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Listed below is the contact
information for resources in the state of Maryland that are commonly used for
transition planning.
1. Department of Rehabilitation
Services (DORS):
The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides short term funding to
programs for individuals with disabilities found eligible to
meet employment
and independence goals. Provision of services is based on funding availability.
Call 301-949-3750
2. Developmental
Disabilities Administration (DDA): The Developmental Disabilities
Administration provides long term funding for individuals eligible for
adult day, residential, or support
services for individuals
with developmental disabilities to work and live as independently as
possible in
the community. Eligibility is based on priority, availability of needed
services and funding, and acceptance by the agency of the client’s application.
Call 301-362-5100
3. Mental Hygiene Administration (MHA): The
Mental Hygiene Administration provides services through the Public Mental Health
System. Individuals and families must meet
eligibility
criteria.
Call 1-800-888-1965
4. Social
Security: - The Social Security website provides comprehensive
information on federally funded disability benefits programs. Call
1-800-772-1213
5. Maryland Interagency
Transition Council: The Council
provides a collection of resources for transitioning youth with disabilities,
parents, and
professionals
6. Maryland
State Department of Education (MSDE): The Maryland
State Department of Education website provides information and resources
for parents, students, and educators.
7. Maryland Parents’ Place:
The Parents' Place of Maryland is a non-profit family-centered organization
that provides information about workshops and services, publications, and
resources to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities.
8. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCEST): coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth to achieve sucessful futures.
9. National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC): is a national technical assistance and dissemination center funded through December 31, 2010.
10. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD/Youth): is a source for information about employment and youth with disabilities.
11.
Think College: College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities. This web site is designed to provide resources and tools for students, families and professionals about college option for people with intellectual disabilities.
12. The Maryland Transition Website. Families and youth with disabilities will find information and resources for transition planning, postsecondary education, employment services and much more.
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