We want to make it easy for you to find available resources. The links below are sources we know of. If you know of additional resources, please let us know!
If you would like a copy of all the resources available on the Lower Shore, feel free to download our Community Resource Guide
Disability Scoop
The premier source for developmental disability news
Http://www.disabilityscoop.com: ResourcesPODCASTS
Autism Mom MD is a podcast by a Maryland mother whose oldest son has Autism Spectrum Disorder. She uses her podcast to share resources and pave the way for empowerment, growth, and the inclusion of individuals with autism. Her podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
No, I Know Podcast – Episode 103 Fearlessly Different
Mickey Rowe, the first autistic actor to play the autistic lead character in the Tony Award- winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”, knows these statistics all too well. He also knows what it takes to overcome the odds and land a part. Mickey chronicles this journey to stardom in his memoir FEARLESSLY DIFFERENT: An Autistic Actor’s Journey to Broadway’s Biggest Stage, which released just ahead of Autism Awareness Month. Mickey recasts the definition of abled body and mind as he takes readers on a narrative journey that begins with his struggles as a legally blind, autistic child. Even as he was shunned by his mother, bullied by his brothers, and relegated backstage by teachers and classmates, Mickey learned to embrace his differences when others recoiled from them. Now hailed as a trailblazer and inspiration. All Music and Lyrics by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin. This episode brought to you by: Lower Shore Autism Community.
AUTISM-FRIENDLY SERVICES
Dove Pointe provides Autism Support Services.
United Needs and Abilities provides residential services, personal supports, mentoring services, and vocational support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Bay Area Center for Independent Living
Bay Area Center for Independent Living promotes access to community resources and support for people with disabilities and their families.
Easterseals provides autism services.
Niki Runge is a Board Certified Music Therapist located in Salisbury, MD who provides music therapy to individuals with disabilities.
Innovative Piano provides piano lessons utilizing ABA in home, in studio, or at school.
4Steps Therapeutic Riding Program
4Steps Therapeutic Riding Program provides riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities.
Ocean Front Counseling provides a variety of services such as ABA, Respite, Individual Support Services, Behavior Support Services, and more.
Virtual Field Trips (Pathfinders for Autism)
Pathfinder’s for Autism provides a list of virtual field trips available for free.
Spirit Club provides accessible live and on-demand virtual fitness classes with a ‘pay what you can’ payment model.
EARLY INTERVENTION
Early Head Start/Head Start, Shore Up!
Federally-funded community based programs for children aged 0-5. Serves Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, and Dorchester counties.
Infants and Toddlers – Wicomico
Provides early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families
Infants and Toddlers – Worcester
Provides early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families
Infants and Toddlers – Dorchester
Provides early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families
Infants and Toddlers – Somerset
Provides early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families
SUPPORT
Autistic Children’s Support Group Worcester County
Non-profit organization dedicated to providing parent-to-parent support for families living with Autism and related developmental disabilities.
CHILD CARE
Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center
Works with parents, childcare providers, early educators, businesses and community organizations to help promote the availability of quality childcare services in Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties.
Provides financial assistance with childcare costs to eligible working families.
Maryland Family Network’s LOCATE: Child Care for Special Needs
A free service funded by the Maryland State Department of Education to help qualified families find and procure child care.
Helps families find high quality childcare in the state of Maryland.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Low Intensity Support Services
Provides up to $2000 to assist eligible children and adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities with purchasing eligible services and/or items to address their needs. There are two application rounds per year and families are chosen by random selection.
