Assistive technology products and community programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every listing is researched and verified.
PA Department of Aging (federal Lifespan Respite grantee), administered through Area Agencies on Aging and disability partners
Coordinates respite voucher programs and maintains a respite provider registry. Connects family caregivers (including those caring for adult children with IDD) to screened providers and sometimes funds short-term emergency respite through vouchers.
Cost:Free or sliding scale (respite vouchers cover part or all of cost)
Coverage:Statewide PA (availability varies by county)
Maryland Department of Aging, coordinated through the Respite Care Maryland coalition
Provides respite vouchers for eligible family caregivers, training for respite providers, and coordination of the Respite Care Maryland coalition. Serves caregivers of all ages, including parents of children and adults with IDD/autism.
Cost:Subsidized (respite vouchers available for eligible families)
Respite care as a covered Medicaid waiver service for individuals enrolled in DDA Community Pathways or Family Supports waivers. Provides in-home or community-based temporary care to give family caregivers a break.
In-home and out-of-home respite care including camp weekends and center-based programs in the Lehigh Valley and Bucks County areas. Provides temporary relief for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities.
Cost:Varies (financial assistance may be available)
The Arc of Montgomery County MD – Respite Services
The Arc Montgomery County (MD)
Provides recreation-based respite programs including weekend outings, evening programs, and summer activities that give families a break while participants engage in social and recreational activities.
Cost:Fees vary (scholarships available; may be funded through DDA waiver)