Contact Information
100 S. Hanson St.
Easton, MD 21601
Telephone: (410)819-5600
FAX: (410)819-4701
E-mail:
Web Address: talbotcountyhealth.org
Talbot County Health Department
Services Offered:
Resource Coordination, Behavioral Support Services
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Orthopedic Impairment, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chemical Dependency, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Mental Disorder, Mental Retardation, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Impairment, and other Undetermined disabilities.
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 302
Ages Served: All Ages
Home Region of DDA: Eastern
Counties Served: Talbot county
Year Established: N/A
Mission Statement
To provide targeted case management, support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities to live, work and play in the most integrated setting, as desired by the individual.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
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Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.
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The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public
Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations
Talbot County Resource Coordination in concert with the other eight counties of the Eastern Shore and the Eastern Shore Regional Office have representatives to the Quality Assurance Committee. Annual surveys are sent to individuals receiving services and the information received his compiled and a "report card" developed. Each Resource Coordination office uses the information to enhance and improve customer service.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
One of the primary roles of resource coordination is to facilitate and monitor the delivery of services. Services are designed based on individual preferences and needs and are community based. Resource Coordinators encourage and support individuals to access the wide array of commmunity resources and encourage their participation in churches, clubs, recreational and social activities.
Resource Coordination is licensed by the Office of Health Care Quality.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
The application for services can be obtained online at www.ddamaryland.org or from the Talbot County Health Department at 410-819-5600. Once an application is received, the person will be contacted to schedule an intake interview to begin the eligibility process. It is imperative that supporting documentation of the type and onset of the disability be provided. Examples of acceptable documentation are psychological and psychiatric evaluations, school records, and evaluations from your doctor. A needs assessment will be completed, during the intake process. The information is reviewed, justified, and sent to the Eastern Shore Regional Office for eligibility determination.
Special Considerations/Comments: N/A
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration
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