023-11-10
Our office is closed in observance of Veterans’ Day. As the legal public holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. To all veterans: thank you for your service, selflessness, and bravery.

Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual Workshop for Those Living with Chronic Pain
2023-11-06 13:00 - 15:30
Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual Workshop for Those Living with Chronic Pain
Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities provides at NO COST the Evidence-Based Living Healthy, Living Well Program. Living Healthy, Living Well is a suite of self-management workshop series originally developed at Stanford University for those with Chronic Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Pain.
Living Healthy, Living Well meets for 2 1/2 hours a week for six weeks. A Virtual CHRONIC PAIN self-management workshop series is currently scheduled for Monday afternoons 1:00 to 3:30pm beginning November 06, 2023.
Registration is required. For registration links or more information, visit the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ website at https://carrollcountymd.gov/livinghealthy, email livinghealthy@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-3818.

NEW - Self-Direction Monthly Meetings with Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) will begin hosting monthly statewide Self-Direction meetings beginning on October 26, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
The first meeting will include the following topics:
• Purpose of meetings
• Standing agenda items
• FMCS presentations on their onboarding processes and workflows
• Invoice and timesheet reminders
Who should come:
• People self-directing and their families
• People considering self-direction and their families
• Support Brokers
• Nurses
• SDS Contractors and Vendors
• CCS
To plan for future sessions, they will conduct a survey during the meeting about what topics would be most important to you during future SDS meetings. Please join them for this first meeting to share your questions and suggestions!
REGISTER HERE

IN-PERSON: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Presents Transition Night 2023!
2023-10-25 18:00 - 20:00
Calling All Students & Parents in Anne Arundel County:
Would you like to learn about supports and services available after high school?
Save the Date for Transition Night 2023!
Meet with AACPS, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and Coordinators of Community Services (like us!!)
When: Wednesday, October 25th from 6pm – 8pm
Where: Annapolis High School, 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD
Download the Flyer: Anne Arundel County TY Night Flyer.10.25.2023
We can’t wait to meet you!

IN-PERSON Transitioning Youth Resource Fair (Hosted by Prince George's County Public Schools Dept. of Special Education & PGC Provider Council)
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Attention Prince George’s County Students & Families:
What happens after high school? How can you start preparing today? Parents, teachers, youth with disabilities, and others can find lots of resources in one place! Come to the Transitioning Youth Resource Fair hosted by Prince George’s County Public Schools Department of Special Education and the Prince George’s County Provider Council:
When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6pm – 8pm
Where: Largo High School, 505 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
Register here.
Download the flyer: PG County TY Fair Flyer.10.24.2023

IN PERSON: 2023 Disability Tech Summit (Free Event)
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00
Don’t Miss the 2023 Disability Tech Summit!
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Hall D
Cost: FREE
Learn about Rendever, a virtual reality tool that’s helping people with disabilities overcome social isolation. From senior living communities to hospitals, the platform is being used to reduce depression and loneliness by fostering personal connections. Discover Thrive with ARTIE, an app that teaches life, social, and executive function skills to teens and adults with autism. Stop by DC Health’s booth to get your COVID and flu vaccinations and get your kids immunized too! There’s something for everyone.
Registration preferred:

Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual workshop series for those living with diabetes
2023-10-16 17:30 - 20:00
Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual workshop series for those living with diabetes
Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities provides at NO COST the Evidence-Based Living Healthy, Living Well Program. Living Healthy, Living Well is a suite of self-management workshop series originally developed at Stanford University for those with Chronic Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Pain. Living Healthy, Living Well meets for 2 1/2 hours a week for six weeks.
A Virtual DIABETES self-management workshop series is currently scheduled for Monday evenings 5:30 to 8:00pm beginning October 16, 2023.
Registration is required. For a registration link or for more information , visit Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ website at https://carrollcountymd.gov/livinghealthy, email livinghealthy@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-3818.

Let's Celebrate! It's the 20th Anniversary of Total Care Services, Inc.!
2023-09-29
On this day, we celebrate 20 years as a nonprofit organization serving people across Maryland and the District of Columbia. We are honored and blessed to be part of your lives. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Attention Prince George's County Residents: Senior Picnic & Fitness Day at Six Flags
2023-09-22 10:00 - 14:00
Senior Picnic & Fitness Day at Six Flags
Date: Friday, September 22
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00pm, shuttle service starting at 9:00am
Who can participate: Prince George’s County Residents who are 60 years and older. Registration is required to attend. Register here through Friday, September 8.
For the first time ever, the Department of Family Services (DFS), in partnership with the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, is hosting the annual Senior Fitness Day and Picnic at Six Flags America in Bowie. This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 22, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Prince George’s County residents who are 60 years and older are encouraged to participate in this event that will feature dancing, fitness, food, and local vendors.
Please note that shuttle service to the Pavilion Area at Six Flags begins at 9:00 AM. Registered attendees are encouraged to follow signs to catch the tram shuttles at the entrance gate of the park. For assistance with registration or more information, call DFS’ Aging and Disabilities Services Division at 301-265-8421.

Attention Carroll County Residents: Free Virtual Workshop for those living with Chronic Conditions
2023-09-20 17:30 - 20:00
Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual Workshop for Those Living with Chronic Conditions
Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities provides at NO COST the Evidence-Based Living Healthy, Living Well Program. Living Healthy, Living Well is a suite of self-management workshop series originally developed at Stanford University for those with Chronic Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Pain.
Living Healthy, Living Well meets for 2 1/2 hours a week for six weeks. A Virtual CHRONIC CONDITIONS self-management workshop series is currently scheduled for Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 8:00pm beginning September 20, 2023.
Registration is required. For registration links or more information, visit the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ website at https://carrollcountymd.gov/livinghealthy, email livinghealthy@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-3818.

In-Person Event: 2023 Seniors on the Go Aging & Disabilities Expo in Carroll County
2023-09-13 09:00 - 14:00
Don’t miss the 2023 Carroll County Seniors on the Go Expo!
When: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 from 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: The Carroll County Ag Center- Shipley Arena
Cost: FREE
Brought to you by the Carroll County Government’s Bureau of Aging and Disabilities, this FREE event is a great, fun way for older adults, people with disabilities, Veterans, and their caregivers to discover what is available in their communities. This year’s theme is Every Mind Matters: Empathy, Self-Care, Emotional Health and Exercise! Click here to learn more about the event or visit the Carroll County Seniors on the Go Expo Facebook page here.

Stop by and say hi at our TCS table – we’d love to meet you!
We hope to see you there!

Webinar: ABLE Accounts and Special Need Trusts
2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:30
FREE Webinar: Learn more about “ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts
Date: Tuesday, September 12th
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Did you know?
When planning for the future, both an ABLE account and a Special Needs Trust can both be used to allow for the accumulation of funds beyond the $2,000 asset limit without jeopardizing federal and means tested benefits.
People with disabilities and their families often find that they need multiple planning tools, such as a Special Needs Trust, as the standard annual contribution limit to the ABLE account is currently $17,000 per year. For contributions over $17,000, such as money received from settlements and inheritances, can be accommodated in a Special Needs Trust.
Register for this FREE webinar here to learn more about how ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts can be used as companion tools.

Happy Labor Day!
2023-09-04
Our office is closed in observance of Labor Day.

WEBINAR: “Tech Tuesdays” Lunch and Learn Series with MDH/DDA Technology First Task Force
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00
The Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Technology First Task Force is excited to invite you to their first-ever monthly DDA “Tech Tuesday’s” lunch and learn series leading up to the anniversary of Maryland being a Technology First State.

During this monthly series, they will dive into how Marylanders with developmental disabilities can utilize various technologies to LIVE, WORK and PLAY in the communities of their choice.
The “Tech Tuesdays” Lunch and Learn Series with MDH/DDA Technology First Task Force is coming to a close with this final topic:
August 15, 2023: One-year Celebration of Maryland as a Technology First State
REGISTER
Need more information?
For questions about registering for the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA’s Director of Professional Development, Dr. Yemonja Smalls at yemonja.smalls@maryland.gov.
For questions regarding the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA Director of Innovation, Stephanie Jones at stephanie.jones2@maryland.gov .
