Resource Directory - Helpful Websites

The Arc of Maryland
www.thearcmd.org
The largest statewide advocacy organization that assists people with developmental disabilities in Maryland.

Autism Pathfinder
www.pathfindersforautism.org
301-551-9500
Offers an online database to help families in Maryland find services.

Department of Disabilities (DOD)
www.mdod.maryland.gov
A state agency whose stated mission is to advance the rights and interests of people with disabilities.

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
www.dhmh.state.md.us/dda
State administration that provides leadership and access to quality supports and services.

Family Networks
www.family-networks.org
Provides wide-ranging resources for disability and supports information in Maryland.

Kennedy Krieger Institute
www.resourcenetworkatkki.org
Information on developmental disabilities and resources for families and professionals.

Maryland State Department of Education
www.marylandpublicschools.org

Maryland Technology Assistance Program
www.mdtap.org
Provides tools to help people with disabilities enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other citizens.

Maryland Transition Website
www.mdtransition.org
Provides information and resource links for transitioning youth and their families.

Medicaid Reference Desk
www.thedesk.info
Information about Medicaid for people with cognitive disabilities.

National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
Provides information on disabilities, federal education laws, and effective educational practices.

Prince George’s County Public Schools
www.pgcps.org

Resource Connections
www.rcpgc.org

Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
Provides information on Federal income and health insurance programs.

Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Provides information about special education law.