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.
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.
Work Incentives
Work incentives are rules that make it possible for people with disabilities to receive income from work and still receive Social Security benefits, Medicare, or Medicaid.
Benefits Counseling
Benefits counseling provides information about how working may affect your financial and health benefits. In Maryland, these counselors are called Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) and they work for Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA).
How to Prepare For and What to Ask the Benefits Counselor
Your benefits counselor is there to help you navigate these complex topics and ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about work and your benefits.
Changes in Benefits when You Turn 18
If you or your family receive a monthly check from the government because you have a disability, there are several things you need to be aware of as you approach your 18th birthday.