DC/MD/VA Disability Resources and Advocacy

 DC/MD/VA Disability Resources and Advocacy

Maryland:- 

HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES

https://www.maryland.gov/pages/residents.aspx?view=Health%20and%20Wellness

Washington DC:

WASHINGTON, D.C. DISABILITY RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS

https://www.olmsteadrights.org/self-helptools/advocacy-resources/item.6535-Washington_DC_Disability_Resources_and_Advocacy_Organizations

 Virginia:- 

Complete Guide to Services and Resources for People with Disabilities

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/disabilities/complete-guide-to-services-and-resources

Developmental Disabilities

Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder:- Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child’s developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis. CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program provides free resources to help families monitor developmental milestones and recognize signs of developmental concerns, including ASD. Monitoring, screening, evaluating, and diagnosing children with ASD as early as possible is important to make sure children receive the services and supports they need to reach their full potential If you are living in Maryland, USA, the file called “CDC Referrals” contains list of doctors able to evaluate ASD. For all other states, please check CDC website. Source:- CDC website:- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html SSI D.C.

 CDC Early Intervention contact info by state:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/parents/state-text.html

 • American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart/

 • Learning two Languages (ASHA):

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart/

• Understood.org

https://www.understood.org/search-results/v1/search?query=speech+therapy

 • Early intervention:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=aQ_TUd5TEEM%3Ffeature%3Doembed

 • Parenting videos CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/videos/index.html

• ASHA Activities to encourage Speech and Language development:

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/activities-to-encourage-speech-and-language-development/

 • Examples of speech session

https://youtube.com/watch?v=rwwGSXChU74%3Ffeature%3Doembed

https://youtube.com/watch?v=htfF1IWfXuo%3Ffeature%3Doembed

https://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/MFN_ChoosingCC_Special.pdf                           A parents Guide to Choosing a Child Care

https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/system/files/filedepot/3/applicationredeterminationchildcare-english.pdf

https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program  Child Care Scholarship

 Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder:-

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child’s developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis.

CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program provides free resources to help families monitor developmental milestones and recognize signs of developmental concerns, including ASD. Monitoring, screening, evaluating, and diagnosing children with ASD as early as possible is important to make sure children receive the services and supports they need to reach their full potential

If you are living in Maryland, USA, the file called “CDC Referrals” contains list of doctors able to evaluate ASD. For all other states, please check CDC website.

Source:- CDC website:- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html

SSI D.C.

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There are 3 ways you can start a SSI application:

1. Online: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/apply-child.html

2. Phone: 1-800-772-1213

3. In person at any one of 3 locations:

• 2041 MLK Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020;

• 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037;

• 1905-b 9th Street NE, Washington, DC 20018

https://tacanow.org/family-resources/job-skills/embed/#?secret=VdngfmB5U3#?secret=BzJfiI0CWs

 Information on SSI and  Medical Assistant (Maryland Only)