Advocacy Organizations
- American Association on Mental Retardation - an interdisciplinary association of professional and concerned individuals in the field of mental retardation.
- ADA and IT Information Center
- Americans with Disabilities Act Information
- Administration on Developmental Disabilities - the federal agency responsible for overseeing activities under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1990. Located in the Administration on Children and Families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the ADD serves as focal point in the Department for supporting and encouraging the provision of quality services to persons with developmental disabilities.
- The ArcLink
- The Arc Of Maryland
- Department of Rehabilitation Services - the Maryland state agency implementing the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides rehabilitation services to eligible persons with disabilities to prepare for and find work (located in the Maryland State Department of Education) including supported employment.
- Disability Info.gov
- Disability Resources, Inc
- Easter Seals - Provides medical rehabilitation services, job training and employment opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and their families.
- Maryland Association Of Community Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, Inc.
- Maryland Disability Law Center - the organization designated as the State Protection and Advocacy System for protecting and advocating for the rights of children and adults with disabilities. MDLC provides legal representation to individuals who have legal problems related to their disabling condition.
- Maryland Development Disabilities Council
- National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities - the new organization that was formed as a result of the merger of NADDC (National Association of Developmental Disabilities) and CDDC (Consortium of Developmental Disabilities Councils). This is a national membership organization of state Developmental Disabilities Councils
- National Institute for People with Disabilities
- National Disability Rights Network
- The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
- TASH: Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities - a national membership organization consisting of people with disabilities, families, professionals and community members. TASH is dedicated to people perceived as having severe intellectual disabilities and seeks to build an inclusive society that values all people.
Federal Government Organizations
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Social Security Administration
- Social Security Administration's 2006 Red Book
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - administers both Social Security and SSI programs
- TRICARE - The U. S. Department of Defense Military Health System
State Organizations (Maryland)
- Maryland Department Of Disabilities
- Department of Health And Mental Hygiene
- Department of Health And Mental Hygiene Local Health Departments
- Maryland Department of Transportation
- Maryland Medicaid Programs
- Office of Health Care Quality
The Arc Of Maryland
49 Old Solomons Island Road
Suite 205
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Telephone: (410)974-6139 or (410)571-9320
Web Address: http://www.thearcmd.org
Statewide advocacy organization that provides legislative and system advocacy to people with developmental and related disabilities and their families.
Advocacy regarding the rights and protections of people with developmental and related disabilities and their families, public policy issues and quality of life issues are included in this organization's scope of work.
Additionally, self advocacy leadership opportunities are available through People on the Go, a statewide self-advocacy group. A variety of leadership training opportunities are also offered for families and professionals.
Maryland Department of Disabilities
Maryland Department of Disabilities
217 E. Redwood Street
Suite 1300
Baltimore, MD 21202
Telephone/TTY: (410)767-3660
Toll Free/TTY: 1-800-637-4113
Fax: (410)333-6674
E-mail:
Web Address: http://www.mdod.state.md.us
Statewide organization that serves as point of contact for all disabilities, issues including public policy analysis and system reform. Provides trouble shooting on behalf of constituents and coordinates statewide inter-agency collaboration.
Maryland Association of Community Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (MACS)
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 254
Columbia, Maryland 21044
Telephone: (410)740-5125 or 1-888-838-6227
FAX: (410)740-5124
Email:
Web Address: http://www.macsonline.org
The Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Inc. is a private nonprofit professional association. Its membership is comprised of over 100 agencies that support people with developmental disabilities and their families in communities across Maryland.
MACS provides advocacy for programs:
- to increase the capacity of Maryland's communities to better support people in inclusive setting;
- to foster a climate that develops and nurtures a quality workforce; and
- to promote the highest standards of program excellence.
(MACS does not provide direct support to people and families.)
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
217 E. Redwood Street
Suite 1300
Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: (410)767-3670 or 1-800-305-6441
Web Address: http://www.md-council.org
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council advocates for public policy and supportive practices and opportunities that promote the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life. The Council, and independent federally funded organization, is comprised of individuals with disabilities and family members, who are joint be representatives of provider organizations and representatives from the highest levels of designated state agencies. In addition to its advocacy activities, the Council funds grants and projects to promote innovation, to increase self-advocacy and continuing educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their family members, and to promote systemic change.
The Parents' Place of Maryland
801 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 103
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061
410-768-9100, 1-800-394-5694
Web Address: http://www.ppmd.org
Statewide non-profit, family-centered parent training and information center, whose sole purpose is to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. They serve parents of children with disabilities throughout Maryland, regardless of the nature of the child's disability or the age of their child. We help parents access appropriate services for their children with disabilities both in school and within their communities, conduct regular parent education courses and workshops, help parents find information, provide referrals to other individuals or organizations, provide technical assistance and individual support to families directly to help them obtain the best possible services, both educational and medical, for their children, while helping children and parents understand their rights, both educational and health care-related. A newsletter and reading library are also available. Check out the web site for the most recent articles and IEP preparation information, as well as our health care initiatives, "Maryland Family Voices" and "Maryland Family Access Initiative."
Our Parent Educators
The Parent Educators, who are all parents of children with disabilities or chronic illnesses, provide assistance to families on issues related to their child's disability, particularly about special education. The parent educators support and educate families on their rights in special education. They provide training in their local regions through a series of workshops geared for parents.
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