MD ABLE accounts are a new way to help individuals with disabilities save money and pay for qualified disability-related expenses without jeopardizing federal means-tested benefits such as SSI or Medicaid.
PACER
PACER has a wealth of information that is useful for families and educators. PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment is ready with the information families want, presented in a way families can use.
Think College!
Think College! Is the go to website for educators, student with intellectual disabilities and their families for information about finding a college, identifying programs in your state and paying for college. The site offers synopses of research findings related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
O*NET
O*NET OnLine is an online tool for career exploration and job analysis! It has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)
NCWD/Youth is website full of information about employment and youth with disabilities. Their partners are experts in disability, education, employment, and workforce development.
Applying for Jobs
Applying for your first job is a huge step for many teenagers. Not only are first jobs a great way to earn money, but they’ll give you plenty of experience and work skills along the way.
Forms of Identification
Are you looking for your first job? Before you start, you will need several documents that prove your identify. Employers will ask for your Social Security number (SSN) and an official identification card before hiring you. If you don’t have a Social Security number, you will also need a certified copy of your birth certificate.