Contact Information
115 Stoner Avenue
Westminster, Maryland 21117
Telephone: (410)876-2179
TTY: (410)857-8017
Fax: (410)857-4053
Email:
Other Office Locations:
75 Aileron Ct. Unit #6
Westminster, MD 21157
Change, Inc.
Services Offered
Supported Employment, Sheltered Workshop/Vocational Day Program, Day Habilitation Program, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, Respite Care, Transportation.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities: Mental Retardation, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Orthopedic Impairment, Head Injury, Spina Bifida
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 215
Ages Served: Day And Vocational Services - 21 and up; Support Services - all ages
Home Region of DDA: Western
Counties Served: Carroll County, Baltimore County, Howard County, Frederick County
Year Established: 1969
Mission Statement
It is the mission of CHANGE, Inc. to promote the dignity, self-reliance, health, productivity and community membership for people with mental retardation through the caring and flexible provision of habilitation, vocational and support services which are designed with and implemented for each individual.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
The Change Respite Inn in Westminster provides respite care for children and adults. This wheelchair-accessible three-bedroom rancher was opened in May 2004. For many people, their stay at the Respite Inn was their first experience with respite care.
The Therapeutic pool and hot tub provides therapeutic, social and recreational benefits for the more than 65 clients who utilize it throughout the week.
Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.
The "Ask Me" results were reviewed with the staff and the Quality Assurance Committee, and the recommendations were incorporated into the agency's operations.
The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public
Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations
Change, Inc. has an active safety committee that conducts monthly inspectins of its facilities. Its Quality Assurance Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review all incidents. Change participates in the Carroll County Human Rights Committee.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
CHANGE is one of the founding members of the Carroll County Aktion Club, a project of the Kiwanis. CHANGE has a volunteer program that provides numerous opportunities for its clients to do volunteer work in the community, including delivery of Meals on Wheels, cleaning soup kitchens, recycling aluminium cans and cell phones, and other activities.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services:
For Day, vocational, and support services, individuals complete CHANGE's application forms as well as Developmental Disabilities Administration's forms. A personal interview with its Program Director and a visit to its day and vocational program are also part of the process
For Respite Inn, the individual and family meet with the Respite Inn Manager, and have a nursing assessment by CHANGE's nurse prior to utilizing the Inn.
Special Considerations/Comments: CHANGE receives numerous requests for Day, Vocational and support services from persons residing in neighboring counties. This is due to its reputation for providing services that are designed to meet individual needs.
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Carroll County Government, and private donations
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