Disability Resources

The Chimes - http://www.chimes.org/
non-public special education program for children with multiple handicaps including mental retardation, and other services for people with developmental disabilities including employment opportunities.

Maryland School for the Deaf - http://www.msd.edu/
free public education for children from birth through age 21 who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Hearing and Speech Agency (HASA) - http://www.hasa.org/
Private, special education center that serves as a direct service provider, information resource center, and advocate for people of all ages and incomes who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech and language disabilities. Based in Baltimore City.

Learning Independence Through Computers - http://www.linc.org/
LINC is a non-profit computer resource center that provides opportunities for people with disabilities. Membership, projects, and training.

Melwood - http://www.melwood.org/
Provides job training, employment opportunities, residential services, and recreational opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Special Olympics Maryland - http://www.somd.org/
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for citizens with mental retardation. Sports offered, events, and opportunities for athletes, families, coaches and volunteers.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland - http://bism.org/
A not for profit organization providing training and employment opportunities for blind and multi-handicapped citizens. Has product and service listings, news and rehabilitation information.

Maryland Technology Assistance Program - http://www.mdtap.org/
information on available products, devices, services and other resources to assist individuals with disabilities and senior citizens.

Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) - http://www.macsonline.org/
A private nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening agencies to better support people with developmental disabilities and their families in their own communities.

Maryland - Kennedy Krieger Institute - http://www.kennedykrieger.org/
Treatment for neurogenetic illnesses, developmental disorders, and traumatic neurological injury in children and adolescents.

Hannah More School - http://www.hannahmore.org/
academic and therapeutic programs for emotionally disabled teenagers in a nurturing environment to enable students to develop the skills necessary to reach their greatest potential in an increasingly complex and culturally diverse society.

Community Living, Inc. - http://www.communitylivinginc.org/
A not-for-profit agency providing residential services for people with developmental disabilities (mental retardation) in Frederick County.

Inwood House - http://www.inwoodhouse.org/
An apartment community specially for adults with disabilities with affordable rents, accessible designs and community life.

The Parents' Place of Maryland - http://www.ppmd.org/
Support group for parents of children with disabilities. Includes workshop schedule, publications, and resources.

Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. - http://www.gimv.org/
GIMV is a workforce development agency and network of businesses providing career development, employment and services to assist people with special needs in Frederick and Carroll Counties. Services, retail locations, staffing services and how you can help.

Harbour School - http://www.harbourschool.org/
A private, non-profit school for K-12 Students with learning disabilities.

CHI Centers Inc. - http://www.chicenters.org/
Dedicated to furthering the independence, self-reliance and dignity of individuals with developmental disabilities. Includes description of programs, services, news, and events.

Maryland Works, Inc. - http://www.mdworks.com/
Statewide association whose primary members are community service agencies that offer diverse employment supports for people experiencing disability or poverty.

Disability Advocacy Training and Technical Assistance - http://dat2a.org/
Enhances advocacy functions of consumer run or consumer responsive organizations by providing state of the art technical assistance and training to their staff and board, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure organizational efficiency.

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Inc. - http://www.goodwillches.org/
A workforce development agency and network of businesses providing career development, employment and services to assist people with special needs. Find services, retail locations, staffing services and how you can help.

United Cerebral Palsy of Prince George's & Montgomery Counties - http://www.ucppgmc.com/
Serves children and adults with disabilities through employment supports, independence training, and transition services.

Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents School - http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/rica/
a community-based, public treatment and educational facility serving children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance.

Lions Camp Merrick - http://lionscampmerrick.org/
Providing outdoor summer camping memories for deaf, blind, and diabetic persons.

Center for Social Change - http://www.centerforsocialchange.org/
A non-profit organization that provides residential services, vocational services, supported employment, volunteership and advocacy to all individuals with developmental disabilities through an integrative support system of care, love and partnership.

Rehabilitation Opportunities, Inc. - http://roiworks.org/
Provides vocational and developmental programs to adults with disabilities from locations in Lanham and Germantown. Agency programs and services along with customer finishing service descriptions.

Maryland Relay - http://www.mdrelay.org/
a public service provided by the Maryland Department of Budget and Management/Telecommunications Access of Maryland enables standard telephone users to communicate with people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, or speech disabled who use a TTY

Maryland Ravens, Inc. - http://www.mdravens.org/
promotes the natural abilities of the physically challenged via sports and other social interactions.

Developmental Disabilities Administration of Maryland - http://www.ddamaryland.org/
Works to assure the full participation of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. Provides access to supports and services necessary to foster personal growth, independence and productivity.

Potomac Center - http://ddamaryland.org/potomac/
A state residential center in Hagerstown serving people with developmental disabilities. Includes center description, services, and directions.

The Arc of Maryland - http://www.thearcmd.org/
Provides support to families of children with mental retardation. Programs, legislative guide, calendar of events, local chapters, news, and stories.

High School / High Tech - http://www.high-school-high-tech.com
Information about model program which introduces high school youth with disabilities to careers in science, engineering and high technology.

Ms. Wheelchair Maryland - http://www.ms-wheelchair-md.com/
Adult and junior miss pageants for women with disabilities to serve as a spokesperson for the disability community about her life as a person with a disability. Features application form, photo gallery, and press releases.

Maryland Association of the Deaf - http://www.mdad.tv/
Provides support to enhance the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing Marylanders, and increases social, civic, educational, and economic opportunities through its programs and services. Includes achievements, photo gallery, newsletters, and issues.

Lower Shore Enterprises Inc. - http://www.lseworks.org/
Training and employment placement service for workers with disabilities on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore.

Best Buddies Maryland - http://bestbuddiesmaryland.org/
A nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Profile and how to help.

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