Contact Information

820 Florida Avenue
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Telephone: (301)797-3380
FAX: (301)745-5573
E-mail:

Services Offered

Supported Employment, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, Residential, Day Habilitation Program, Respite Care, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Respite Care, Transportation, Behavioral Support Services

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Orthopedic Impairment, Brain Injury, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Mental Disorder, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Mental Retardation, Speech/Language Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, other Neuological Impairments.

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 1200

Ages Served: 10 to Seniors

Home Region of DDA: Western

Counties Served: Allegany County, Garrett County, Washington County

Year Established: 1952

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Mission Statement

Opening doors for the lives of others.

Unique or Distinctive Qualities

The Arc Of Washington County offers a wide variety of options and opportunities for the community living, family and individual supports and employment possibilities. Supports and services are available for children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities.

Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.

The data from the "Ask Me!" surveys assists with developing quality assurance goals and improving services to those that recieve supports from The Arc of Washington County.

The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public

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Discuss your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations

The Arc of Washington County has extensive practices and procedures in place to constantly monitor performance enhancement. The various departments have numerous outcomes that have been developed with input form all stakeholders.

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

People with developmental disabilities become active members of their community by living in homes and apartments of their choice, working in jobs with local businesses, voting, volunteering, being members of community groups/organizations and participating in local events.

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Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

Contact Service Coordination, the Developmental Disabilities Administration, the Department of Social Services or the Department of Human Resources.

Special Considerations/Comments: N/A

Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Department of Human Resources, Divsion of Rehabilitation Services, Private Contributions, Medical Assistance, fundraising efforts.

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