One way to spend your money wisely is to be a smart shopper. That means shopping around to compare prices to make sure you are getting a good deal. You can also find out if or when an item you want goes on sale for less money.
Understanding Your Health
Good health means taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As you grow into being an adult, you can transition into being more involved in planning for your health and health care.
Your Mental Health
Mental health providers help people manage symptoms such as sadness, mood swings, anxiety and irritability. Sometimes people may see a counselor, therapist or other mental health provider to learn how to manage stress. Doctors may also prescribe medications.
DORS – Vocational Rehabilitation
The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) helps people with disabilities in Maryland prepare for, find, and keep jobs through career counseling, training, assistive technology, and employment support.
Networking: Building Connections to Your Future
Discover how teens with disabilities can build valuable networks through community activities, events, and relationships to open doors to future jobs and career opportunities.
Self-Advocacy
Learn what self-advocacy is, why it matters, and how teens and adults with disabilities in Maryland can build confidence, know their rights, and connect with local self-advocacy groups.
Making New Connections
Discover empowering, practical ways for teens with disabilities to build friendships, engage in their community, and boost confidence through volunteering, self-advocacy, creative activities, physical wellness, and mentorship.
Disability Disclosure
Deciding whether to disclose your disability is your choice. You’re in charge of what you share, when you share it, and who you share it with. This guide will help you think through your options, learn about your rights, and prepare for those conversations.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
The Job Accommodation Network is a free consulting service that offers one-on-one guidance on workplace accommodations. Get assistance online or over the phone.
Maryland CASH Program
Maryland CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) is an organization that offers free classes such as making goals, building credit, using credit cards, getting car loans, protecting your money from scams, and planning to live on your own.
Independence Now
Independence Now is a nonprofit organization designed, governed and staffed by people with disabilities. It is a resource and advocacy center that promotes independent living and equal access for people of all ages with all types of disabilities.
Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)
The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) is charged with coordinating and improving the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities in the state of Maryland.