Community Support Services, Inc.

Community Support Services, Inc. Community Support Services, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization under Maryland law and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Established in 1994, CSS is committed to providing quality, community-based service to children and adults with

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re always looking for meaningful ways to build connection, community, and inclu...
04/02/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re always looking for meaningful ways to build connection, community, and inclusion.

Programs like Meaningful Day: Campfire Chats offer just that. A chance for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to come together, spend time outdoors, and connect through conversation, creativity, and shared experiences.

One upcoming session will focus on identifying flowers and trees, giving participants the opportunity to explore nature, learn something new, and enjoy time together in a relaxed, supportive environment.

It’s a reminder that inclusion doesn’t always have to be a large event. Sometimes, it looks like gathering around a fire, sharing stories, and finding connection in simple moments.

At CSS, we’re glad to help share opportunities like this with our community.

🌿 Meaningful Day: Campfire Chats
🗓️ Wednesday, April 29
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1638 Maydale Dr. Colesville, MD, 20905

Register below: https://mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=498117450
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Abril es el Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo, y siempre estamos buscando maneras significativas de fomentar la conexión, la comunidad y la inclusión.

Programas como Meaningful Day: Campfire Chats ofrecen justamente eso. Una oportunidad para que adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo se reúnan, pasen tiempo al aire libre y conecten a través de la conversación, la creatividad y experiencias compartidas.

Una próxima sesión se enfocará en identificar flores y árboles, brindando a los participantes la oportunidad de explorar la naturaleza, aprender algo nuevo y disfrutar tiempo juntos en un ambiente relajado y de apoyo.

Es un recordatorio de que la inclusión no siempre tiene que ser un gran evento. A veces, se trata de reunirse alrededor de una fogata, compartir historias y encontrar conexión en los momentos simples.

En CSS, creemos que esos momentos importan.

🌿 Meaningful Day: Campfire Chats
🗓️ Miércoles, 29 de abril
🕥 10:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
📍 1638 Maydale Dr., Colesville, MD 20905

Regístrate aquí: https://mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=498117450

This April, communities across Montgomery County are coming together to Shine Brighter Together! 🌟 The Shine Brighter To...
04/01/2026

This April, communities across Montgomery County are coming together to Shine Brighter Together! 🌟

The Shine Brighter Together event at Wheaton Regional Park is a free, family friendly celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, bringing people of all abilities together for a day of connection, learning, and fun. There will be tree climbing, group music sessions, parachute play, face and hand painting, a community weaving project, sensory friendly activities, and resource tables from organizations across the county.

Events like this remind us that inclusion doesn't happen by chance. It happens when communities show up, support one another, and create spaces where everyone can participate in their own way.

At CSS, this is the kind of community we believe in and work toward every day.
We hope to see you there! 💙

📍 Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD
🗓️ Saturday, April 18 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
☔ Rain date: Sunday, April 19
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Este abril, las comunidades del condado de Montgomery County se unen para brillar más juntos. 🌟

El evento "Shine Brighter Together" en Wheaton Regional Park es una celebración gratuita y familiar del Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo, que reúne a personas de todas las habilidades para un día de conexión, aprendizaje y diversión. Habrá escalada de árboles, sesiones de música en grupo, juegos con paracaídas, pintura de caras y manos, un proyecto comunitario de tejido, actividades sensoriales y mesas de recursos con organizaciones del condado.

Eventos como este nos recuerdan que la inclusión no ocurre por casualidad. Ocurre cuando las comunidades se hacen presentes, se apoyan mutuamente y crean espacios donde todas las personas pueden participar a su manera.

En CSS, este es el tipo de comunidad en el que creemos y por el que trabajamos todos los días.

Esperamos verte allí. 💙

📍 Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD
🗓️ Sábado, 18 de Abril | 11 a.m. a 2 p.m.
☔ Fecha alternativa por lluvia: Domingo, 19 de Abril

Today is National Crayon Day, a reminder that creativity doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. 🖍️After spendi...
03/31/2026

Today is National Crayon Day, a reminder that creativity doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. 🖍️

After spending time yesterday at the Art in Full Spectrum exhibit, we were reminded that art comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s displayed in a gallery, and sometimes it starts right at a table with a box of crayons.

Here, Emma is bringing her creativity to life, adding color and meaning to her work as we learned more about Kwanzaa together.

Crayons may be simple, but they open the door to imagination, expression, and joy for people of all ages.

At CSS, we believe creativity is for everyone. It’s a way to express who you are, share your perspective, and connect with others.

Because life is better in color!

What’s your favorite color to create with?
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Hoy celebramos el Día Nacional del Crayón, un recordatorio de que la creatividad no tiene que ser complicada para ser significativa. 🖍️

Después de nuestra visita de ayer a la exhibición Art in Full Spectrum, recordamos que el arte existe en muchas formas. A veces se encuentra en una galería, y otras veces comienza en una mesa con una caja de crayones.

Aquí, Emma da vida a su creatividad, agregando color y significado a su trabajo mientras aprendíamos más sobre Kwanzaa juntos.

Los crayones pueden ser simples, pero abren la puerta a la imaginación, la expresión y la alegría para personas de todas las edades.

En CSS, creemos que la creatividad es para todos. Es una forma de expresar quién eres, compartir tu perspectiva y conectar con los demás.

Porque la vida es mejor con color.

¿Cuál es tu color favorito para crear?

This week is Autism Acceptance Week, and we celebrated by taking a trip to Annapolis to visit the Art in Full Spectrum e...
03/30/2026

This week is Autism Acceptance Week, and we celebrated by taking a trip to Annapolis to visit the Art in Full Spectrum exhibit at the Maryland House of Delegates Office Building.

The work on display is breathtaking. Paintings, cross stitching, collage and more, created by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities from CSS and organizations across Maryland. Seeing it hanging on the walls of the House of Delegates, where decisions are made about the lives of the people we support, felt meaningful in every way.

This is what acceptance looks like. Not just words, but platforms. Not just recognition, but space.

We are so proud of Caitlin and Russell, two individuals we support at CSS, whose work is featured in the exhibit. Seeing their art on display in the State Capitol is a moment we won’t forget.

A special thank you to Lt. Governor Aruna Miller for stopping by and taking the time to appreciate the work of Caitlin, Russell, and all the artists in the exhibit. It meant the world to us.

If you’re in Annapolis, stop by the 4th floor and see it for yourself. You won’t regret it!

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Esta semana es la Semana de Aceptación del Autismo, y la celebramos viajando a Annapolis para visitar la exhibición “Art in Full Spectrum” en el Edificio de Oficinas de la Cámara de Delegados de Maryland.

Las obras en exhibición son impresionantes. Pinturas, bordados, collages y más, creados por artistas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo de CSS y organizaciones de todo Maryland. Verlos colgados en las paredes de la Cámara de Delegados, donde se toman decisiones sobre la vida de las personas a quienes apoyamos, fue significativo en todos los sentidos.

Así es como se ve la aceptación. No solo palabras, sino plataformas. No solo reconocimiento, sino espacio.

Estamos muy orgullosos de Caitlin y Russell, dos personas a quienes apoyamos en CSS, cuyas obras están destacadas en la exhibición. Ver su arte expuesto en el Capitolio del Estado es un momento que no olvidaremos.

Un agradecimiento especial a la Vicegobernadora Aruna Miller por visitarnos y tomarse el tiempo para apreciar el trabajo de Caitlin, Russell y todos los artistas de la exhibición. Para nosotros significó muchísimo.

Si estás en Annapolis, pasa por el cuarto piso y vélo por ti mismo. No te arrepentirás.

Today, we had the opportunity to come together for a special Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month reception hosted...
03/27/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to come together for a special Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month reception hosted by InterACC.

It was a special afternoon filled with connection, conversation, and community. We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to join us and recognize the importance of advocacy, partnership, and inclusion.

Thank you to our partners, staff, and community members who continue to show up and support one another, especially during a time when our community is facing challenges. Events like this are a reminder that strong communities are built together.

We’re proud to be part of a network that is working hard every day to create a better future for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Hoy tuvimos la oportunidad de reunirnos para una recepción especial del Mes de Concientización sobre las Discapacidades del Desarrollo en nuestro Centro de Recursos aquí en CSS.

Fue una tarde maravillosa llena de conexión, conversación y comunidad. Estamos agradecidos con todas las personas que se tomaron el tiempo de acompañarnos y reconocer la importancia de la defensa, la colaboración y la inclusión.

Gracias a nuestros socios, personal y miembros de la comunidad que continúan presentes y apoyándose mutuamente, especialmente en un momento en que nuestra comunidad enfrenta desafíos. Eventos como este nos recuerdan que las comunidades fuertes se construyen juntas.

Estamos orgullosos de ser parte de una red que trabaja todos los días para crear un mejor futuro para las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo.

Today we're celebrating Live Long and Prosper Day, observed every March 26 in honor of Leonard Nimoy's birthday. You mig...
03/26/2026

Today we're celebrating Live Long and Prosper Day, observed every March 26 in honor of Leonard Nimoy's birthday. You might know the phrase from Mr. Spock in Star Trek. It's a Vulcan blessing wishing someone a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.

At CSS, that's exactly what we work toward every single day.

The people we support deserve more than just care. They deserve full lives. Lives filled with friendships, hobbies, community, and the chance to grow and thrive on their own terms. That is what living long and prospering looks like to us.

So today, we're sending this blessing to everyone in our community.

🖖 Live long and prosper.

What does a good life look like to you? Tell us in the comments!
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Hoy celebramos el Día de "Live Long and Prosper", que se observa cada 26 de marzo en honor al cumpleaños de Leonard Nimoy. Quizás conoces la frase de Mr. Spock en Star Trek. Es una bendición Vulcana que desea a alguien una vida larga, saludable y plena.

En CSS, eso es exactamente lo que buscamos cada día. Las personas a quienes apoyamos merecen vidas llenas de amistades, pasatiempos y la oportunidad de crecer.

Hoy enviamos esta bendición a toda nuestra comunidad.

🖖 Larga vida y prosperidad.

Happy Maryland Day!On this day in 1634, the first English settlers arrived on Maryland's shores after a long and stormy ...
03/25/2026

Happy Maryland Day!

On this day in 1634, the first English settlers arrived on Maryland's shores after a long and stormy journey across the Atlantic. They stepped off their ships, gathered together, and shared a thanksgiving feast. It was the beginning of something lasting.

392 years later, we are proud to call Maryland home.

From our headquarters in Gaithersburg, Community Support Services has been part of this state's story too. Every day we work alongside Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities, building community right here in the place we love.

Maryland has always been a state shaped by people showing up for each other. That's something we can relate to.

Happy Maryland Day to our community, our neighbors, and everyone who makes this state what it is. 🦀
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En este día en 1634, los primeros colonos ingleses llegaron a las costas de Maryland después de un largo y tormentoso viaje. Se reunieron y compartieron un banquete de agradecimiento. Fue el comienzo de algo duradero.

392 años después, nos enorgullece llamar a Maryland nuestro hogar.

Desde nuestra sede en Gaithersburg, Community Support Services también ha sido parte de la historia de este estado, apoyando a personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo cada día.

¡Feliz Día de Maryland para toda nuestra comunidad! 🦀

Happy National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day! 🧡 Every person has a story. Every person has something to offer. To...
03/24/2026

Happy National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day! 🧡

Every person has a story. Every person has something to offer. Today is a reminder to slow down and really see the people around us.

At Community Support Services, this isn't just a sentiment. It's how we show up every day. The people we support bring humor, heart, creativity, and perspective to everything we do together. We learn from them as much as they learn from us.

Honoring someone's worth doesn't always take a grand gesture. Sometimes it's making eye contact. Asking someone's opinion. Laughing together. Letting someone know their presence matters.

How will you make someone feel seen today? Drop it in the comments 👇
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Cada persona tiene una historia. Cada persona tiene algo que aportar. Hoy es un recordatorio de detenernos y realmente ver a quienes nos rodean.

En Community Support Services, esto no es solo una frase. Es cómo nos presentamos cada día. Las personas a quienes apoyamos traen humor, corazón y creatividad a todo lo que hacemos juntos.

Honrar el valor de alguien no siempre requiere un gran gesto. A veces es hacer contacto visual, pedir su opinión, o simplemente decirle que su presencia importa.

¿Cómo harás que alguien se sienta visto hoy?

In continuation of Women’s History Month, today our Social Media Group decided to recognize one of their favorite pop cu...
03/23/2026

In continuation of Women’s History Month, today our Social Media Group decided to recognize one of their favorite pop culture icons, Selena Gomez. Dominic from our group is a HUGE fan, and here are a couple of reasons why.

Selena Gomez is an actress, singer, and businesswoman who started on Disney Channel and has grown into a successful artist and founder of Rare Beauty. She has been open about her health, including her lupus diagnosis and kidney transplant, as well as her experiences with anxiety and bipolar disorder.

She uses her platform to advocate for mental health and launched the Rare Impact Fund to expand access to resources. We appreciate her openness and the positive example she sets for women around the world. At CSS, we also value mental health and creating a supportive environment where people feel heard and understood.

She also loves animals and has adopted rescue dogs, which felt like a fun connection since today is National Puppy Day.

Do you have a favorite Selena Gomez song, show, or a pet you love?

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En continuación del Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, hoy nuestro Grupo de Redes Sociales decidió reconocer a una de sus figuras favoritas, Selena Gomez. Dominic, de nuestro grupo, es un GRAN fan, y aquí hay algunas razones porque.

Selena Gomez es actriz, cantante y empresaria. Comenzó en Disney Channel y hoy es una artista exitosa y fundadora de Rare Beauty. Ha sido abierta sobre su salud, incluyendo su lupus, trasplante de riñón, ansiedad y trastorno bipolar.

Utiliza su plataforma para promover la salud mental y creó el Rare Impact Fund para ampliar el acceso a recursos. Apreciamos su apertura y el ejemplo positivo que da a mujeres en todo el mundo. En CSS, también valoramos la salud mental y un entorno donde las personas se sientan escuchadas.

También le encantan los animales y ha adoptado perros de rescate, lo cual fue una conexión divertida ya que hoy es el Día Nacional del Cachorro.

¿Tienes una canción, programa o mascota favorita?

Today is World Behavior Analysis Day!Behavior analysis helps us better understand why people do what they do. It focuses...
03/20/2026

Today is World Behavior Analysis Day!

Behavior analysis helps us better understand why people do what they do. It focuses on how experiences, environment, and support systems can shape behavior in positive ways.

This is especially important in supporting people with developmental disabilities. By understanding behavior, we can respond with patience, encouragement, and the right supports to help individuals succeed.

At CSS, this looks like meeting people where they are, building routines, and creating environments that support growth and independence.

It’s a reminder that behavior is communication, and understanding it can make a meaningful difference.

What are some ways you support positive habits or routines in your daily life?

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Hoy es el Día Mundial del Análisis de la Conducta.

El análisis de la conducta nos ayuda a entender mejor por qué las personas hacen lo que hacen. Se enfoca en cómo las experiencias, el entorno y los apoyos pueden influir en el comportamiento de manera positiva.

Esto es especialmente importante al apoyar a personas con discapacidades del desarrollo. Al comprender el comportamiento, podemos responder con paciencia, motivación y los apoyos adecuados para ayudar a cada persona a tener éxito.

En CSS, esto se ve en las pequeñas cosas del día a día, como establecer rutinas y crear entornos que fomenten el crecimiento y la independencia.

Es un recordatorio de que el comportamiento es una forma de comunicación, y que entenderlo puede marcar una gran diferencia.

¿De qué maneras apoyas hábitos o rutinas positivas en tu vida diaria?

03/20/2026

The proposed cuts are drawing criticism from some who work with people with disabilities. State officials say cuts have to be made to ensure the program's future.

Address

9075 Comprint Court
Gaithersburg, MD
20877

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13019262300

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