YNARS Community Events & Resources

Get involved in your community & enjoy yourself.

Community Events in the DMV:

Maryland Community Events:

https://www.informyourcommunity.org/events

Virginia Community Events:

Click-on Events & select the type of event you would like to

attend: https://www.virginia.org/events/

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/united-states--virginia/events/

Washington Community Events:

https://eventsdc.com/events

https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/dc--washington/community--events/

USA Community Events:

https://www.informyourcommunity.org/events

Community Events = Inclusion

Community Events = Quality Family Time

Community events bring people from all walks of life together, strengthening the bonds between them. Those bonds act to improve mental well-being, while helping to alleviate personal struggles. Events are the strongest form of experiential marketing. Branded events evoke positive emotions in people long after they are over.

Resources for Home Ownership

NACA

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (“NACA”) is a non-profit, community advocacy and home ownership organization. NACA’s primary goal is to build strong, healthy neighborhoods in urban and rural areas nationwide through affordable home ownership.

NACA has made the dream of home ownership a reality for thousands of working people by counseling them honestly and effectively, enabling even those with poor credit to purchase a home or modify their predatory loan with far better terms than those provided even in the prime market.

UPCOMING A MUST ATTEND EVENT

ACHIEVE THE DREAM EVENT:

NEW LOCATION & NEW DATE FOR THE DMV AREA: TBA

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click Here

Resources in the D M V

Family resources are the means that can be used. Resources help the family to cope with difficult situations. YNARS and other Resources in the DMV can help families connect to the programs and services they need. For your convenience, we have attached resources in the D M V for you to explore to help you locate the resources you need. For additional resource information complete the YNARS RPSR Form.

What is an RPSR Form?

It is a form that determines Resources, Products, Services, and Referrals that may be needed in your household.

RPSR Form: https://forms.gle/UU5xaJuRTqRfuftC6

Community Resources to know about in the D M V

State of Maryland Resources

Children and Parenting Resources:

https://www.maryland.gov/pages/residents.aspx?view=Children%20and%20Parenting

Supporting Children And Families:

Did you know 211 supports parents and families with essential needs including but not limited to housing, employment, health insurance, energy assistance, food, and more?

To receive services from 211. Dial 2-1-1 to speak to an Information and Referral Specialist. Taking care of everyday needs is the first step in building a strong foundation for your family. To learn more click on their link here:

https://211md.org/resources/children-families/

Family Services in Maryland:

https://buildingfamiliesforchildren.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzqSWBhDPARIsAK38LY-dYxFCWdILqsFxyHTbn9QT13cJRVDdTPbtLfyA68-8kXBk9O6b3RgaAmAKEALw_wcB

Managed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)

When it comes to family engagement, it’s never too early to ENGAGE, CONNECT, AND LEARN.

Managed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), the Maryland Families Engage website was designed to help build a community of support for those who care for and work with children.

https://marylandfamiliesengage.org/

Family Support Services:

https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/FSDR/FamilySupport.aspx

Maryland Family Network:

https://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/for-parents/find-your-maryland-family-support-centers

The Disability Rights Maryland is also referred to as the DRM.

The Disability Rights Maryland (DRM), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The DRM is Maryland’s designated Protection & Advocacy agency (formerly known as “Maryland Disability Law Center”). DRM is federally mandated to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.

Did you know DRM provides free legal services to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, psychiatric, physical, sensory, learning, traumatic brain injury), who live in facilities, in the community, or who are homeless?

DRM endeavors to maximize its resources and empower people with disabilities to the greatest extent possible by providing information, training, and resources that will help people advocate for themselves, or for others who have a disability.

DRM attempts to assist all individuals who contact us, even if the inquiry falls outside our service areas, by providing information and referrals to connect them to useful resources. To learn more click here:

https://disabilityrightsmd.org/about/

The League: Advocates for people with any disability so they can achieve equality, gain choice and control over their lives, and receive the independence and inclusion they deserve. To learn more about The League click here: https://theleague-nei.com/about/#values

KEEN is a program serving in the DMV area.

Founded in 1992, KEEN is based on a simple idea: pair a trained volunteer coach with a young person with disabilities and let them discover what they can accomplish together. Over the last 28 years, KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore has grown from one program in Montgomery County, MD to 37 programs in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

Today, current programs include sports, swimming, basketball, soccer, music, tae kwon do, tennis, dance, bowling, fitness, yoga, and KEEN club.

Did you know KEEN of Greater DC-Baltimore provides more than 1,300 program hours each month to over 500 children, teens, and young adults with significant developmental and physical disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome?

Parents who have their children in KEEN programs will gladly agree time spent with KEEN is an opportunity for children to improve their developmental and social skills through physical activity.

To learn about KEEN click here: https://www.keengreaterdc.org/about

Resources for Virginia

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is a state-supervised and locally administered social services system for families and individuals living in the state of Virginia. It provides oversight and guidance to 120 local offices across the state of Virginia, VDSS delivers a wide variety of services and benefits to over 1.6 million Virginians each year. Did you know that VDSS programs are designed to help Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens?

It helps to find permanent solutions to life’s many challenges. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is responsible for administering a variety of programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Adoption, Child Care Assistance, Refugee Resettlement Services, and Child and Adult Protective Services. To learn more about The Virginia Department of Social Services click on their link:

https://www.virginia.gov/agencies/department-of-social-services/

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is also referred to as the VBPD. The VBPD serves as Virginia's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council.

The DD Councils are in every state and territory of the United States. They work for the benefit of individuals with DD and their families to identify needs and help develop policies, programs, and services.

That will meet the needs of individuals in a manner that respects dignity and independence.

https://www.vaboard.org/links.htm

Resources for Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. DISABILITY RESOURCES, AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS

Developmental Disabilities Services · MRDD Medicaid Waiver · DC Developmental DisabilitiesCouncil (DDC) · Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) · The Arc & more:

https://www.olmsteadrights.org/self-helptools/advocacy-resources/item.6535-Washington_DC_Disability_Resources_and_Advocacy_Organizations

There are several community-based organizations and programs throughout Washington DC including community health centers with locations throughout the city, advocacy groups, counseling services, and other resources.

To learn more about specific programs and services, please click on the link: https://dhcf.dc.gov/page/dc-community-resources

Did you know PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential?

PACER states they operate on the principles of parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and working in collaboration with others. To learn more about PACER go to their link: https://www.pacer.org/about/

Resources in Washington D.C. to help individuals with disabilities:

BDI empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion within their communities. BDI offers community-based services to support parents & caregivers of disabled people. Click on the link to learn more:

https://bobbydodd.org/story/

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Resources for Tourette's Syndrome

Challenging Resources to find for diagnosis. For the month of July and August we will feature resources for Tourette's syndrome.

What organizations help with Tourette's?

Tourette Association of America

(formerly known as the Tourette Syndrome Association)

Tourette Association of America is the only national organization serving the community, and works to raise awareness, advance research, and provide ongoing support to patients and families impacted by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.

To learn more go to their website:https://tourette.org/