General Resources

How Adults with I/DD Can Find Housing That Fits Their Needs

How Adults with I/DD Can Find Housing That Fits Their Needs

Finding the right place to live is one of the most important decisions in any adult's life.  For adults ...
Managing Finances Independently: Practical Money Tips for Adults with I/DD

Managing Finances Independently: Practical Money Tips for Adults with I/DD

Managing money can feel overwhelming for anyone. But for adults with autism or an intellectual or developmental ...
Social Confidence for Adults with Autism: Activities That Work

Social Confidence for Adults with Autism: Activities That Work

Social confidence is not about being outgoing or talkative. It is about feeling comfortable being yourself around ...
How Life Skills Programs Boost Confidence in Adults with I/DD

How Life Skills Programs Boost Confidence in Adults with I/DD

Confidence does not appear overnight. It is built slowly, through experience, repetition, and the feeling of “I ...
Making Friends as an Adult with I/DD

Making Friends as an Adult with I/DD

Making friends as an adult can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes lonely.  If you are an adult ...
From Structure to Self-Direction: Helping Adults With IDD Build Confidence

From Structure to Self-Direction: Helping Adults With IDD Build Confidence

Confidence doesn’t appear overnight. For adults with IDD, confidence is often built slowly, through repetition, ...
Self-direction for I/DD and autism support in Maryland: a complete guide

Self-direction for I/DD and autism support in Maryland: a complete guide

Learn how self-direction work in Maryland. Compare benefits vs challenges and get step-by-step guidance to get started with self-directing DDA services.
The cost crisis in autism supports — and how to fix it

The cost crisis in autism supports — and how to fix it

Traditional support models are failing to keep up with costs. Learn how smart tech, employment, and skill-building can offer a more sustainable path in autism supports.
HCBS Final Rule: separating housing from supports

HCBS Final Rule: separating housing from supports

The HCBS Final Rule separates housing from supports: it allows individuals with disabilities to receive the services they need and choose, no matter where they live.
Provider-managed or self-directed? Your guide to Maryland DDA services

Provider-managed or self-directed? Your guide to Maryland DDA services

Choosing between self-directed and provider-managed DDA services in Maryland? Compare control, costs, flexibility, and administrative responsibilities.
The Elevate Foundation: making supports accessible for everyone

The Elevate Foundation: making supports accessible for everyone

The Elevate Foundation was created to help more people in central Maryland access technology-forward services and transition to independence. 
Elevate Spectrum Community Guidelines

Elevate Spectrum Community Guidelines

These community guidelines outline how we work together to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our programs and have fun at our events.
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