Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and the Baltimore County Council Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities Resource Guide for Individuals with Disabilities in Baltimore County User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 10:58 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T2 Color:
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Message from the Message from Kevin Kamenetz, County Council the Baltimore County County Executive
n behalf of our constituents, am proud to present the 4th Edition of the Resource Guide for Owe would like to thank the IIndividuals with Disabilities in Baltimore County prepared by Commission on Disabilities, the the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities, an agency Baltimore Sun Media Group, and the within the Department of Planning. More than 55,000 copies sponsors who supported this edition of the previous three editions of this guide have been distrib- of the “Resource Guide for Individuals uted throughout the county to our public and private schools, with Disabilities in Baltimore County.” health centers, doctors’ offices, universities, agencies that We know the Guide will be a valuable serve individuals with disabilities, and most importantly, to resource for those needing informa- people with disabilities and their families. tion on the programs and services in More than 155,000 citizens of Baltimore County are chal- the County which address the needs lenged with disabilities. It is important that we direct our of our citizens with disabilities. citizens to the services, programs, and organizations that can help them participate fully in their communities. I believe this DISTRICT 1: Tom Quirk guide goes a long way toward meeting that goal. DISTRICT 2: Vicki Almond Finally, I would like to extend my appreciation to the busi- DISTRICT 3: Wade Kach nesses and organizations that saw the value of this guide and DISTRICT 4: Julian E. Jones, Jr. supported it with their ads and sponsorships. I would also DISTRICT 5: David Marks like to express my sincere thanks to the Baltimore Sun Media DISTRICT 6: Cathy Bevins Group for partnering with our Commission on Disabilities. Their DISTRICT 7: Todd K. Crandell expertise in publishing the Resource Guide was invaluable in making the final product a success.
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Using this Guide Using Every effort has been made to ensure that the entries in this Guide are accurate and up-to-date. However, since this is a printed document that is this Guide updated every three years, we strongly urge you to make use of the Internet in getting additional in- formation about available resources for individuals The Baltimore County with disabilities and their families. Where it is avail- Commission on Disabilities able, we have included each resource’s website. The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is This Guide has been developed for use by the located within the Department of Planning. Mem- public. As such, we encourage you to copy and bers of the Commission include people with dis- share it with others. If you need additional copies, abilities, family members, representatives of public or if you need the Guide in an alternative format, and private service agencies, and staff from state contact the Commission at 410-887-3580, or by and local government. The Commission sponsors email at [email protected]. work groups to address such issues as accessibility, education, public policy, and disability awareness. Disclaimer It is our hope that those who use this Guide will The Department of Planning, the Commission on benefit from its information as well as contribute Disabilities and Baltimore County, Maryland do not to its on-going update. endorse or recommend any organization or entity Commission meetings are open to the public listed in this Guide. The information provided in this and occur on the third Wednesday of every month Guide is presented solely in an effort to assist you (except the summer months and October, when we in locating helpful resources. Your decision to use have our Annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon). any organization or entity contained herein is solely Meetings run from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Please call your decision and is made at your own risk. While the Commission at 410-887-3580 for the exact reasonable efforts were made to verify the accu- date, time, and location of our monthly meetings, racy of information provided herein, the information and to request special accommodations. may contain errors and omissions and/or provider’s For more information on the Commission, and for information may change from time to time. additional copies of this Guide, please call or write: The Department of Planning, the Commission Commission on Disabilities on Disabilities and Baltimore County, Maryland Baltimore County Department of Planning make no representations or warranties as to Jefferson Building, Suite 201 quality of services that may be provided and 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue respectively disclaim any responsibility for errors, Towson, MD 21204 omissions or inaccuracies that may be contained in Phone: 410-887-3580 this Guide. Website: http://www.baltimore countymd.gov/Agencies/planning/disabilities/ Email: [email protected]
This organization is not affiliated with Baltimore County Public Schools.
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In 1947, the School of the Chimes was founded in Baltimore, Maryland serving five students with intellectual disabilities to help them achieve their fullest potential. This was the cornerstone and guiding spirit of the present organization. Currently Chimes provides services, Empowering People, supports and employment for over 19,000 people with disabilities. We are aleading EnrichingLives not-for-profit organization known for innovative, responsive and flexible Come visit us: solutions that are customer focused and 4815 Seton Drive •Baltimore, MD 21215 results oriented. Our array of educational, 410.358.6400 •www.chimes.org employment, vocational,residential, habilitative and behavioral health services Facebook: and supports are known internationally ChimesInternational for their quality.Besure to visit us online Twitter: ChimesInc or in person to learn more!
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Table of 8 ADA Information 8 Fair Housing Information
Contents 8 Maryland Agencies of Importance
10 Baltimore County Agencies of Importance
11 Advocacy Agencies
14 Children’s Services
16 Developmental Disabilities Services
24 Education Services (includes Transitioning Services, Colleges and Universities)
30 Employment Services
32 Health Services
34 Home and Community Based Waivers Services (includes Crisis Support)
38 Housing Choices and Alternatives
42 Legal Resources
46 Mental Health Services
49 Recreation, Leisure, Camps and Vacation Opportunities
54 Respite Care Services
55 Senior Services
56 Support Groups/Services
57 Transportation Resources
58 Additional Resources
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We’re Here for People of All Ages, in All Stages
The Arc Baltimore provides advocacy and high quality,life-changing supports to thousands of people with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities and their families throughout their lifetimes. No matter what theneed, our talentedstaffis ready and willing to help.
We provide needed resources to Whenever youneed us, we’rehere foryou. families, help navigating thesystem, With thehelp of our dedicated respiteand IEP advocacy.Young adults professionals, people livethe lifeoftheir graduating from school count on our dreams: at home, at work and during their supportastheytransition to theworld free time. In theprocess, they become of work.Our numerous employment their ownbestadvocates and active, and dayprograms aredesigned to contributing members of our community. meetall abilities and preferences. We Contact us to find out howwecan help people choose howtheywant to live—alone or witharoommate, in supportyou and your family. an apartment or home or withtheir families. Our offerings even include arangeofcommunity-based camp, recreational, volunteer and social activities.
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ADA Information
Baltimore County Office of the ADA Coordinator material on the ADA, including an introduction to 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Room 105 the ADA, ADA requirements and technical assis- Towson, Maryland 21204 tance, ADA enforcement activities, federal and ADA 410-887-3353 disability resources, and an ADA information line. http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ada/ index.html Fair Housing Information The Office of the ADA Coordinator is responsible Disabilities, Maryland Department of for: responding to citizen requests for access to http://mdod.maryland.gov/housing/Pages/housing- County programs, services and activities; coordi- rights-for-pwd.aspx nating County agency ADA compliance; investigat- For addition information about the Maryland De- ing any public complaint alleging noncompliance partment of Disabilities, see listing under “Mary- by the County with the ADA; and, managing the land Agencies of Importance.” County ADA Transition Plan. Commission on Human Relations, The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Baltimore County 401 North Washington Street, Suite 450 Drumcastle Government Center Rockville, MD 20850 6401 York Road, Suite 1013 800-949-4232 V/TTY (Toll Free) Baltimore, Maryland 21212 http://www.adainfo.org/ 410-887-5917 The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center provides informa- https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ tion, guidance and training on the Americans with humanrelations/ Disabilities Act, tailored to meet the needs of businesses, government entities, organizations, U.S. Department of Housing and and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic Region. We are Urban Development not an enforcement or regulatory agency, but a Baltimore Field Office helpful resource for obtaining information and City Crescent Building guidance on compliance with the requirements of 10 South Howard Street, 5th Floor the ADA. Baltimore, MD 21201-2505 410-962-2520, TTY: 410-209-6681 United States Department of Justice http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/ Civil Rights Division / Disability Rights Section maryland/offices 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Maryland Agencies of Importance 202-307-0663 The offices listed here are primarily state-level of- Information Line: 800-514-0301 (voice), fices. Even if an office is not close to your Home, it 800-514-0383 (TTY) can usually put you in touch with resources in your http://www.ada.gov/ community, as well as provide you with information This federal government site provides a wealth of and assistance about disability issues.
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Aging, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 301 West Preston Street, Suite 1007 Maryland Department of Baltimore, MD 21201 201 West Preston Street 410-767-1100; 1-800-243-3425 Baltimore, MD 21201 www.aging.maryland.gov 410-767-6500 www.dhmh.state.md.us Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Governor’s Office of the H ).F0B6KD0J !.0J9F *8E646-9D096K4 217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1300 410-402-8300 Baltimore, MD 21202 http://bha.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx 410-767-6290 (Voice) H +F6J8D.4%- ;.86(0J ".DB6(.- <+;": 'DK2D0E 410-767-7756 (TTY) 410-767-5588 800-735-2258 (Maryland Relay) http://phpa.dhmh.maryland. www.odhh.maryland.gov gov/genetics/SitePages/CMS_ Program.aspx Disabilities, Maryland Department of H 1.B.JK5E.490J 16-076J696.- *8E646-9D096K4 217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1300 410-767-5600 Baltimore, MD 21202 http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov 410-767-3660 (Voice), 1-800-637-4113 (TTY) See listing under “Developmental Disability Services” www.mdod.maryland.gov H ;.86(0J *--6-904(. 'DK2D0E " 68.2>7,7)2720 +)-,< 1*>)-8;*> 410-767-6500 http://www.mdtransition.org/Additional%20 https://mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/Home. Resources.htm aspx See listing under “Transition Services” Medical Assistance Program – Baltimore County Local Office $:-;.,7)2& (.8/'.2: #*5.8,9*2, )= Baltimore County Department of Social Services 200 West Baltimore Street 6401 York Road Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 Towson, MD 21212 410-767-0100 410-853-3000 www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ H 16B6-6K4 KG $.F076J69096K4 ".DB6(.- Agencies/socialservices/ 410-554-9442; 1-888-554-0334 medicalassistance/medicalassistance.html www.dors.maryland.gov " 38*4*2,7)2 .2: !*.',< 38)9),7)2 %:9727>,8.,7)2 See listing under “Education Services” 410-767-6500 H 16B6-6K4 KG "5.(60J #8/(096K4, http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/ #0DJ@ &49.DB.496K4 ".DB6(.- SitePages/phpa.aspx 410-767-0261 www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/ H 3GG6(. GKD I.4.96(- 048 '.K5J. A69F "5.(60J earlyinterv !.0J9F +0D. =..8- &4G049- *48 ?K88J.D- 'DK2D0E <&?': 410-767-6730 410-767-0234, 410-767-0863 http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/ www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/ genetics/SitePages/Home.aspx earlyinterv/infant_toddlers/about/message.htm See listing under “Children’s Services” for Maryland H !.0D642 *68 LK04 )04C Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene 410-767-0706 http://marylandlearninglinks.org/339004 !-9.2 1*>)-8;*>& (.8/'.2: #*5.8,9*2, )= H ?D04-696K4 >K/9F ".DB6(.- 311 West Saratoga Street 410-767-3660 Baltimore, MD 21201 http://www.mdtransition.org/transition%20planning. 1-800-332-6347, 1-800-925-4434 (TTY) htm www.dhr.state.md.us Services Offered: The Maryland Department of Human Resources offers a wide variety of pro- continues on next page
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grams and services, including, but not limited to: Baltimore County Agencies of Importance adult protective services; in-home aide services; Commission on Disabilities child protective services; energy assistance; food Department of Planning supplement program (formerly food stamps); Jefferson Building temporary cash assistance; and, other services for 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 201 families of limited income. Towson, MD 21204 Local Office: For information about applying for 410-887-3580 these programs, call the number above, or call or http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ visit the Baltimore County Department of Social neighborhoodimprovement/disabilities/ Services Services Offered: The Commission on Disabili- 6401 York Road ties works to ensure that programs and services Baltimore, MD 21212 offered by Baltimore County are accessible to 410-853-3000 individuals with disabilities; Housing Accessibility Modification Program (providing funds for acces- Veterans’ Affairs, Maryland sibility modifications for renters with disabilities); Department of information and referral. 16 Francis Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Health, Baltimore County Department of 410-260-3838 Bureau of Clinical Services http://veterans.maryland.gov/ Drumcastle Center, 3rd Floor Services Offered: The mission of the MD Depart- 6401 York Road ment of Veterans’ Affairs is to assist veterans, Baltimore, MD 21212 active duty service members, their families and 410-887-2243 dependents in securing earned through military http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/health/ service. Services Offered: Free family support, case management, information, referral, and advocacy services to anyone between the ages of birth and Frank, Frank& Scherr, LLC 21 years who has a developmental disability and is a resident of Baltimore County. Elder Law,Estate &Special Needs Planning For more information on developmental disabil- ity services: 410-887-2720 or 410-887-4410
Infants and Toddlers Program, Baltimore County Drumcastle Center, 3rd Floor 6401 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 410-887-2169 http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ Agencies/health/healthservices/ children/infantstoddlers.html Services Offered: The program’s mission is to Medical Assistance Planning and Eligibility support families of children (from birth through Advance Medical Directives /Living Wills 36 months of age) living in Baltimore County who have, or may have, developmental disabilities, Trusts /Estate Planning Administration /Wills delays or special health needs. Powers of Attorney /Guardianship Disability Planning /Special Needs Trusts
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Advocacy Agencies
Many Advocacy Agencies offer support groups. Be Blind sure to check, either by phone or online, to see if an American Council of the Blind agency you are interested in provides such a service. 2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 Alzheimer’s Disease 202-467-5081; 800-424-8666 Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Maryland www.acb.org 1850 York Road, Suite D Timonium, MD 21093 American Foundation for the Blind 1-800-272-3900 (24-hour helpline) 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102 www.alz.org/maryland New York, NY 10121 212-502-7600 Arthritis www.afb.org Arthritis Foundation – Mid Atlantic Region Maryland Office Blind Industries and Services of Maryland 9891 Broken Land Pkwy, Suite 101 3345 Washington Boulevard Columbia, MD 21046 Baltimore, MD 21227 1-800-365-3811 410-737-2600, 1-888-322-4567 (Toll Free) www.arthritis.org www.bism.org
Attention Deficit Disorder The Foundation Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Fighting Blindness, Inc. Disorder of Greater Baltimore (CHADD) 7168 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 100 www.chadd-mc.org Columbia, MD 21046 410-423-0600; 800-683-5555 Autism www.FightBlindness.org Pathfinders for Autism 303 International Circle, Suite 110 National Federation of the Blind Cockeysville, MD 21030 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place 443-330-5370, 443-330-5341 (Help Line) Baltimore, MD 21230 www.pathfindersforautism.org 410-659-9314 www.nfb.org Autism Society of America: Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter Brain Injury P.O. Box 10822 Brain Injury Association of Maryland Baltimore, MD 21234 2200 Kernan Drive 410-655-7933 Baltimore, MD 21207 www.bcc-asa.org 410-448-2924 www.biamd.org
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Deaf-Blind Down Syndrome American Association of the Deaf-Blind Chesapeake Down Syndrome PO Box 8064 Parent Group, Inc. Silver Spring, MD 20907-8064 P.O. Box 20127 301-495-4403 / 301-563-9064 (Video Phone) Baltimore, MD 21284-0127 www.aadb.org 410-321-5434 http://www.cdspg.org/ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Dyslexia Maryland Governor’s Office Dyslexia Tutoring Program, Inc. 217 East Redwood Street, Suite 910 The Rotunda, Suite 310 Baltimore, MD 21202 711 West 40th Street 410-767-6290; (Voice), 410-767-7756 (TTY) Baltimore, MD 21211 www.odhh.maryland.gov 410-889-5487 www.dyslexiatutoringprogram.org Hearing Loss Association of America 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200 International Dyslexia Association – Maryland Bethesda, MD 20814 Branch 301-657-2248 P.O. Box 233 www.hearingloss.org Brooklandville, MD 21022 800-509-4980 National Association of the Deaf http://idamd.org/ 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819 Epilepsy 301-587-1788 or 301-328-1443 Abilities Network www.nad.org http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org/ See also listing for Abilities Network under “ Developmental Disabilities Developmental Disability The Arc Maryland Services—Agencies Providing Services to Persons Mailing Address: with Developmental Disabilities”. P.O. Box 1747 Annapolis, MD 21404-1747 Learning Disabilities 410-571-9320 Learning Disabilities www.thearcmd.org Association of Maryland, Inc. P.O. Box 744 Maryland Developmental Dunkirk, MD 20754 Disabilities Council 1-888-265-6459 217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1300 www.ldamd.org Baltimore, MD 21202 410-767-3670 Mental Health 1-800-305-6441 (within MD) Maryland Coalition of Families www.md-council.org 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 234 Columbia MD 21044 Diabetes 410-730-8267, 1-800-607-3637 American Diabetes Association www.mdcoalition.org 2002 Clipper Park Road, Suite 110 Baltimore, MD 21211 The Mental Health Association of Maryland 410-265-0075 Heaver Plaza www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/ 1301 York Road, Suite 505 baltimore-maryland/ Lutherville, MD 21093 443-901-1550 www.mhamd.org
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NAMI—National Alliance on Mental Illness Tourette Syndrome 410-435-2600 Tourette Syndrome Association of See also listing for NAMI under “Mental Health Greater Washington Serivces” 5851 Deale Churchton Road, Suite 4 Deale, MD 20751 On Our Own of Maryland 410-867-1151 410-646-0262, 1-800-704-0262 www.tsagw.org See also listing for NAMI under “Mental Health Services” Traumatic Injury The Trauma Survivors Network Multiple Sclerosis R. Adams Crowley Shock National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Trauma Center Maryland Chapter University of Maryland Medical Center 2219 York Road, Suite 302 22 S. Greene Street Timonium, MD 21093 Baltimore, MD 21201 443-641-1200 410-328-5545, 410-328-4967 http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ http://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma_ Chapters/MDM centers/9
Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy Association Baltimore District Office 8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 106 Towson, MD 21286 410-494-7106 http://www.mda.org/office/baltimore
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders The National Parkinson Foundation 1-800-473-4636 www.parkinson.org
The Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center 410-502-0133 www.hopkinspdmd.org
Spina Bifida Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida, Inc. P.O. Box 1750 Annapolis, MD 21404 1-888-733-0988 http://www.chesapeakespinabifida.org/
Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Network Support Groups http://www.spinalcord.org/ spinal-network/support-groups/ location/maryland/ Provides a listing of support groups in the Balti- more Metropolitan area.
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Baltimore County Public Schools – Department of Special Education and Student Support Services Special Education Resource Center White Oak School 8401 Leefield Road, Room 100 Baltimore, MD 21234 410-887-5443 Children’s http://www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/parent- resources.html The Resource Center supports parents of children Services with disabilities, age birth to 21. Its mission is to promote positive, effective partnerships within the school community. Staffed by parents of children Baltimore County Infants and with disabilities, the center activities include but Toddlers Program are not limited to the following services: Baltimore County Department of Health Services Offered: Infants and Toddlers Program # */<6-/<6E / ),6A<63 )/>2 +D />- 14 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:17 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T15 Color: or no health insurance are encouraged to take Newborn Metabolic Screening: advantage of this free service. 410-767-6736, 410-767-6099 (Lab) Kinship Care Navigator: The challenges of raising Sickle Cell Disease Program: 410-767-6737 grandchildren and other related children can se- Youth to Young Adult Health Care Transition: verely stretch the resources a family has available 410-767-5602 to them. As a kinship care provider, you may be eligible for certain resources to help you raise the Mentor Maryland child you are caring for. Kinship Care Navigator is a 5720 Executive Drive free service that can connect you with financial as- Baltimore, Maryland 21228-1757 sistance resources, support for housing, child care 410-455-6601, 410-455-4609 Resources, health care services, legal services, (Youth and Family Services) support groups, behavioral/mental health services, http://md-mentor.com/welcome.aspx and educational advocacy resources. Services Offered: Therapeutic Foster Care, Medically Fragile Foster Care, Adoption Services, The Community College of Baltimore County Family Preservation, Transition Services, Mental Essex Campus - Children’s Developmental Class Health Programs, Education Programs, Wrap- for Children with Cognitive Challenges around Services. 7201 Rossville Boulevard, WELL-6 Rosedale, MD 21237 Muscular Dystrophy Association 443-840-1387, [email protected] See listing under “Advocacy Agencies” www.ccbcmd.edu/Resources-for-Students/ Disability-Programs-and-Services/Children-with- PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs Cognitive-Challenges.aspx 7000 Tudsbury Road Services Offered: The Children’s Developmental Baltimore, MD 21244 Class helps children with special needs manage 410-298-7000 their unique challenges. We assist children ages 1 http://pact.kennedykrieger.org/?gclid=CNLZzfOC0 -14 in developing motor skills, strengthening social boCFUie4AodQjkAMA abilities, and enhancing academic talents. Services Offered: PACT’s mission is to promote the development of young children with special needs The Coordinating Center and their families through programs providing See listing under “Agencies Providing Services to comprehensive assessments, early intervention Persons with Developmental Disabilities” services, family support services, parent educa- tion, counseling and specialized childcare. Maggie’s Light Foundation See listing under “Respite Care Services” Parents’ Place of Maryland, Inc. 801 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 103 Maryland Department of Health Glen Burnie, MD 21061 and Mental Hygiene 410-768-9100 Office for Genetics and People with Special www.ppmd.org Health Care Needs Services Offered: The Parents’ Place is a Maryland 201 West Preston Street nonprofit organization that provides information Baltimore, MD 21201 to Maryland families of children with all disabili- 410-767-6730, 410-767-6500 ties and special health care needs. We are the http://phpa.dhmh.maryland. statewide Parent Training and Information Center gov/genetics/SitePages/Home.aspx (PTI) and the Family-to-Family Health Information Birth Defects Reporting and Information System: Center. 410-767-6737 Children’s Medical Services: 410-767-5588 Sheppard Pratt Health System Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening See listing under “Developmental Program: 410-767-6736 Disabilities Services” Infant Hearing Program: 1-800-633-1316 Medical Home: 410-767-5298 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 15 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:17 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T16 Color: Developmental Disabilities Services The Developmental Disabilities This site includes an in-depth description of each Administration agency and the application process. The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Adminis- tration (DDA) provides funding for over 45 agen- Low Intensity Support Services Providers cies in Baltimore County which serve the needs of The Developmental Disabilities Administration individuals with developmental disabilities. (See contracts with licensed Providers to provide Low listing for Developmental Disabilities Administra- Intensity Support Services (LISS). Support services tion under “Statewide Agencies of Importance.”) are designed to enable a family to provide for the These agencies provide a wide range of services, needs of a child or an adult with developmental including residential (group homes, Alternative Liv- disabilities living in the home or to support an adult ing Units, Community Supported Living Arrange- with developmental disabilities living in the com- ments, etc.), day services (supported employment, munity. work adjustment training, transitional youth The Providers of LISS services may change from services, day habilitation services, etc.), and family year to year. For more information on the Provid- support services. While any of the agencies listed ers currently offering LISS, visit the DDA website below may provide services on a private pay or at http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/liss. gratis basis, the DDA usually provides most of the aspx, or contact the Central Maryland Regional funding for an individual’s services. Office of the DDA at 410-234-8200. In order to receive funding from the DDA, it is imperative that an individual goes through the ap- Agencies Providing Services to Individuals plication process. The first step in that process is with Developmental Disabilities calling the DDA Regional Office at 410-234-8200 The agencies listed below provide a wide range of (Toll Free 1-877-874-2494) and requesting an ap- community services to people with developmen- plication. The application can also be downloaded tal disabilities. For a more complete description, from the DDA’s website at http://dda.dhmh.mary- check out the agency’s website. land.gov/SitePages/apply.aspx. Once the applica- tion is received by the DDA Regional Office, the Abilities Network DDA will assign a representative to conduct a per- 8503 LaSalle Road sonal interview with the applicant. This represen- Towson, MD 21286 tative may be an employee of the Developmental 410-828-7700 Disabilities Administration, or a Service Coordina- www.abilitiesnetwork.org tor. DDA has contracts with different agencies to Services Offered: Supported Employment, Fam- provide service coordination to particular counties ily Support Services, Individual Support Services, or regions of the State. Community Supported Living Arrangements. While we have presented a brief summary of the agencies in Baltimore County that provide services Alliance, Inc. to individuals with developmental disabilities, it is See listing under “Mental Health Services”. highly recommended that you visit the DDA website. 16 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:17 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T17 Color: Apex Network Consolidated, Inc. Bello Machre, Inc. 5310 Old Court Road, Suite 102 7765 Freetown Road Randallstown, MD 21133 Glen Burnie, MD 21060 443-405-0099, 443-540-3337 443-702-3000 www.apexnetworkinc.com/index.html www.bellomachre.org Services Offered: Supported Employment, Voca- Services Offered: Residential, Family Support tional Day Program, Day Habilitation Program, Services, Individual Support Services, Respite Family Support Services, Individual Support Care, Community Support Living Arrangements Services, Community Supported Living Arrange- and Individual Family Care. ments, Respite Care. Be Our Guest, Ltd. The Arc Baltimore 7522 Slade Avenue 7215 York Road Pikesville, MD 21208-4538 Baltimore, MD 21212 410-602-8411 410-296-2272 Services Offered: Residential Services. www.thearcbaltimore.org Services Offered: Supported Employment, Resi- Best Buddies Maryland dential Services, Day Habilitation Program, Family 3500 Boston Street Support Services, Individual Support Services, MS 47 – Suite 210 Community Supported Living Arrangements, Baltimore, MD 21224 Vocational Day Program, Transitioning Youth Ser- 410-327-9812 vices, Individual Family Care, Behavioral Support www.bestbuddiesmaryland.org Services, Children Summer Camp, Respite Care. Services Offered: Matching people with and with- out disabilities in one on one friendship through Artemis Mission, Inc. five programs: Middle School, High School, Colleg- 429 Macintosh Circle es, Citizens and e-Buddies (through the Internet). Joppa, MD 21085 410-322-6428 Bestcare Nursing and Services Offered: Residential Residential Services Services, Respite Care. 600 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208 Associated Catholic Charities / Gallagher Services 410-415-6505 2520 Pot Spring Road http://bestcareresidential.com/ Timonium, MD 21093 Services Offered: Supported Employment, Resi- 410-252-4005 dential, Family Support Services, Individual Sup- www.catholiccharities-md.org/ port Services, Community Supported Living developmental-disabilities Arrangements, Respite Care. Services Offered: Residential Services, Medical Day and Rehabilitation Activities. Day Services, Caring Hands, Inc. Supported Employment, Aging Services. 41 North Philadelphia Boulevard Aberdeen, MD 21001 Athelas Institute, Inc. 410-273-9736 9104 Red Branch Road www.caringhandscommunity.com Columbia, MD 21045 Services Offered: Residential services, Respite Care. 410-964-1241 www.athelasinstitute.org Center for Community Integration Services Offered: Residential Services, Supported 1829 Reisterstown Road, Suite 350 Employment, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Baltimore, MD 21208 Workshop, Individual Support Services, Day Ha- 941-375-0229 (Main Office) bilitation Program, Behavioral Support Services, 443-280-1893 (Program Office) Respite Care and Community Support Living Ar- www.centerforcommunityintegration.org/index.html rangements continues on next page Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 17 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:18 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T18 Color: Services Offered: Family Support Services, Indi- 410-265-1490 vidual Support Services, Community Supported www.ncianet.org Living Arrangements, Residential Services, Respite Services Offered: Supported Employment, Voca- Care, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Work- tional Day/Sheltered Workshop, Day Habilitation shop, Supported Employment. Program, Individual Family Care, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrange- Changing People’s Lives/CPL ments, Behavioral Support Services, Residential 500 Redland Court, Suite 204 Services, Respite Care Owings Mills, MD 21117 www.cplcares.org Community Support Services 410-581-7800 for the Deaf (CSSD) Services Offered: Individual Family Care, Respite 2606 Rolling Road, Suite 301 Care. Windsor Mill, MD 21244 410-597-8780 Center for Social Change, Inc. Services Offered: Individual Support Services, 6600 Amberton Drive Residential Services Elkridge, MD 21075 410-579-6789 Companions, Inc. www.centerforsocialchange.org 9921 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 2D Services Offered: Residential Services, Family Owings Mills, MD 21117 Support Services, Individual Support Services, 410-394-8790 Community Supported Living Arrangements, www.companionsmd.org Vocational Day, Day Habilitation, and Supported Services Offered: Supported Employment, Resi- Employment. dential Services Change, Inc. The Coordinating Center 115 Stoner Avenue 8531 Veterans Highway, Third Floor Westminster, MD 21157 Millersville, MD 21108 410-876-2179 410-987-1048 www.changeinc.cc www.coordinatingcenter.org Services Offered: Supported Employment, Voca- Services Offered: The Coordinating Center coor- tional Day Program, Day Habilitation Program, dinates all services that people of all ages, with Family Support Services, Individual Support Ser- complex needs and disabilities, must have to live in vices, Community Supported Living the community through care coordination provid- Arrangements, Respite Care. ed through Medicaid home and community based waiver programs; provides private care coordina- The Chimes, Inc. tion and life care planning; helps people move from 4815 Seton Drive nursing facilities to home. Baltimore, MD 21215 410-358-6400 Creative Options, Inc. www.chimes.org 9411 Philadelphia Road, Suite H Services Offered: Supported Employment, Voca- Rosedale, MD 21237 tional Day Program, Day Habilitation Program, 410 780 4095 Family Support Services, Individual Support www.creativeopts.org Services, Individual Family Care, Community Sup- Services Offered: Residential, Family Support Ser- ported Living Arrangements, Residential Services, vices, Individual Support Services, Vocational Day Respite Care, Behavioral Support Services. Program/Sheltered Workshop, Day Habilitation Pro- gram, Community Supported Living Arrangements. Community Based Alternatives and Initiatives (CBAI) 7222 Ambassador Road Baltimore, Maryland 21244 18 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:18 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T19 Color: Destiny Group Home, Inc. Arrangements, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered 7412 Ricksway Road Workshop. Baltimore, MD 21208 443-794-9094 Fidelity Resources, Inc. Services Offered: Residential Services, Community 1018 A Cromwell Bridge Road Supported Living Arrangements Towson, MD 21284 410-337-0340 Dominion Resource Center, Inc. Services Offered: Family Support Services, Indi- 9818 C Liberty Road vidual Support Services, Supported Employment, Randallstown, 21133 Community Supported Living Arrangements, Sum- 443-388-4848 mer Programs/Camps and Vacations, Respite Care, www.dominionresource.net and Residential Services Services Offered: Residential Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, Individual Sup- Forward Visions, Inc. port Services 2035 York Road Lutherville, MD 21093-4229 Emerge, Inc. 410-252-7171 9180 Rumsey Road, Unit D-2 Services Offered: Family and Individual Support Columbia, MD 21045 Services, Residential Services,Community Sup- 410-884-4420 ported Living Arrangements www.emergeinc.org Services Offered: Supported Employment, Fam- Freedom To Choose, Inc. ily Support Services, Individual Support Services, 109 Melrose Ave., Suite E Community Supported Living Arrangements, Catonsville, MD 21228 Residential Services, Vocational Day Program, Day 410-788-0852 Habilitation Program, Respite Care, Behavioral Services Offered: Individual Family Care, Residen- Support Services tial Services, Community Supported Living Ar- rangements. Empowerment Options, Inc. 9633 Liberty Road, Suite D Group for the Independent Randallstown, MD 21133 Learning Disabled (GILD) 410-521-5500 P. O. Box 322 Services Offered: Community Supported Living Brooklandville, MD 21022 Arrangements, Residential Services 410-557-4944 www.gild-maryland.org/GILD/GILD_Home_Page. Erosun, Inc. html 1045 Taylor Avenue, Suite 101 Services Offered: Classes for independent living, Baltimore, Maryland 21286 social skills, and friendship building. Planning meet- 410-296-4643 ings, outings, parties, and informal gatherings. www.erosun.org Support for parents and family through shared Services Offered: Residential Services, Community experiences and guest speakers. Supported Living Arrangement, Vocational day Program, and Respite Care The Hearing and Speech Agency 5900 Metro Drive Family Service Foundation, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21215 2622 Lord Baltimore Drive 410-318-6780 (Voice) Baltimore, MD 21244 410-318-6758 (TTY) 301-459-2121 www.hasa.org www.fsfinc.org Services Offered: Speech-language evaluation and Services Offered: Supported Employment, Fam- therapy, audiology, occupational therapy, physical ily Support Services, Individual Support Services, therapy, sign language interpreting, sign language Residential Services, Community Supported Living continues on next page Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 19 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:19 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T20 Color: classes, oral interpreting, oral preschool education, Services Offered: Family Support Services, special education and other related services and Individual Support Services, Residential Services, programs for children and adults who are deaf, hard Community Supported Living Arrangements. of hearing or who have speech/language disorders, autism or other communication impairments. The League for People with Disabilities, Inc. 1111 East Cold Spring Lane Home-Sweet-Home DD, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21239-3998 9535 Liberty Road 410-323-0500 Randallstown, MD 21133 www.leagueforpeople.org 443-618-4344 Services Offered: Supported Employment, Vo- Services Offered: Family Support Services, Indi- cational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Day vidual Family Care, Individual Support Services, Habilitation Program, Summer Programs, Camp Community Supported Living Arrangements, Resi- Greentop Residential Summer Camp, Respite Care. dential Services, Respite Care, Behavioral Support Services, Vocational Day, Supported Employment. Living Out Loud, Inc. 1740 East Joppa Road, Suite 301 HUMANIM Parkville, MD 21234 6355 Woodside Court 410-665-2600 Columbia, MD 21046 https://livingoutloudagency.wordpress.com/ 410-381-7171 our-code-of-ethics/ www.humanim.com Services Offered: Community Support Living Services Offered: Family Support Services, Sup- Arrangements, Family Support Services, Individual ported Employment, Individual Support Services, Support Services. Behavioral Support Services, Community Sup- ported Living Arrangements, Residential Services, LIFE, Inc. Respite Care, Vocational day, Day Habilitation, Low 2822 Hollins Ferry Road Intensity Support Services. Baltimore, Maryland 21230 410-735-5433 Innovative Services, Inc. www.lifeinc.org 300 Redland Court, Suite 215 Services Offered: Residential Owings Mills, MD 21117 Services, Individual Support Services, Summer 410-363-9495 Programs, Community Supported Living Arrange- Services Offered: Community ments, Respite Care. Supported Living Arrangements, Residential Services, Respite Care Linwood Center 3421 Martha Bush Drive Itineris, Inc. Ellicott City, MD 21043 2050-A Rockrose Avenue 410-465-1352 Baltimore, Maryland 21211 www.linwoodcenter.org 443-275-1100 Services Offered: Residential Services, Supported www.itinerisbaltimore.org/index.htm Employment, Day Habilitation program. Services Offered: Supported Employment, Voca- tional Day Program, Day Habilitation Program, Living Sans Frontieres, Inc. Family Support Services, Individual Support Ser- 7124 Ambassador Drive vices, Community Supported Living Baltimore, MD 21244 Arrangements. Woodlawn, MD 21207 410-944-6005 Jewish Community Services (JCS) www.lsfrontiers.com/#xl_xr_page_index 5750 Park Heights Avenue Services Offered: Family Support Services, Individ- Baltimore, Maryland 21215 ual Support Services, Community Supported Living 410-466-9200 Arrangements, Residential Services, Respite Care. www.jcsbaltimore.org 20 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:19 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T21 Color: Maxim Healthcare Services Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Day 40 York Road Suite 200 Rehabilitation Program, Supported Employment, Towson, MD 21204 Community Supported Living Arrangements. 877-586-2946 (Toll free) www.maximhomecare.com Precision Healthcare Resources Incorporated Services Offered: Community 2 East Rolling Cross Road, Suite 155 Supported Living Arrangements, Behavioral Catonsville, MD 21228 Support Services, Individual Support Services. 410-747-4572 Services Offered: Family Support Services, Indi- Mid-Atlantic Human Services Corporation vidual Support Services,Community Supported 9649 Belair Road, Suite 102 Living Arrangements, Residential Services, Sup- Nottingham, MD 21236 ported Employment, Respite Services, Individual 410-497-3000 Family Care. www.ippi.org/maryland Services Offered: Group Homes and Alternative Progress Unlimited, Inc. Living Units, Individual Service Option, Respite 11431 Cronhill Drive, Suite C Services. Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-363-8550 National Multiple Sclerosis Society: www.progressunlimited.org Maryland Chapter Services Offered: Residential Services. 2219 York Road, Suite 302 Timonium, MD 21093 Progressive Horizons, Inc. 443-641-1200 7008 Security Blvd, Suite 120 www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/MDM/index. Baltimore, MD 21244 aspx 410 944 6166 Services Offered: Wellness Resources, Family Sup- www.progressivehorizonsinc.com port, Financial Assistance, Social and Emotional Services Offered: Community Supported Living Ar- Support, Mobility and Accessibility, Education, rangements, Residential, Family Support Services, Research and Clinical Trials. Individual Support Services, Respite Care. New Beginnings, Inc. Quantum Leap Incorporated 7501 Liberty Road, Suite A 100 Painters Mill Rd., Suite 820 Lochearn, Maryland 21207 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-597-8092 443-660-9470 www.newbeginningsagency.org www.qlincorporated.com Services Offered: Residential Services, Respite Care. Services Offered: Family Support Services, Com- munity Supported Living Arrangements, Residen- NorthStar Special Services, Inc. tial Services 106 Old Court Road, Suite 205 Pikesville, MD 21208 Richcroft, Inc. 410-415-5887 Executive Plaza IV Services Offered: Community Supported Living 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 700 Arrangements, Supported Employement, Day Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Habiliation Program, Residential Services. 410-785-3274 www.richcroft.com Penn-Mar Human Services, Inc. Services Offered: Residential Services, Individual 310 Old Freeland Road Family Care, Family Support Services, Individual Freeland, MD 21105 Support Services, Community Supported Living 410-343-1069 Arrangements, and Respite Care. www.penn-mar.org Services Offered: Residential Services, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 21 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:20 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T22 Color: Shared Support Maryland, Inc Starflight Enterprises, Inc. 5115 Edmondson Ave. 8930 Old Annapolis Road, Suite A Baltimore, MD 21229 Columbia, MD 21045 410-945-4356 443-661-1301 www.sharedsupportmd.org www.starflightenterprises.com/index.html Services Offered: Supported Employment, Fam- Services Offered: Family Support Services, Indi- ily Support Services, Individual Support Services, vidual Support Services, Individual Family Care, Community Supported Living Arrangements, Community Supported Living Arrangements, and Behavioral Support Services. Residential Services. Sheppard Pratt Health System St. Peter’s Adult Learning Center 6501 N. Charles Street 13 S. Poppleton Street Baltimore, MD 21204 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-938-5000 410-685-7340 www.sheppardpratt.org www.stpetersalc.org Services Offered: Sheppard Pratt offers inpatient, Services Offered: Day Habilitation partial hospitalization, residential, special educa- Program; Supported Employment. tion, respite and outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, adults & older adults Unified Community Connections, Inc. with co-existing developmental disabilities or Executive Plaza III significant neurological impairments. 11350 McCormick Rd., Suite 1100 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Shura, Inc. 410-484-4540, 1-800-451-2452 (Toll Free) 3104 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite 201 www.uc2.org Windsor Mill, MD 21244 Services Offered: Respite Care, Family Support Ser- 443-660-7664, 1-800-33-SHURA (Toll Free) vices, Individual Support Services,Community Sup- Services Offered: Residential; Community ported Living Arrangements, Residential Services, Supported Living Arrangement; Individual Support Supported Employment, Day Habilitation Program. Services; Respite Care. WorkFirst, Inc. Son Grace, Inc 3501 East Federal Street 7122 Harford Road, 2nd Floor Baltimore, MD 21213 Baltimore, MD 21234 410-276-1613 410-444-8133 www.humanim.com www.songraceinc.com Services Offered: Supported Employment, Voca- Services Offered: Respite Care, Residential Ser- tional Evaluations, Vocational/Situational Assess- vices, Community Supported Living Arrangements ments, Work Adjustment Training, Training Center. Spectrum Support, Inc. Additional Services for Persons with 6505 Ridenour Way East Developmental Disabilities Eldersburg, MD 21784 Hussman Center for Adults 410-795-6543 with Autism www.spectrum-support.org One Olympic Place Services Offered: Supported Employment, Com- Towson, MD 21204 munity Support Living Arrangements, Family 410-704-4486 Support Services, Individual Support Services, Day www.towson.edu/iwb/hussman/ Habilitation Program, Residential Services, Voca- Services Offered: The Hussman Center for Adults tional Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Individu- with Autism brings together Towson University al Family Care, Behavioral Support Services. students and young adults on the autism spectrum to create a mutually rewarding learning environ- ment. We have created more than 350 fun social activities, art classes, comedy workshops, creative 22 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:20 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T23 Color: movement experiences as well as specialized other information on developmental disabilities; training in language skills and personal fitness. Project HEAL serves as a bridge among advocates, attorneys, doctors, social workers, educators, Institute for Well-Being Towson University and health care advocates, enabling them to work One Olympic Place, Room 200 together for the benefit of children and adoles- Towson, MD 21204 cents needing both legal and medical assistance; 410-704-7300, 410-704-3095 (Voice and TTY) The Inclusive Child Care Training Program provides towsoniwb.com training, consultation, and mentoring to child care Services Offered: Hussman Center for Adults with providers throughout Maryland; and, Transition Autism; Occupational Therapy Center; Speech, Lan- Lecture Series of workshops is designed to edu- guage and Hearing Center; Wellness Center. cate about issues important to adolescents with disabilities who are approaching adulthood. Kennedy Krieger Institute 707 North Broadway People on the Go Baltimore, MD 21205 7000 Tudsbury Road 443-923-9400 or 888-554-2080 Merritt Family Building www.kennedykrieger.org Gwynn Oak, MD 21244 Services Offered: Kennedy-Krieger Institute has 443-923-9593 a number of locations throughout the Baltimore www.peopleonthegomaryland.com Metropolitan area and provides services address- Services Offered: People On the Go is a group of ing: autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disor- advocates with intellectual and developmental ders, bone disorders, brain injury, cerebral palsy, challenges who use our voices to be heard and communication disorders, developmental disor- recognized. We believe all people should be active ders, Down Syndrome, feeding disorders, learning participants in their communities and we strive to disorders, muscular dystrophy, rehabilitation, eliminate discrimination. sleep disorders, spina bifida, spinal cord injury and paralysis, Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Loyola Clinical Centers Belvedere Square 5911 York Road, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21212 410-617-1200 www.loyola.edu/clinical-centers Services Offered: Operating as a graduate train- ing facility under the auspices of Loyola University Maryland, the Loyola Clinical Centers provides audiology, speech language pathology, literacy, psychoeductional assessment, counseling, and other mental health services on a fee for service basis. Sliding scale available for those demonstrat- ing financial need. Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger 7000 Tudsbury Road Windsor Mill, MD 21244 443-923-9555 http://mcdd.kennedykrieger.org/ Services Offered: The Resource Finder informs consumers, families and professionals about community services, trainings, research, and Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 23 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:20 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T24 Color: Education Services Baltimore County offers a variety of services for Services Offered: The CRC offers trained Individu- children and adolescents with disabilities, both alized Education Program facilitators to make the public and private. IEP process more effective. Baltimore County Public Schools – Maryland State Dept. of Education– Office of Special Education Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) The Jefferson Building, 4th Floor 2301 Argonne Drive 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218-1696 Towson, MD 21204 410-554-9442 (Administration) 410-887-3660 www.dors.maryland.gov www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/ This website The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services provides descriptions of a variety of services of- (DORS) offers programs and services that help fered through the Office of Special Education. people with disabilities go to work or stay inde- Services Offered: The Office of Special Educa- pendent in their homes and communities. DORS is tion seeks to improve the performance of stu- composed of the public vocational rehabilitation dents with disabilities and assist in narrowing the (VR) program and the Disability Determination achievement gap by ensuring equal access to the Services. curriculum and differentiated instruction in the Administrative Offices / Eastern Baltimore County least restrictive environment (LRE). 3 "'*.5+)2 %$$.0' 10461 Mill Run Circle, Ste. LL1, Owings Mills, MD 21117 The Community College of Baltimore County 410-998-2040 CASE Single Step Program 3 451,5+ 7200 Sollers Point Road, Suite 104 113 Towsontown Blvd., Suite B Baltimore, MD 21222-4649 Towson, MD 21286-5352 443-840-3262 410-321-4044, 410-415-9300 (TTY or VP) www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Adults- 3 %1.+*, -.22, with-Disabilities.aspx 10461 Mill Run Circle, Ste. LL1 Services Offered: CASE Single Step provides Owings Mills, MD 21117 students with academic, pre-vocational, social 410-998-2030 and independent living skills. Students leave the 3 6),8'7+ &)28.!57' #5(+8/ program prepared for success in college study, 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218 employment and adult life. 410-554-3320 Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE) See listing under “Legal Resources for People with 7484 Candlewood Road, Suite R Disabilities in Baltimore County”. Hanover, MD 21076 http://crcbaltimorecounty.org/newsite/wp-content/ 410-859-5400, 800-899-8837 uploads/2012/05/CRC-IEP-Presentation-in-pdf2.pdf www.mcie.org 24 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:23 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T25 Color: Services Offered: MCIE is a statewide nonprofit Residential treatment center for adolescent males organization dedicated to the inclusion of students age 13–21 with sexual behavior problems. with disabilities in their neighborhood schools. MCIE provides a variety of services to families and schools, Delrey School including, but not limited to: individual advocacy; 3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 804-807 administrative advocacy; training and support; in- Baltimore, MD 21227 service training; and, individual student planning. 410-314-5000 www.delreyschool.org Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Serves children with multiple disabilities. Education Facilities (MANSEF) P.O Box 6815 The Forbush School at Glyndon Baltimore, MD 21285-6815 407 Central Avenue 410-938-4413 Reisterstown, MD 21136 www.mansef.org 410-517-5400 Services Offered: The Maryland Association of www.sheppardpratt.org/special-education-servic- Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) es/our-schools/forbush-school-glyndon/ is a not-for-profit organization of nonpublic special Serves students who have emotional and behav- education facilities approved by the Maryland ioral disabilities and autism. State Department of Education. These facilities, throughout Maryland, promote quality services The Forbush School at Hunt Valley for children and youth with disabilities. MANSEF 11201 Pepper Road schools in Baltimore County include: Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-527-9505 The Arrow Center for Education www.sheppardpratt.org/special-education-servic- 1605 Cromwell Bridge Road es/our-schools/forbush-school-hunt-valley/ Baltimore, MD 21234 Serves children with complex intellectual and 410-882-9133 behavioral disabilities. www.arrow.org Provides foster care, diagnostic services, special- The Forbush Therapeutic Preschool at Towson ized education, kinship care. 6501 N. Charles Street Gibson Building The Arrow Center for Education Tangram Towson, MD 21204 8800 Orchard Tree Lane , Suites 8824-30 410-938-4411 Towson, MD 21286 www.sheppardpratt.org/special-education- 410-657-2330 services/our-schools/forbush-therapeutic- www.arrow.org preschool-towson/ Serves abused and neglected children and families Serves students with autism, pervasive develop- in crisis. mental disorder (PDD), developmental delays in one or more areas, severe behavioral and emo- Auburn School—Baltimore Campus tional problems, multiple learning problems, and 7401 Park Heights Avenue other related disorders. Baltimore, MD 21208 410-617-0418 Good Shepherd School www.theauburnschool.org/baltimore.cfm 4100 Maple Avenue Serves students with social and communication Baltimore, MD 21227 challenges. 410-247-2770 www.gssmaryland.org Chesapeake Treatment Center – A residential treatment center for adolescents New Directions Academy with severe emotional and behavioral problems. 9700 Old Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD 21234 410 663 8500 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 25 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:23 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T26 Color: Hannah More School Strawbridge School 12039 Reisterstown Road 3300 Gaither Road Reisterstown, MD 21136-3042 Baltimore, MD 21244-2916 410-526-5000 410-922-2100 www.hannahmore.org www.boardofchildcare.org/strawbridge_school.php Provides individualized academic, vocational and Serves students primarily with emotional and therapeutic programs to students whose needs behavioral disabilities. require a specialized school setting. Trellis School The Harbour School at Baltimore 14550A York Road 11251 Dolfield Boulevard Sparks, MD 21152 Owings Mills, MD 21117 443-330-7900 443-394-3760 www.trellisservices.com www.harbourschool.org Serves children with autism and related communi- Serves students with learning disabilities, autism, cation disorders. speech language impairments, and other disabilities. Villa Maria School at Dulaney Valley High Road School of Baltimore County 2300 Dulaney Valley Road 7707 German Hill Road Timonium, MD 21093-2739 Baltimore, MD 21222-1525 410-252-6343 410-282-8500 www.catholiccharities-md.org/villa-maria- www.sesi-schools.com/schools/high-road-school- schools/timonium/ of-baltimore-county-md/ Serves children with significant emotional, Provides individualized academic, behavioral, and behavioral and learning challenges. therapeutic needs of students requiring special education services Villa Maria School at Pot Spring Mann Residential School 2600 Dulaney Valley Road Sheppard Pratt Health Systems Timonium, MD 21093-2732 P.O. Box 6815, 6501 N. Charles St. 410-252-3725 Baltimore, MD 21285-6815 www.catholiccharities-md.org/ http://www.sheppardpratt.org/sp_htmlcode/sp_ villa-maria-schools/st-vincents/ locations/sp_loc_balt_rtc.aspx Provides intensive educational and clinical servic- Serves adolescents with severe behavioral prob- es for children and youth with emotional, learning lems who require a self-contained program. and multiple disabilities. New Visions Academy of Baltimore Special Education Citizens’ 7131 Rutherford Road Advisory Committee (SECAC) Baltimore, MD 21244-2702 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Room 114 410-298-2691 Towson, MD 21204 www.thenewvisionsacademy.com www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/secac.html Provides specialized education, therapy and hands- Meeting Times: Second Monday of the month, from on training to male students who have been unable 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to succeed in the public school system. Since 1978, The Baltimore County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee has provided a forum Shafer Center for Early Intervention for issues pertaining to children with disabilities. 11500 Cronridge Drive, Suite 130 Our members advocate at the county, state and Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 federal level to make recommendations and assist 410-517-1113 Baltimore County Public Schools about issues http://theshafercenter.com/ including the education budget, inclusion, assess- Serves children with autism and other develop- ments, support services and other issues concern- mental delays. ing children and special education services. 26 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:23 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T27 Color: Additional Special Education Schools in Stevenson, MD 21153-2036 Baltimore County 410-580-5551 Chimes School www.theodysseyschool.org 4810 Seton Drive Serves children in a lower and middle school Baltimore, MD 21215 setting with above average to exceptional higher 410-358-8270 level thinking skills who have been diagnosed with www.chimes.org/maryland/pdf/chimes-school.pdf dyslexia or other language-related learning differ- Serves students with developmental disabilities. ences. Jemicy School Unified Community Connections,Inc. Lower and Middle School Campus Delrey School Grades 1-8 3610 Commerce Drive 11 Celadon Road Suite 804 807 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Baltimore, MD 21227 410-653 2700 410-314-5000 Upper School Campus www.delreyschool.org Grades 9-12 and Upper School Prep Program Serves children from age 3–21 with multiple dis- 11202 Garrison Forest Road abilities. Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-653 2700 Transition Services —Maryland www.jemicyschool.org Transitioning Youth Serves students with dyslexia and other related The State of Maryland has developed a website language based learning differences. specifically directed toward students transition- ing out of high school and their families. The site Maryland School for the Blind covers topics such as Transition Planning, College, 3501 Taylor Avenue Employment Services, Health Care, Transporta- Baltimore, MD 21236 tion, and Additional Resources. 410-444-5000 www.mdtransition.org www.mdschblind.org 410-767-3660 Serves children and youth from infancy to age 22 who are blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled. Developmental Disabilities Administration Transitioning Youth – Central Maryland Office Maryland School for the Deaf 410-234-8227 Columbia Campus http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/ 8169 Old Montgomery Rd., P.O. Box 894 transitioning.aspx Columbia, MD 21043 Transitioning Youth comprise a special category 410-480-4500 (Voice), 410-480-4501 (TTY) of eligibility and priority for services. Through the www.msd.edu Governor’s Transitioning Youth Initiative the DDA, Frederick Campus in collaboration with the Division of Rehabilitative 101 Clarke Place Services (DORS), has been able to fund supported P.O. Box 250Frederick, MD 21705 employment and other day services for eligible 301-360-2000 (Voice), 301-360-2001 (TTY) graduating students who otherwise may not have www.msd.edu received DDA services. Serves deaf and hard of hearing children, ages For an individual to be eligible for the Gover- 4-16. Primarily a day school program with limited nor’s Transitioning Youth Initiative (GTYI) he or she residential services. MSD also has a Family Educa- must be found fully eligible as developmentally tion/Early Intervention program that serves deaf disabled. Additionally, the student is eligible from and hard of hearing babies and toddlers from ages his/her 21st birthday until his/her 22nd birthday. If birth to 4 years. the date of graduation is after the individual’s 21st birthday, the individual shall continue to be eligible The Odyssey School for one year after the date of graduation. 3257 Bridle Ridge Lane Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 27 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:24 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T28 Color: Colleges and Universities CCBC, Essex Local Colleges and Universities are required to Contact: Director, Office of Special Services provide equal educational opportunity to students 443-840-1741 with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with College of Notre Dame of Maryland Disabilities Act (ADA). Virtually all local institutes Contact: Director of Counseling and Disability of higher education have a person or office des- Support Services, 410-532-5379 ignated to provide reasonable accommodations and services to students with disabilities. Students Coppin State University needing accommodations must make a request to Contact: Disability Support Services Program the designated person or office and submit docu- Counselor, 410-951 3944 mentation of their disability. Accommodations are determined based on the student’s disability and Goucher College individual needs. Contact your College or Univer- Contact: College Disabilities Specialist, 410-337-6178 sity’s Office of Disability Support Services for a more complete explanation of its support services Johns Hopkins University program. Contact: Director, ADA Compliance and Disability Services, 410-516-8075 Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Catonsville Loyola University Maryland Contact: Program Assistant, 443-840 5617 Contact: Director, Disability Support Services 410-617-2062 CCBC, Dundalk Contact: Counselor, 443-840-3774 Maryland Institute College of Art Contact: Director, Learning Resource Center 410-225-2416 Morgan State University Contact: Coordinator of Disability Support Services, 443-885-3946 Stevenson University Contact: Office of Academic Support Services 443-334-2332 Towson University Contact: Director, Disability Support Services 410-704-2638 University of Baltimore Contact: Director of the Center for Educational Access, 410-837-4775 University of Maryland Baltimore County Contact: Student Support Services 410-455-2459 THE HEARING AND SPEECHAGENCY helping Baltimore communicate better since 1926 Call 410-318-6780 or visit www.hasa.org 28 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 10:56 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T29 Color: 410.884.4420 www.emergeinc.org eMerge is aMaryland- based organization “WeNever supporting individuals with developmental, physical and mental disabilities. Today Say Never” we serve morethan 450 people, many of them rejected by other agencies. We don’t give up on individuals entrusted to the eMerge family—no matter howsevere their disabilities—and encourage them in choosing personally enriching paths to living and working in their communities. We offer the following services: Ourdedicated team, •Residential reinforced by an •Employment expanding circle of •Day families, volunteers, •Community Learning and local businesses, •Supported Living is key to our consistent •Therapeutic Supports success. *Emerge, Inc. is a501 (c) (3) non-profit organization-donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:02 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T30 Color: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland 3345 Washington Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21227 410-737-2600, 1-800-322 4567 (toll free) www.bism.org Services Offered: BISM offers innovative rehabili- tation and training programs, along with diverse employment opportunities, to blind and low vision Employment adults, seniors, and youth. The Rehabilitation division provides excellence in blindness training Services in Braille, White Cane Travel, Computer Technol- ogy, Independent Living, Adjustment to Blindness, Careers, and much more! Baltimore County Department of Economic and Developmental Disabilities Administration Workforce Development The Developmental Disabilities Administration Individuals may wish to visit a Baltimore County provides funding for over 45 agencies in Baltimore Workforce Development Center. The Department County that serve the needs of individuals with of Economic and Workforce Development has developmental disabilities. Many of these agen- three Workforce Development Centers to assist cies provide supported employment and other individuals seeking new careers or to find new employment services. Please see the listings under jobs that match their skills. Workforce Develop- “Developmental Disabilities” for a more complete ment Centers provide career consultation, résumé listing of the agencies. development, and a computerized job bank. In addi- tion, each office is well equipped with labor market The IMAGE Center – Independent Marylanders and career information, and a job-resource library. Achieving Growth through Empowerment www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ See listing under “Additional Resources”. jobtraining/jobseeker.html The Centers are located at: Government Employment Workforce Development Center at Eastpoint Employment opportunities for public service posi- 7930 Eastern Boulevard tions can be located at the following websites. Baltimore, MD 21224 Baltimore County Government: Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.baltimorecountymd.gov 410-288-9050 Click on “I Want To…” at the top of the page, then [email protected] click on “View Job Listings” under “Most Requested Workforce Development Center at Hunt Valley Services.” 11101 McCormick Road, Suite 102 Maryland State Government: Hunt Valley, MD 21031 www.maryland.gov Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Click on “Jobs” at the top of the page. 410-887-7940 Federal Government: [email protected] www.usajobs.gov Workforce Development Center at the There is a section specifically for “Individuals with Liberty Center Disabilities” 3637 Offutt Road Randallstown, MD 21133 Maryland State Department of Education - Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 410-887-8912 A starting point for individuals with disabilities [email protected] interested in seeking employment is to contact the Maryland State Department of Education - Divi- sion of Rehabilitation Services (DORS). This agency screens applicants not only for job placement but for other supportive services such as career 30 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:24 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T31 Color: assessment and vocational training. DORS offers Social Security Administration— specialized training for people who are blind/visu- Ticket to Work Program ally impaired through the Workforce and Technol- For general inquiries, contact: P.O. Box 1433, ogy Center (WTC), a comprehensive rehabilitation Alexandria, VA 22313 facility. DORS places a high priority on supporting 1-866-949-3687 high school students with disabilities as they make a www.yourtickettowork.com transition from school to higher education, training, Services Offered: The Ticket to Work and Self-Suf- or employment. Please see the listing for Maryland ficiency Program is an employment program for State Department of Education - Division of Rehabil- people with disabilities who are interested in going itation Services (DORS) under “Education Services”. to work. The Ticket Program is part of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of Maryland Works - Your Workforce Connection 1999 - legislation designed to remove many of the 10270 Old Columbia Road, Suite 100 barriers that previously influenced people’s deci- Columbia, MD 21046 sions about going to work because of the concerns 410-381-8660 (Columbia), 410-551-3130 (Baltimore) over losing health care coverage. The goal of the http://mdworks.com/ Ticket Program is to increase opportunities and Services Offered: Maryland Works, Inc. is a state- choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries wide membership association whose members are to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation dedicated to promoting economic and workforce (VR), and other support services from public and development for individuals facing barriers to private providers, employers, and other organiza- employment. tions. Under the Ticket Program, the Social Secu- rity Administration provides disability beneficiaries with a Ticket they may use to obtain the services and jobs they need from a new universe of organi- zations called Employment Networks (ENs). 310 Old Freeland Rd., Freeland, MD 21053 (410) 343-1069 Providing supportservices in our communities which promote value, independence, and self-determination, to families and individuals with disabilities or human service needs. www.penn-mar.org Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 31 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:25 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T32 Color: Eastern Family Resource Center /9;; "I03EN73 #G.0I- 1I7D- Baltimore, MD 21237 410-887-0400 Essex Health Center 201 Back River Neck Road Baltimore, MD 21221 Health 410-887-0246 Hannah More Health Center Services 12035 Reisterstown Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 410-887-1152 Baltimore County Department of Health 6401 York Road, Third Floor Liberty Family Resource Center Baltimore, MD 21212 3525 Resource Drive 410-887-BCHD (2243) Randallstown, MD 21133 www.baltimorecountymd.gov/health 410-887-0600 Services Offered: The Baltimore County Depart- ment of Health is divided into five bureaus, which Towson Health Center directly provide programs and services that 9;84 B0CNOI )D-3.- promote and protect public health to individuals, Baltimore, MD 21286 families, and the communities. Those five are: 410-887-6000 (WIC), 410-887-2437 M (-K0D7OI0N !-0N=K ?J-3=0N K-0N=K6 +JOE732 '-++0- tion, substance abuse) Woodlawn Health Center M *N737'0N #-ID7'-+ ?<-3=0N6 7JJ.37,0=7O3+6 +'KOONA 1811 Woodlawn Drive based wellness centers, testing services; Women, Baltimore, MD 21207 Infants and Children) 410-887-1332 M *OJJ.37=C !-0N=K #-ID7'-+ ?2-I70=I7' '0+- J03- agement, home health, medical transportation, Substance Abuse Treatment Center personal care) Baltimore County Eastern Area Treatment Center M !-0N=K'0I- )''-++ ?'03'-I +'I--37326 'O.3+-N732 /9;; "I03EN73 #G.0I- 1I7D-6 BK7I< "NOOI and case management, HIV testing, services for Baltimore, MD 21237 the uninsured) 410-887-6465 M &I-D-3=7O36 &IO=-'=7O3 : &I-50I-<3-++ ?037J0N services; disease control, and environmental health) WIC Centers The Health Department operates seven Nutrition Health Centers &IO2I0J+ LOI @OJ-36 %3L03=+ 03< *K7N 32 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:25 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T33 Color: Hearing Services: (includes assessment and hearing aids): 410-887-6443 (Eastern Family Resource Cen- ter); 410-887-0611 (Liberty Family Resource Center) HIV testing and counseling: 410-887-AIDS (2437) Assessment Center Home Health Services: 410-887-2725 Immunizations (childhood and select adult): 6355 Woodside Court •Columbia, MD 21046 410-887-2705 Maryland Children’s Health Program: 410-887-2957 Medical Assistance Personal Care Program: 410-887-3485 Providing specialized and comprehensive Medical Assistance Transportation Program: assessment services to individuals who 410-887-2828 want to maximize their social, occupational, Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing Services: and/or academic functioning. In order to 410-887-2705. help people attain success, the following # -))9'.23 "*.'+< &*3+*5! AB(/667/B==@ services areoffered: # %.?+*53 $.84'0 1*?),5;* &*3+*5 / AB(/667/:A>@ Tobacco Cessation: 410-887-3828 •Neuropsychological Testing •Educational Testing •Psychological Testing •AD/HD Evaluation •Dementia Evaluation Call us today (410) 381-7596 AUDIOLOGYAND HEARINGAID SERVICES TRUSTEDBYMARYLANDER’SFOR OVER 35 YEARS Elkridge 6020 Meadowridge AA Center Drive, SuiteC Hearing Lutherville-Timonium 1813 York Road Ross Cushing,Au.D. Shannon Wrabel, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Doctor of Audiology SuiteB Rediscoverthe sounds of life. Columbia -Elkridge Lutherville -Timonium CALL US TODAYFOR AFREEHEARING CONSULTATION! 410-946-1641 Bringinthisadtoreceive d. 09573-15 Email us at: [email protected] ve 10%OFF ser Learn more at AAHearingGroup.com Re ALREADYLOW PRICING ghts Checkusout on www.facebook.com/hearingexperts RI ll FORPREMIER NUEAR .A BRANDHEARING AIDS. Limitone percustomer. 015 NuEar Preferred Provider Preferred Provider Preferred Provider Preferred Provider Notvalid with anyother offersorpromotions. Offer expires 1/1/17. ©2 Additional offices located: Ashburn•ChevyChase •Frederick •MontgomeryVillage•Rockville Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 33 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:25 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T34 Color: Home and Community- Based Waiver Services Medicaid Waiver programs help an eligible person # -0EAF5+ %57 )5B0 35A>0B to receive services in the home and community 410-767-1444 rather than in an institution. Waiver programs vary Medical Day Care is a structured group program by type of program, requirements and services. that provides health, social, and related support ser- The number of people served and monies available vices to functionally disabled adults, age 16 and older. also may vary. Call the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at 410-767-6500 for information # :5B0 5 # =B.9B5DI H.B !+E0B (E2+1I 5 34 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:26 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T35 Color: persistent mental illness, serious emotional distur- Eastside Family Shelter bance, and opioid substance use disorders. www.canconnects.org 3+?+::/)@( Through the Department of Social Ser- # '*;;-59,1 6/,>4/1@ vices: 410-853-3000 Contact the Developmental Disabilities Adminis- 0>+),+: $+@=:98,9*5( 125 emergency shelter beds tration at 410-767-5600 for women and families. Residents receive meals, The Community Pathways waiver provides ser- laundry and shower facilities, housing search vices and supports to individuals, of any age, living assistance, tutoring for children, and more. Day in the community, meet the criteria for a develop- programing is provided by the Dept. of Social mental disability. Services and includes case management, GED, job skills classes, child development and parenting and # ./97+: ?*: '>9)<:+5 49,> &-,9@; life skills workshops. 08+=,:-; $9@*:<+: 410-767-0261 The Autism Waiver through Medical Assistance Family Crisis Center will allow eligible children with autism spectrum P.O. Box 3909 disorder to receive additional waiver services to Dundalk, MD 21222 support them in their home and community. 410-285-4357 (Administration) 410-285-7496 (Shelter) Crisis Support for People in Baltimore County 410-828-6390 (Crisis Hotline) The following is a list of crisis support programs www.familycrisiscenter.net/ for homeless and at risk people in Baltimore Coun- 0>+),+: $+@=:98,9*5( Domestic Violence Shelter for ty. Included are emergency shelters, providers of 48 women and children. Services include therapy, transitional housing, outreach centers, and refer- court accompaniment, meals, and various other ral services. Please note that these descriptions of services to help residents gain permanent housing services are not exhaustive and only list a few of and independence. the most pertinent services of each agency. Since these programs vary greatly in their capacities and Hannah More Shelter services, it is highly recommended that you call the www.vincentbaltimore.org agency to determine if it has the capability to meet 410-773-0320 your individual needs for service. 3+?+::/)@( Through the Department of Social Ser- Also, an extremely valuable resource is the Bal- vices – 410-853-3000 timore County Public Library’s “Street Card” site. 0>+),+: $+@=:98,9*5( 85 emergency shelter beds Visit the site at www.bcpl.info/community/street- for women and families. Residents receive meals, card, where you will find programs and services laundry and shower facilities, case management, for individuals who are, or who are in jeopardy of parenting classes, housing and budget counseling, becoming homeless. housing search assistance, tutoring for children, life skills classes and more. Shelters Baltimore County Department of Social Services INNterim Housing Corporation / INNterim House 6401 York Road 410-486-8175 Baltimore, MD 21212 www.innterim.org/ 410-853-3000, 410-828-6390 (24-hour hotline) 0>+),+: $+@=:98,9*5( Transitional Housing for nine &?,+: "*-:@( 410-583-9398 families with children. The INNterim House tran- %5+:21 &@@9@,/5=+( 410-853-3385 sitional shelter offers common space for meals, http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/so- meeting and gatherings, laundry and shower cialservices/ facilities, and playrooms. Residents work on such 0+:79=+@ !??+:+<( Emergency shelter placement; goals as employment, financial stability, child care, counseling and case management; assistance in education, etc. to help them obtain permanent applying for benefits; heating and electric bill as- housing. Services provided are case management, sistance; and, housing counseling. Also, see listing tutoring for the children, parenting skills, employ- for the Maryland Department of Human Resources ment and housing assistance, and counseling. under “Additional Resources”. continues on next page Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 35 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:26 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T36 Color: INNterim Gardens Food/Other Emergency Assistance Permanent Supporting Housing for 10 families in (Call for days and hours of operation) individual apartment units. Case management and Baltimore County Department of Social Services supportive services are provided for each family. District Offices in Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Reisterstown, and Towson. Call 410-853-3000 to Night of Peace Overnight Shelter be directed to the office near you. 410-922-4357 http://nightofpeace.com/ Assistance Center of Towson Churches Referrals: Through the Department of Social 120 W. Pennsylvania Avenue Services – 410-853-3000 Towson, MD 21204 Shelter Description: Shelter is located in a church 410-296-4855 in Randallstown, Maryland. It is an overnight www.actconline.info/Home_Page.html shelter for families with beds for 28 individuals. Services Offered: Food pantry and referrals. Help Residents receive dinner and breakfast as well with BGE, eviction prevention, prescriptions (for as laundry and shower facilities. Private cubicles residents of central area), clothing, holds mail. equipped with mattresses and storage closets are provided for each family. Supportive services Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries Network include case management, life skills classes, tutor- 25 Bloomsbury Avenue ing for children, housing counseling, and more. Catonsville, MD 21228 410-747-HELP (4357) Turn Around, Inc. http://catonsvillehelp.org/ 401 Washington Avenue Services Offered: Food pantry. Help with BGE, Suite 300 eviction prevention (for residents of Catonsville Towson, MD 21204 area). 443-279-0379 410-377-8111 (to make an appointment) Community Assistance Network (CAN) http://www.turnaroundinc.org/ 7900 E. Baltimore Street Shelter Description: Domestic Violence Shelter for Baltimore, MD 21224 19 women and children. Women and their children 410-285-4674 receive many services to help them become stable www.canconnects.org and move out into independence. Services include Services Offered: Food pantry. Help with BGE, therapy, job searches, budgeting, child care, etc. eviction prevention, clothing, furniture (County- wide). West Side Men’s Shelter Outreach: Offices located in Dundalk, Essex, Hil- www.canconnects.org lendale, Lansdowne, Randallstown, and Rosedale. Referrals: Through the Department of Social Ser- vices: 410-853-3000 Community Crisis Center Shelter Description: Emergency shelter beds for 725 Main Street 110 men. Residents receive dinner and breakfast as Reisterstown, MD 21136 well as laundry and shower facilities. Supportive www.communitycrisiscenterinc.org services include case management and support 410-526-7111 with ID’s, birth certificates, transportation, cloth- Services Offered: Food pantry. Help with BGE, ing, housing counseling and search assistance, like eviction prevention (for residents of Reisterstown, skills classes, and more. Owings Mills,Glyndon). Eastern Interfaith Outreach 155 Orville Road Essex, MD 21221 410-391-6181 Services Offered: Food pantry (Essex/Middle River area). 36 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:27 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T37 Color: Hereford Food Bank United Churches Assistance Network (UCAN) Grace for All Soup Kitchen 40 Church Lane 16931 York Road Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 Monkton, MD 21111 410-628-2102 410-343-0660 http://ucanmd.org/ www.herefordfoodbank.org/Home.html Services Offered: Food pantry and clothing refer- Services Offered: Food pantry. Help with BGE, rals, eviction prevention, help with BGE, prescrip- eviction prevention (For northern Baltimore tions (for residents of northern area). County residents in 21120, 21111, 21152, 21053, 21155) We Are Family Jewish Community Services 8611 Church Lane Main Office Randallstown, MD 21133 5750 Park Heights Avenue 410-922-9621 Baltimore, MD 21215 Services Offered: Food pantry, help with BGE, 410-466-9200 eviction prevention, prescriptions (for residents of www.jcsbaltimore.org/ northwest area). Services Offered: Emergency food. Help with BGE, eviction prevention. Southwest Emergency Services 1201 Maple Avenue Arbutus, MD 21227 410-247-8154 Services Offered: Food pantry. Help with BGE, evic- tion prevention (for residents of 21227), clothing. James W. Curran Ill, CFP© Managing Director Fremont (Monty) J. Knittle,CFA Vice President, Portfolio Manager Craig L. Martin, CRPC© Associate Vice President The Curran Knittle Group 2330 W. Joppa Road, Lutherville,MD21093 Special Needs, Retirement &FamilyFinancial Planning [email protected] 410.659.8918 PROTECTING &SERVING FOCUS SERVICES Planning forthe future of an Individual with special needs requires preparation, careful •Full comprehensivefamily financial planning research and experienced professional guidance and special needs planning Parents or grandparents planning forthe financial well-being of aspecial needs individual face •Full service investment management severalchallenges: •Insurance reviewand assessment •Protecting the eligibility of their child with special needs for government benefits like Supplemental •Coordination of trusted professional advisors Social Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid; and family/personal advocates •Developing asuccession plan for when parents are unable to be the central caregivers; •Retirement income planning •Providing additional Income to facilitate abetter The views herein are those of the author and do not quality of life; necessarily reflect the views of Harbor Investment •Reviewing options other than placing siblings in a Advisory, LLC or its affiliates.All opinions are subject to position of responsibility that they may not be change without notice.Neither the information provided prepared, able or willing to assume; or nor anyopinion expressed constitutes asolicitation forthe purchase or sole of anysecurity. Past performance is no •Depriving their other children of ameaningful guarantee of future results.Harbor Investment Advisory, inheritance. LLC,Member FINRA, SPIC. Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 37 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:27 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T38 Color: Housing Choices & Alternatives Rental Assistance MD Department of Housing and Community Housing Choice Voucher Program Development—Rental Housing Locator Baltimore County Department of Social Services 7800 Harkins Road 6401 York Road Lanham, MD 20706 Baltimore, MD 21212 1-877-428-8844 (MD Housing Search) 410-853-8900 www.mdhousingsearch.org http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/ Services Offered: The housing locator service al- socserv/financialassistance/dsssec8.html lows people to locate available housing that best Services Offered: Housing Choice Voucher Pro- fits their individual and family needs. The service gram (“Section 8” Housing Assistance). The Housing can be accessed online 24-hours a day and is sup- Choice Voucher Program helps low-income fami- ported by a toll-free, bilingual call center M-F, lies or elderly/disabled persons pay their rent. The 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST. funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program is limited. Applicants are placed on a waiting list. St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center— St. Ambrose Homesharing Apartment Searches 321 E. 25th Street Accessible affordable housing continues to be Baltimore, MD 21218 a primary need for persons with disabilities 410-366-6180 in Baltimore County. Unfortunately, given the www.stambrosehousing.org transitional nature of apartments, it is virtually Services Offered: In addition to other housing ser- impossible to print a listing of accessible housing vices, the Center provides a homesharing program that remains up-to-date. However, following are that helps homeowners stay in and maintain their resources that can direct you services that can homes who may be experiencing difficulty mak- make your search easier. ing ends meet because of age or some other life circumstance. Greater Baltimore Community Housing Resource Board, Inc. Home Ownership and Home P. O. Box 66180 Improvement Initiatives Baltimore, MD 21239 MD Department of Housing and Community 410-929-7640 Development— Homeownership for Individuals www.gbchrb.org with Disabilities Services Offered: Besides publishing a listing of 7800 Harkins Road apartments on its website, the Greater Baltimore Lanham, MD 20706 CHRB provides Fair Housing education, training, and 301-429-7852 advocacy in Maryland, as well as “Choosing Housing: www.dhcd.maryland.gov/Website/ A Self-Help Guide.” programs/hidp/Default.aspx Services Offered: The Homeownership for Individ- uals with Disabilities Program is offered through 38 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:28 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T39 Color: the Maryland Department of Housing and Commu- $ 8/)-9=*;, (*.5-2 #.=/5 4,)/-9*5B (*==9BB9*5 nity Development (DHCD) and is available state- Drumcastle Government Center wide. Please call Single Family Housing at 301- 6401 York Road, Suite 1013 429-7852 or send an email to SingleFamilyHousing. Baltimore, Maryland 21212 [email protected] for additional information. 410-887-5917 www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ Emergency Repair Grants Agencies/humanrelations Services Offered: Grants for repair of imminently Services Offered: The Baltimore County Human hazardous conditions in single family homes. Maxi- Relations Commission enforces the County’s mum grant is $7,500. anti-discrimination law, Article 29 of the Baltimore Apply Through: Baltimore County Department of County Code, 2003. The commission is governed Planning, Housing Opportunities Program by an appointed 15 member board of directors, (410-887-3124) and an executive director who is appointed by the County Executive to oversee the Office of the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program Commission. Services Offered: Loans for up to 110% of property $ 8/)-9=*;, +,93@<*;@**>' &5?: value for repairs to 1-4 unit dwellings at 0%-6% 2530 N. Charles Street interest. Baltimore, MD 21218 Apply Through: Baltimore County Housing Oppor- 410-243-4468, 1-800-487-6007 (Hotline) tunities Program, 410-887-3124 www.bni-maryland.org Services Offered: BNI conducts investigations, re- Settlement Expense Loan Program (SELP) sponds to complaints, conducts advertising stud- Services Offered: Loans of up to $10,000 for closing ies and disability surveys, education and outreach, costs for first-time buyers. Deferred repayment reasonable accommodation and modification until the transfer of the property, refinance, or non- assistance, legislative action and the promotion of occupancy by borrower. Loan is forgiven if owner diverse communities occupies property as principal residence for 15 years. $ 1:0: !AA9?, *A #*.B953 /5> 1; 0/A, 8/)-9=*;, (*.5-2 The purpose of the Fair Housing Laws is to protect Lead is a toxic metal found in sources such as paint a person’s right to own, sell, purchase, or rent used in homes built before 1978, soil, water, old housing of his or her choice without fear of unlaw- painted furniture and toys. Lead poisoning causes ful discrimination. State and Federal Fair Housing learning disabilities, lowered IQ, hyperactivity, Laws prohibit discrimination in the housing and Attention-Deficit Disorder, impaired hearing and rental market on the basis of race, color, sex, reli- brain damage. Lead Safe Baltimore County has gion, national origin, disability, or family status. For been created to remedy homes through a compre- additional information on Fair Housing, visit www. hensive plan of testing, risk assessment, remedy opportunitycollaborative.org/housing-plan/ and and hazard reduction. Grants are available to click on “Fair Housing Guide for Rental Homes.” reduce lead-paint hazards in qualified rental units and owner-occupied properties. Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 39 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:28 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T40 Color: Baltimore County Department of Planning !+0D<64 %AA.DD<><(+=B++@ $?9=+8.?.6/ & The total household income must meet federal 1.2/B.= 40 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 10:55 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T41 Color: Beautiful products arenot made simply by the material used or the newest equipment. They aremadeby individuals. Individuals with greatattention to detail, with passion for their work and with love for whattheydo. Each product is adirect reflection of those who made it. At WindowMAX by Acadia, we recognize thepower of our employees and areable to stand by our windows and doors, knowing each one was made at the highest quality. WindowMAX andAcadia areproud to partner with TheArc of Northern Chesapeake. For more information on WindowMAX and Acadia visit www.windowmaxllc.com or call 800-638-6084 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:28 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T42 Color: Legal Resources There is a wide range of legal services in the Services Offered: The CRC’s mission is to support Baltimore Metropolitan Area to assist individuals the resolution of interpersonal and community with disabilities and their families. While we have conflict through the use of Community Mediation, attempted to list many of the resources in this Community Conferencing, and other restorative Guide, it is recommended that those seeking legal justice services and education. CRC services are assistance make use of the internet for additional accessible to all persons and organizations in Bal- resources. timore County, at convenient times and locations, provided by trained individuals that honor the A Word of Advice: when searching for legal as- diversity of the community. The CRC also offers sistance, either in this booklet or on the Internet, trained IEP facilitators to make that process more it is sometimes difficult to get precise answers to effective. your particular needs. If you find that an individual or legal service cannot meet your needs, be sure Domestic Violence Program Family Crisis Center to ask them for other resources and referrals. It is of Baltimore County through this type of networking that you may find Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc. the best success in getting answers to your legal P.O. Box 3909, Baltimore, MD 21222 questions. 410-285-7496 Emergency Safe Shelter 410-285-4357 Victim Advocacy, Perpetrator Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc. Services, Administrative Offices 2530 N. Charles Street 410-828-6390 24-Hour Hotline Suite 200 www.familycrisiscenter.net Baltimore, MD 21218 Services Offered: Crisis hotline, emergency safe 410-243-6007 (Tenant/landlord Counseling Hot shelter, transitional shelter, victim advocacy, Line), 410-243-4400 (Fair Housing Information), lethality assessment program, abuser intervention and 410-243- 4468 (Administration) program. www.bni-maryland.org Services Offered: Promotes justice in housing Federal Public Defender’s Office through education, testing, and litigation. The 100 South Charles Street tenant/landlord counseling hotline assists tenants BankAmerica Tower II, Suite 900 and landlords across the state with information Baltimore, MD 21201 regarding their rights and responsibilities under 410-962-3962 Maryland law. www.md-fd.org Services Offered: Provides free legal represen- Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County tation to indigent criminal defendants in federal P.O. Box 34340 cases when appointed by the Court. Only Federal Essex, MD 21221 Public Defender Office in Maryland. (See separate 410-780-1206 listing for Public Defender’s Office for state and www.crcbaltimorecounty.org local criminal cases.) 42 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:28 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T43 Color: Homeless Persons www.kennedykrieger.org/community/maryland- Representation Project, Inc. center-developmental-disabilities/project-heal 201 N. Charles Street, Suite 1104 Services Offered: Project HEAL is Maryland’s Baltimore, MD 21201 only comprehensive medical-legal partnership. 410-685-6589 A community-based program of the Maryland 800-773-4340 (Maryland only) Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) at www.hprplaw.org Kennedy Krieger Institute, Project HEAL provides Services Offered: The Homeless Persons Repre- comprehensive advocacy and legal services for sentation Project (HPRP), a non-profit organiza- children with intellectual and developmental dis- tion, provides legal services and systemic advo- abilities and their families. Project HEAL attorneys cacy on behalf of people who are homeless or at collaborate with Kennedy Krieger health care risk of homelessness. professionals and trainees to ensure that patients receive the medical and legal care they need. House of Ruth Domestic Violence Legal Clinic Representation: special education matters, 2201 Argonne Drive Supplemental Security Income appeals, and simple Baltimore, MD 21218 family law matters. 410-889-7884 (24-Hour Hotline), 1-888-880-7884 $ #7:7,+; 8+58+?+2,.,7*2( 987+> .;47<+% ;*<-:+2, (Legal Hotline), 410-889-0840 (Administration) review, referrals, information, and resources. www.hruth.org $ '.?+ <*2?-),.,7*2?( .;47<+ ,* &+22+;0 &87+1+8 Services Offered: Provides legal representation healthcare professionals, trainees, and educators. and advice through staff and volunteer lawyers $ 38* 9*2* 8+>+88.)?( !9+8"&.)+8% 6.)).8; /5.=8% ##3% for victims of domestic violence. The agency also and nonprofit legal services organizations. provides shelter and individual counseling, group $ 38*>+??7*2.) ,8.72721?( >*8 =+.),=<.8+ 58*>+??7*2- counseling (support groups), and housing and em- als, trainees, and educators. ployment advice for battered women. Children’s $ '*::-27,0 ,8.72721?( >*8 <=7);8+2% >.:7)7+?% ?+8- services and community education are also pro- vice providers, and outside agencies. vided. Liaison with the Baltimore City State’s At- torney’s Domestic Violence Unit in criminal cases Lawyer Referral and Information Service of spousal assault to provide support to victims. 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 100 Towson, MD 21204 Baltimore County Human Relations Commission 410-337-9100 Drumcastle Government Center www.bcba.org 6401 York Road, Suite 1013 Services Offered: Refers clients to attorneys in Baltimore, Maryland 21212 Baltimore County in most areas of the law. The ini- 410-887-5917 tial half hour consultation fee is $35. If the person www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ decides to hire the attorney, then subsequent fees Agencies/humanrelations are set by the attorney. Fees may be waived for Services Offered: The Baltimore County Human eligible senior citizens and those who qualify for Relations Commission enforces the County’s reduced fees. anti-discrimination law, Article 29 of the Baltimore County Code, 2003. The commission is governed Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. by an appointed 15 member board of directors, 29 W. Susquehanna Ave., Suite 305 and an executive director who is appointed by the Towson, MD 21204 County Executive to oversee the Office of the 410-427-1800 Commission. (877)-878-5920 (toll free) www.mdlab.org Kennedy Krieger Institute, Project HEAL Services Offered: Maryland Legal Aid is a staffed (Health, Education, Advocacy and Law) legal services program offering free civil legal 716 N. Broadway, Office 106 services to low income people and the elderly. Baltimore, MD 21205 Legal Aid does not accept fee generating, criminal Director – Office 106: 443-923-4416 or traffic cases. Legal Advocate – Office 111: 443-923-9571 continues on next page Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 43 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:29 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T44 Color: Case Types: Consumer Rights,Elder Rights, ral services for persons with any mental and/or Employment, Family, Farmworkers Rights, Govern- physical disability and their families. ment Benefits, Healthcare, Housing Maryland Office of the Public Defender - Maryland Attorney General’s Office—Consumer Towson Office Protection Division 200 Washington Avenue Maryland Attorney General’s Office Towson, Maryland 21204 200 St. Paul Place 410-324-8900 Baltimore, MD 21202 www.opd.state.md.us 410-576-6300, 410-528-8662 (Consumer Hotline) Services Offered: The Office of the Public De- www.oag.state.md.us fender provides legal representation to indigent General Description: Enforces Maryland’s Con- defendants in the State of Maryland by safeguard- sumer Protection Act. This law forbids unfair or ing fundamental individual rights and ensuring deceptive trade practices such as false advertis- access to the guaranteed protections afforded by ing, phony guarantees, defective goods or services. the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Services Offered:The Consumer Protection Divi- the Maryland Constitution and Declaration of sion provides mediation services to consumers to Rights, and the laws of Maryland. help resolve complaints against businesses and health insurance carriers. The Division can also Maryland Senior Legal Helpline provide information about complaints that have 410-951-7750 in Baltimore, or 800-896-4213, ext. been filed against businesses, tell you if your new 7550 in Maryland outside of Baltimore City home builder or health club is properly registered www.mdjustice.org/files/SeniorHelplineFlyer.pdf and provide publications to help you make good Services Offered: The Legal Services for Senior decisions in the marketplace. Citizens Program provides free legal assistance, consultation and/or representation to Maryland Maryland Commission on Civil Rights residents age 60 or over for specific types of cases. 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 900 Baltimore, MD 21202 State’s Attorney’s Office - Baltimore County 410-767-8600, 410-333-1737 (TTY) County Courts Building 1-800-637-6247 (Toll Free) 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 511 www.mchr.state.md.us Towson, MD 21204 Services Offered: MCCR is charged with enforce- 410-887-6600 ment Maryland’s anti-discrimination laws in www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ employment, housing, public accommodations, and agencies/statesattorney/ state contracts; providing educational outreach General Description: Advocates for the victims services related to provisions of this law; and of crime and the citizens of Maryland. We want promoting and improving civil rights in Maryland. to help victims and witnesses navigate the often Whether you believe you are a victim of unlawful perplexing criminal justice system. discrimination, wish to train your employees/com- munity on civil rights protections in Maryland, or Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service want to work with MCCR to expand and improve 201 North Charles Street, Suite 1400 civil rights in Maryland, MCCR is here to help. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-547-6537 (Intake) Maryland Disability Law Center Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2000 www.mvlslaw.org Baltimore, MD 21211 MVLS does not accept walk-ins. All clients must 410-727-6352 ext. 0 call for service. 410-235-5387 (TTY) Services Offered: MVLS provides free (and in some www.mdlclaw.org cases low cost) legal representation to Marylanders Services Offered: Advocates for the interests of with limited income. We also provide free legal help persons with disabilities: legal representation and for community-based nonprofits that are working to counseling; advocacy; and, information and refer- strengthen low-income communities in Maryland. 44 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:29 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T45 Color: National Association of the Deaf Law and supervision of law school faculty and provide legal Advocacy Center representation to low-income clients in a variety 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 of civil matters before courts and administrative Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819 agencies, including housing and tenant issues, 301-587-1788 or 301-328-1443 (Voice/VP), consumer cases, defense of contract claims and 301-587-1789 (TTY) disputes concerning entitlement to public benefits. www.nad.org Services Offered: The NAD Law and Advocacy University of Maryland School of Law Center educates, advocates, and litigates on Clinical Law Office behalf of and to empower deaf and hard of hearing 500 West Baltimore Street people. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-3295 Public Justice Center, Inc. (Note: this is not a walk-in clinic) 1 N. Charles Street, Suite 200 www.law.umaryland.edu/programs/clinic/index.html Baltimore, MD 21201 Services Offered: Law school students under the 410-625-9409 supervision of experienced lawyers provide legal www.publicjustice.org representation to low-income people on a wide Services Offered: The Center is dedicated to pro- range of legal problems, including juvenile and tecting the legal rights special education issues, social security benefits, of the under-represented. It works unemployment benefits, housing court cases, to achieve systemic change— environmental issues, criminal cases, intellectual through litigation, public education and legislation. disability issues, and representation of those who are HIV positive. St. Ambrose Housing Aide Center 321 E. 25th Street Baltimore, MD 21218 410-366-8550, x249 www.stambros.org Services Offered: Provides legal representation to individuals who have been victimized by unfair and deceptive practices in the purchase or refinance of their home and/or for people who have problems with mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, or any predatory actors in the real estate market. LITERACY PASTORAL COUNSELING U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Baltimore Field Office, City Crescent Building PSYCHOLOGY 10 S. Howard Street, Third Floor SPEECH-LANGUAGE Baltimore, MD 21201 1-800-669-4000, 1-800-669-6820 (TTY) PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY www.eeoc.gov AFFORDABLE, STATE-OF-THE-ART, Services Offered: Enforces federal legislation INTERDISCIPLINARYSERVICES prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, color, age, equal Fee reductions available for those pay, or disability. demonstrating financial need. University of Baltimore Clinical Law Offices THREE CONVENIENT BALTIMORE 1401 N. Charles Street AREA LOCATIONS Baltimore, MD 21201 410-837-5709 410-617-1200 http://law.ubalt.edu/clinics/ [email protected] Services Offered: Law students practice under the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 45 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:32 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T46 Color: Services, Emergency Mental Health Services, Geriatric Services, Outpatient Services, Mental Health Forms, Provider and Consumer Informa- tion, Psychiatric Medication Financial Assistance, Residential Rehabilitation Program, Supportive Employment Program, Youth and Family Services. Mental Crisis Response Services are available through a 24-hour/7 day per week hotline at 410-931-2214. Health Available services include a police and clinician staffed mobile crisis team, a clinician staffed in- home intervention team, an urgent care clinic, and Services a critical incident stress debriefing response. Affiliated Sante Group— Baltimore County The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is an Crisis Response System agency within the State Department of Health and 410-931-2214 (Hotline), 410-931-2116 (Administrative) Mental Hygiene (see listing for the Mental Hy- www.thesantegroup.org giene Administration under ‘Maryland Agencies of Services Offered: 24/7 hotline for counseling, Importance”). The Behavioral Health Administra- information and referral; urgent care clinic in tion will develop an integrated process for plan- Timonium (by appointment only; evening and week- ning, policy, and services to ensure a coordinated end hours); mobile crisis team for all of Baltimore quality system of care is available to individuals County; in-home intervention team for all of with behavioral health conditions. The Behavioral Baltimore County; crisis bed referral, and critical Health Administration will, through publicly- incident stress management team. funded services and supports, promote recovery, resiliency, health, and wellness for individuals who Alliance, Inc. have emotional, substance use, addictive and/or 9201 Philadelphia Road psychiatric disorders. Rosedale, MD 21237 BHA has established a 24 hour contact number 410-282-5900 for inquiries regarding eligibility, benefits, and ac- www.allianceinc.org cess to services. That number is 1-800-888-1965. Services Offered: Psychiatric rehabilitation, residential rehabilitation program, vocational Baltimore County Department of Health Bureau rehabilitation program, business services, veter- of Behavioral Health/Core Service Agency ans’ housing assistance program, targeted case Drumcastle Center, 3rd Floor management, assertive community treatment, 6401 York Road outpatient mental health clinics, forensic services, Baltimore MD 21212 launching individual futures together (LIFT). 410-887-3828 Crisis Response Line: 410-931-2214 Institute for Family Centered Services www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/health/ 5720 Executive Drive healthservices/mental/index.html Baltimore, MD 21228 Services Offered: The Baltimore County Bureau 410-455-4600 of Behavioral Health is the unit within the Depart- http://md-mentor.com/welcome.aspx ment of Health which, in addition to receiving Services Offered: Therapeutic foster care, medically county funding for its operations, has been desig- fragile foster care, adoption services, family preser- nated by the Behavioral Health Administration as a vation, transitional services, mental health pro- Core Service Agency. In this role, they are respon- grams, education programs, wraparound services sible for the planning, development, managing, and monitoring of local public mental health services Key Point Health Services— Administrative Office provided by a network of community based agen- 135 N. Parke Street cies. The array of public mental health services Aberdeen, MD 21001 available to county residents includes: Adult 46 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:32 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T47 Color: 443-625-1600 NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness www.keypoint.org NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore County Services Offered: Community mental health clinics 5210 York Road psychiatric rehabilitation program, school based Baltimore, MD 21212 counseling program, community outreach pro- 410-435-2600 grams, in-home counseling program, residential www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=82 rehabilitation program Services Offered: NAMI, the National Alliance on Outpatient Clinic Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots 135 N. Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001 mental health organization dedicated to building 443-625-1600 better lives for the millions of Americans affected Outpatient Clinic by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to 500 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 services, treatment, supports and research and is 410-788-0300 steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness Outpatient Clinic and building a community of hope for all of those 1012 North Point Road, Dundalk, MD 21224 in need. 443-216-4800 Outpatient Clinic On Our Own of Maryland 1001 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 7310 Esquire Court, 3rd Floor 410-337-5523 Mailbox 14 Elkridge, MD 21075 Mosaic Community Services, Inc. 410-540-9020, 1-800-704-0262 Administrative Office: www.onourownmd.org 1925 Greenspring Drive Services Offered: On Our Own of Maryland is a Timonium, MD 21093 state-wide mental health consumer education 410-453-9553 and advocacy organization that promotes equal- www.mosaicinc.org ity in all aspects of society for people who receive Services Offered: Mosaic offers a range of pro- mental health services and develops alternative, grams and services to help individuals with mental recovery-based mental health initiatives. Our pur- illness or substance use deal with both long-term, poses are: to support, advise, and provide technical chronic issues as well as crisis situations. Our assistance to our affiliated consumer-operated programs range from behavioral health clinics, organizations; to foster self-help programs; to adult residential services and vocational programs promote improvements in and alternatives to to physical health care, adult medical day care, the current mental health system; to educate in-home services for children and adolescents and the public regarding the problems and needs of much more. persons involved in the mental health system; and, to educate the public regarding the need for the NCIA, National Center on enforcement or extension of civil and human rights Institutions and Alternatives for current and former recipients of mental health 7222 Ambassador Road services. Baltimore, MD 21244 410-265-1490 Prologue, Inc. www.ncianet.org 3 Milford Mill Road Services Offered: NCIA’s services for individuals Baltimore, MD 21208 with intellectual and developmental disabilities 410-653-6190 include residential homes in the community, www.prologueinc.org mental health services and employment training Services Offered: Prologue provides a range of and other related programs for adults and youth. programs to those recovering from mental illness, Additionally, NCIA operates a non-public special- including, but not limited to: psychiatric rehabilita- ized education school accredited by the Maryland tion, health home services, homeless ourtreach, State Department of Education for youth in grades residential rehabilitation, supportive housing, sup- 6 through 12. ported employment, and peer support. Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 47 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:34 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T48 Color: Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital/Sheppard Pratt Health System 6501 North Charles Street P.O. Box 6815 Baltimore, MD 21285 MonthlySupportGroup 410-938-3000 Meeting: www.sheppardpratt.org First Thursday,7:00 pm, Services Offered: Sheppard Pratt Hospital and its satellite locations offer a wide range of services Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital for persons of all ages experiencing psychiat- ric, emotional, addictive, eating, trauma, sexual, Teleconferencing neurological (including behavioral manifestations available for SupportGroup: of dementias, strokes, brain injuries) and devel- Call 1-877-594-8353. opmental disorders. Services include inpatient At prompt enter hospitalization, residential treatment center/ respite services, day (partial) hospital programs, participant code: 94378086# outpatient counseling and community mental health centers, special education schools, psychi- www.BaltimoreAutismSociety.org atric rehabilitation programs, clinical research programs, and ancillary services such as electro P.O. Box 10822 convulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnet- Baltimore, MD 21234 ic stimulation (TMS). Crisis Intervention/Evaluation 410-655-7933 and Urgent Assessment Services are also offered [email protected] and may be accessed by contacting 410-938-4357 or 5302. Unlocking the potential of individuals with developmental disorders and injuries since1937. For morethan 75 years, Kennedy Krieger’s internationally renowned physicians, researchers, therapists, and educators have been finding the keys to help children and young adults with developmental disorders and injuries unlock their potential through innovative patient care, research, professional training, special education, and community programs throughout Maryland. For moreinformation, call 443-923-9200 or visit KennedyKrieger.org/go/BCCD. 48 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:34 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T49 Color: Recreation, Leisure, Camps and Vacation Opportunities There is an abundance of recreation and leisure 9831 Van Buren Lane activities available for individuals with disabilities Cockeysville, MD 21030 in Baltimore County, from baseball, basketball (Mailing address) and soccer to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, private 410-887-5370, 410-887-5319 (TTY) art and music lessons, horseback riding, vacation www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ and travel suggestions, even dating. But, like most recreation/programdivision/therapeutic/index.html resource guides, this one is not comprehensive and Services Offered: The Baltimore County Depart- there may be some programs in your area of inter- ment of Recreation and Parks and the local recre- est that are not listed. If you don’t see a program or ation and parks councils offer a variety of recre- activity that appeals to you in this resource guide’s ational opportunities and services for individuals Leisure and Recreation section—don’t give up. with disabilities county-wide. If you aren’t able to locate the kind of program you want, consider going to the Baltimore County Baltimore Adaptive Recreation and Sports—BARS Department of Recreation and Parks Office of P.O. Box 878 Therapeutic Recreation Services (410-887-5370). Sparks, MD 21152 Talk to the staff there about the possibility of 478-BARS FUN (227-7386) starting a new program. www.BARSinfo.org Services Offered: BARS offers year-round rec- Recreation and Leisure reational opportunities to individuals with dis- Baltimore City Department of Recreation and abilities of all ages. Hosts annual snow skiing clinic Parks / Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services at a nearby ski resort, in addition to water skiing, Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center canoeing, cycling, kayaking, camping, wheelchair 4501 Farring Court tennis and more. Brooklyn, MD. 21225 410-396-1550 Boy Scouts of America http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/Recreation/ See listing under “Day Camps” TherapeuticRecreation.aspx Services Offered: The Baltimore City Recreation Caring Communities, Inc. and Parks offers a year round program at the See listing under “Additional Resources” Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center for adults, including Bocce, wheelchair basketball, ceramics Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) class, jazzercise, a monthly dance, etc. The pro- 177 Defense Highway, Suite 9 gram is open to Baltimore County residents. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-5722 Baltimore County Department of Recreation and www.crabsailing.org Parks / Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services Services Offered: Chesapeake Regional Acces- 1801 Glen Keith Blvd sible Boating (CRAB) is a non-profit organization Parkville, MD 21234 (Physical address) continues on next page Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 49 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:34 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T50 Color: dedicated to making the thrill of sailing a reality accommodations for all interested girls. for physically and/or developmentally-challenged Services Offered: Girl Scouts of Central Maryland individuals and for those individuals whose finan- offers a variety of activities for girls in grades K-12. cial circumstances preclude their participation Girls are invited to participate in all activities and in recreation on the waters of Chesapeake Bay. events regardless of skill or ability. Our new path- Operations are conducted from Sandy Point State ways provide opportunities for girls to participate in Park - located on the Chesapeake Bay approxi- events of their choice or in on-going troop activities. mately seven miles from Annapolis - under con- Day and resident camps are available throughout tract with the State of Maryland Department of the summer. Please visit our website for a full listing Natural Resources. of programs and events or contact the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland membership office (410-358- DateAble 9711) for specific questions or more information. 15520 Bald Eagle School Road Brandywine, MD 20613 League of Dreams— Baseball and Softball 301-657-DATE (3283), 301-888-1177 1901 Clifton Road www.dateable.org Baltimore, MD 21228 Services Offered: DateAble, Inc. is a non-profit 410-719-1641 organization founded to combat the social isola- www.leagueofdreams.org tion experienced by people with disabilities. It is a Services Offered: The League of Dreams provides unique non-profit social organization for people all individuals, regardless of their physical or mental with and without disabilities who seek new friends capacities, the opportunity to experience the joy, and relationships. DateAble also provides assis- challenges, and personal growth through playing tance with enhancing members’ social skills and the all-American game of Baseball and Softball. developing life goals via telephone on an appoint- ment basis. It is involved with several advocacy is- The League for People with Disabilities, Inc. sues, groups, and events. Also, DateAble publishes Also see listing under “Agencies Providing Services a quarterly newsletter that features informative to Persons with Developmental Disabilities”. articles and a calendar of events for DateAble ! Wellness Center and Therapeutic Pool members in the Washington, DC area. Contact: 410-323-0500, ext. 318 ! Assisted Travel – national trips offering personal Downtown Sailing Center attendant care for those requiring it. Contact: Vice 1425 Key Highway, Suite 110 President, Camping & Therapeutic Services 410- Baltimore, MD 21230 323- 0500, ext. 366. www.leagueforpeople.org 410-727-0722 www.downtownsailing.org Maryland Council for Special Equestrians Services Offered: The Downtown Sailing Center 2501 Frederick Road is a volunteer-driven organization that instills Catonsville, MD 21228 confidence, teamwork and a sense of community 410-418-4300 through educational and recreational sailing Services Offered: Therapeutic horseback riding programs. We are committed to providing access for individuals with disabilities. Please call the to these life enriching programs to everyone in the office for information regarding specific program greater Baltimore area, especially youth and those descriptions and individual qualifications. with disabilities or limited opportunity. Maryland Ravens, Inc. Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Inc. 1413 Glendale Road 4806 Seton Drive Baltimore, MD 21239 Baltimore, MD 21215 855-379-9538 410-358-9711 www.marylandravens.org www.gscm.org Services Offered: Wheelchair basketball, softball Ages: 5-17 and other recreational opportunities for children Disabilities Accepted: All girls are invited to and adults with physical challenges. Also provides participate in girl scouting. We strive to provide disability awareness in schools. The goal of the 50 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:35 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T51 Color: Maryland Ravens is to promote abilities utilizing Disabilities Accepted: Disabilities vary with camp physically challenged participants through athlet- selection ics, lectures, and community service. Location: Varies Description: The Baltimore County Recreation and Muscular Dystrophy Association Parks operates 11 summer day camps in cooperation See listing under “Advocacy Agencies.” with local community recreation councils, for young people with disabilities throughout the county. Rebounders Gymnastics: “I CAN DO IT TOO” Swimming, nature, crafts, sports, games, guest 7-A West Aylesbury Road entertainers and field trips are part of the fun. Timonium, MD 21093 Contact: Office of Therapeutic Services 410-252-3374 ext. 112 410-887-5370 www.rebounders.com/special-needs www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/recreation Services Offered: A sensory/motor/gymnastics program for children of all ages with any minimal Boy Scouts of America to severe physical, mental, emotional, social, lan- Ages: 7-21 guage, and/or sensory challenges. Disabilities Accepted: Developmental, Emotional, Physical, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired and Special Olympics Maryland - Baltimore County Intellectual Disability 3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 103 Location: Various locations in Baltimore Area Baltimore, Maryland 21227 (Baltimore City and County, Anne Arundel, 410-242-1515, 1-800-541-7544 (Toll Free In Howard, Harford and Carroll Counties) Maryland Only) Description: Seven different day camps emphasizing www.somd.org, or www.somdba.org scouting activities. Boys must be registered with (link to Baltimore County) Boy Scouts of America prior to attending camps. Services Offered: Year-round sports organiza- Contact: Boy Scouts of America, 701 Wyman Park tion including 24 sports ranging from aquatics and Drive, Baltimore, MD 21211, 443-573-2500 alpine skiing to soccer and sailing. Programs also www.baltimorebsa.org/OpenRosters/View include unified sports which combine approximate- OrgPageLink.aspx?LinkKey=38866&orgkey=749 ly equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes and athletes without disabilities (partners) on sports J.C.C. Special Needs Summer Camps teams for training and competition. Check the Ages: 5-24 website for the annual calendar. Disabilities Accepted: Learning, speech language, hearing impaired, vision impaired, ADHD, develop- TALMAR Gardens and Therapeutic Center mentally delayed, autistic campers, social, 1994 Cromwell Bridge Road emotional Baltimore, MD 21234 Office Location: 5700 Park Heights Avenue, 410-825-2020 Baltimore, MD 21215 www.talmar.org Camp Location: 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Services Offered: TALMAR Gardens and Horticul- Owings Mills, MD 21117 tural Center provides vocational and horticultural Description: The Jewish Community Center offers therapy programming to youth and adults in a variety of camping experiences designed to nur- collaboration with Baltimore County Department ture and challenge the camper. of Recreation and Parks, Office of Therapeutic 410-559-3576 for information Recreation Services.A greenhouse and cutting www.jcc.org/camps/special-needs-summer-camps gardens provide an environment that enhances self-esteem and allows for the development of CAMP JEMICY practical and marketable work skills. Ages: 6-12 Co-ed Disabilities Accepted: Dyslexia and Day Camps other related language based learning differences Baltimore County Department of Location: 11 Celadon Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Recreation and Parks Description: Camp Jemicy provides daily, individual- Ages: 6-21 continues on next page Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 51 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:35 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T52 Color: ized, structured, multisensory instruction and tutor- Camp G.L.O.W. (God Loves Our World) ing tailored to each child’s needs. At the same time, Archdiocese of Baltimore the program helps to build self-esteem and promote Ages: 18 and up individual growth through exciting and enjoyable Disabilities Accepted: Developmental and/or social and activity based camping experiences. physical disabilities Contact: Jemicy School Location: Monsignor O’ Dwyer 410-753 8032 Retreat Center in Sparks, MD www.jemicyschool.org/programs/camp Description: Activities include swimming, nature hikes, sports, dancing, and arts and crafts. The Mary Salkever Inclusive Summer Day Camp 410-547-5410 Ages: 7-15 www.archbalt.org/evangelization/ Disabilities Accepted: Persons with or without disabilities-ministry/camp-glow disabilities Location: 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218 Camp Greentop Description: Learn to use computers, adaptive Catoctin Mountain National Park technology, scanners, digital cameras and creative 15001 Park Central drawing software. Visit nearby art centers, muse- Sabillasville, MD 21780 ums, and galleries. 410-323-0500 ext. 366 410-554-9134 www.campgreentop.org www.v-linc.org/services/computer-arts-summer- Ages: 8 and up camp Disabilities Accepted: Physical and multiple dis- abilities, intellectual and learning disabilities, Camp Variety autism spectrum Ages: 5 thru 21 Description: Camp Greentop is operated by The Disabilities Accepted: Children who are physically, League for People with Disabilities, Inc. Camp mentally, and/or emotionally challenged. Greentop’s rustic setting lets campers experience Location: Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center, all the thrills of camping with modern accessible 4501 Farring Court, Baltimore, MD 21225 accommodations. Open since 1937. Transportation: Program includes door-to-door Contact: Vice President, Camping and Therapeutic transportation for Baltimore City residents. Recreation, The League for People with Disabilities, Description: The camp is a day camp for physically, 1111 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21239 mentally, and emotionally challenged children sponsored by the Baltimore City Department of Melwood Recreation Center / Camp Accomplish Recreation and Parks. 410-396-1550 9035 Ironsides Rd. http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/Recreation/ Nanjemoy, MD 20662 TherapeuticRecreation/CampVariety.aspx Ages: 5 -18 Disabilities Accepted: All Residential Camps Description: Day, overnight, teen, and equestrian Camp Fairlee Manor (Easter Seals) camps in an inclusive setting (campers with and Ages: 6 through adulthood - depending on the week without special needs). Free day camp transporta- Disabilities Accepted: Open to all types of disabili- tion from five locations! Year round equestrian ties. Unable to serve individuals who have aggres- program for youth and adult. sive and abusive behavior. Contact: 301-870-3226, [email protected] Location: Eastern Shore, 22242 Bay Shore Road, www.melwoodrecreation.org/camp Chestertown, MD 21620 Description: Programs include adaptive swimming, Vacation Opportunities sports & recreation, canoeing, gardening, and Melwood Recreation Center / Access Adventures other activities.410-778-0566 or 302-324-4444 Ages: 18+ www.easterseals.com/de/our-programs/camping- Disabilities Accepted: All recreation Location: 9035 Ironsides Road Nanjemoy, MD 20662 Description: Assisted travel for adults with special 52 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:35 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T53 Color: needs. Weekend and week-long retreats at the recreation center, as well as travel to beaches, cities, cruises and theme parks. Custom trips avail- able for parties of 6 or more. Contact: 301-870-3226, [email protected] Care Network www.melwoodrecreation.org Since 1957 www.ElizabethCooneyAgency.com Milton Lodge Vacation Program—CHI, Inc. DHMH RSA R24924 Ages: 18 and older CALL US WHEN EXPERIENCEDEXPERIENCED,, Disabilities Accepted: Intellectual Disability, COMPASSIONATE CARE MATTERS MOST Autism, and physical disabilities of all kinds. • Membership Fee: To become a member of CHI 410-323-1700 1-888-353-1700 requires a minimum donation of $25, however, this R.N.S • L.P.N.S SHORT • LONG-TERM is not required for the vacation program. CERTIFIED NURSING AIDES PRIVATE DUTY Location: Milton, Delaware HOME NURSING CARE FLEXIBLE CARE OPTIONS Description: Wide variety of vacation COMPANIONS CUSTOMIZED CARE opportunities for adults with developmental dis- ESCORT • TRANSPORTATION abilities. Vacations are from one week, minimum. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE CARING FOR FIVE Contact: CHI Centers, 10501 New Hampshire Ave. HOURLY • LIVE-IN GENERATIONS OF FAMILIES Silver Spring, MD 20903 EMERGENCY • RESPITE 301-439-4330 www.chicenters.org/recreation.html LICENSED &BONDED| 24-HOURSERVICE MOST INSURANCE AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED TRUST,INTEGRITY &EXCELLENCE SINCE 1957 Accepting Medicare, Medical Assistance(Medicaid) as authorized by Value Options andTricare to serve our Military. •Individual, group &family therapy •Medication therapy •Board certifiedpsychiatrists •Licensed experienced therapists •Open weekdays &some evenings •In-home Counseling Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 53 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:36 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T54 Color: Respite Care Services The Arc Baltimore Respite Program Baltimore, MD 21212 7215 York Road 410-887-2720 Baltimore, MD 21215 Services Offered: Limited case management and 410-296-2272 (ask for Outreach and Family Services) support in locating resources. A limited amount of Services Offered: Funding to families caring for funds are available for respite care and commu- children and adults with developmental disabili- nity activities for children with disabilities whose ties. Eligibility determined by disability and income. families meet financial criteria. Please call for additional information. Baltimore County Health Department 6401 York Road, 3rd Floor Developmental Disabilities Administration Central Maryland Regional Office 1401 Severn Street, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21230 410-234-8200, 1-877-874-2494 Services Offered: Access funds may be available AResource for to provide low intensity support services, such as respite care, for children and adults with develop- Parents of Children mental disabilities. This may be in addition to other with Disabilities services. (Please see the chapter on DDA to learn how to apply for services, and all of the services Arange of 85 nonpublic state- available.) approved special education schools offering specialized Maggie’s Light Foundation services and hands-on support to students with disabilities. P.O. Box 6 These schools, located across Phoenix, MD 21131 the state, provide high-quality 410-785-1425 services customized to meet www.maggieslight.org each student’sneeds. Students are referred by Local School Services Offered: Maggie’s Light is a non-profit Systems, which results in no organization assisting Maryland families help their cost for parents. children & young adults with special needs create lives they love – lives filled with friends, new expe- For more information and alisting of our member schools, contact riences, and opportunities to grow and to be active in their communities. Maggie’s Light assists The Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education families in navigating local and state resources to Facilities (MANSEF) make this possible. We help families obtain funding www.mansef.org P.O. Box 6815 for respite services and identify caregivers. Baltimore, MD 21285 410-938-4413 54 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:36 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T55 Color: Senior Services Baltimore County Department of Aging Baltimore County Department of Aging 611 Central Avenue resource materials include: Towson, MD 21204 ! “Community Resources Guide” –A directory list- 410-887-2594 Maryland Access Point of Baltimore ing a range of services and resources from adult County day care to vision services for seniors and people www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/aging with disabilities. Services Offered: The Baltimore County Depart- ment of Aging (BCDA) develops and administers ! “The Caregiver Connection” – Quarterly newslet- programs and activities that support Baltimore ter for family caregivers of older adults. County senior citizens and people with disabili- ties in their efforts to remain healthy, active and ! A list of nursing homes to assist in the location independent members of the community. BCDA of skilled-care facilities throughout Baltimore provide, coordinates and advocates for services County, grouped by geographic area. which ensure the highest quality of life for active and health-impaired seniors, people with disabili- ! CountyRide brochure and application CountyRide ties, their families and caregivers. is a specialized transportation program providing ! 2$"# (1)4,*)9 :' 9)/3(4 6)/*)49 *74(+.7(+* service to Baltimore County residents 60 years of the County that serve as community focal points age and over, disabled residents aged 21 through for programs, activities and services for county 59 and those living in the rural area. Destinations residents age 60 and older. include medical appointments, shopping and other ! 2$"# 7(+9)9 &,4-%,/5 #66)99 0(3/* (8 2,%*3- general purpose trips. more County (MAP), which serves seniors and peo- ple with disabilities with information, referrals and ! A list of housing options offering a variety of options counseling. MAP is the point of entry for housing choices. The most appropriate option will obtaining information about services and benefits depend on an individual’s finances, lifestyle and available to seniors, adults with disabilities, their health. families, caregivers and professionals. The MAP phone line, 410-887-2594, is answered by a team of ! “Senior Digest” – The award winning, larger-print Certified Information and Assistance Specialists newspaper mailed to thousands of subscribers (CIRS) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to that highlights information that affects the lives of 4:30 p.m. Visit the Maryland Access Point online senior adults. at: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/aging/ For information about any of the programs, helpfulnumbers/mapbaltco.html publications or services provided by the Baltimore County Department on Aging, contact Maryland Access Point by emailing aginginfo@baltimore- countymd.gov and by calling 410-887-2594 (Mary- land Relay 711). Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 55 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:36 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T56 Color: Support Groups/ Services Below is a listing of support groups in the Balti- of these meetings are to answer questions and more Metropolitan Area. If you do not find a group give support to those who care for and about the here the meets your needs, check the listings under patient during hospitalization. Learn more “Advocacy Agencies.” $ 56 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:37 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T57 Color: Days/Hours Of Service: By Reservation - Weekdays (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.), Weekday paratransit transporta- tion provided (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday (Taxicab service – 24 hour) Trip Purposes Served: Unrestricted trip purpose, priority for medical trips. Please call the CountyRide Office or visit their Transportation website for additional information about fares, schedules, etc. Resources Maryland Transit Administration – Mobility Mobility Certification Office 4201 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 The Baltimore Metropolitan Area has a wide array Mobility Paratransit Certification Office: of public and private transportation agencies and 410-764-8181 businesses that serve individuals with disabilities. www.mta.maryland.gov/mobility This information is available online in the “Out and Services Offered: Mobility/Paratransit is a special- About Travel Guide,” which is published by the Bal- ized, door-to-door service for people with disabili- timore Metropolitan Council as a public service. ties who are unable to ride or navigate fixed-route For a copy of the “Out and About Travel Guide,” the public transportation, including lift-equipped reader is directed to do a Google search for “Out buses. Mobility/Paratransit service is provided and About Travel Guide – Baltimore Metropolitan within three-quarters (3/4) of a mile of any fixed- Council,” or go directly to www.baltometro.org/ route service in Baltimore City and Baltimore & OutAbout/OutAbout2006.pdf. Anne Arundel counties. The term “fixed-route” refers to Local Bus, Light Rail or Metro Subway CountyRide routes operated by the MTA. Mobility service is Baltimore County not offered within three-quarters (3/4) of a mile Department of Aging of Commuter Bus or MARC Train routes. Fare: The 611 Central Avenue one-way cash fare on Mobility service is $1.85. For Towson, MD 21204 your convenience, pre-paid books of 20 Mobility 410-887-2080 tickets are sold for $37 at the MTA Transit Store www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ located in the lobby of 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Agencies/aging/countyride MD, 21202. The tickets have no expiration date. Services Offered: CountyRide provides special- Days/Hours Of Service: Mobility/Paratransit ser- ized transportation services to Baltimore County vice is provided during the hours and days of the residents 60 years of age or older, persons with week MTA fixed-route service (Local Bus, Metro disabilities ages 18 to 59, and rural residents of all Subway, Light Rail) operates. If you have questions ages. Destinations include medical appointments, about the service hours of specific routes, please shopping and other general purpose trips. consult the MTA website or call 410-764-8181. CountyRide’s buses have easy, low-step en- Trip Purposes Served: Unrestricted trip purposes trances, and all can accommodate wheelchairs. Please call the Mobility Paratransit Office at Escorts may accompany riders needing special 410-764-8181 or visit their web site for additional assistance at no additional cost. Each CountyRide information about fares, schedules, etc. driver has a commercial driver’s license with a pas- senger endorsement indicating theat he or sh has passed special written and road tests. All receive ongoing monitoring, training and biannual certifica- tion in CPR and first aid. Drivers wear uniforms and vehicles are clearly marked for easy identification. Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 57 User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:37 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T58 Color: Additional Resources 211 Maryland sistance Program (MDTAP) is a program run by the 2-1-1 Maryland Maryland Department of Disabilities. Our mission 100 S. Charles, #500 is to enhance the lives of all Marylanders with Baltimore, MD 21203 disabilities, older Marylanders, and their families 211, 1-800-492-0618 by helping support access to assistive technology www.211md.org (AT) devices and services. Services Offered: 2-1-1 Maryland provides a link to community health and human service resources Baltimore County Public Library statewide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 180 Administrative Offices languages on such topics as childcare; eviction pre- 320 York Road vention; food pantries; job training; low cost health Towson, MD 21204 care; mortgage assistance; prescription assistance; 410-887-6100 (Voice), 711 Maryland Relay rental assistance; senior citizens; utility assistance. www.bcpl.info/services-policies/ library-services#assistive- technology ADA Coordinator for Baltimore County Services Offered: The Baltimore County Public Office of the ADA Coordinator Library catalog is available in a large text version. 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Room 105 This includes information accessed through the Towson, Maryland 21204 Catalog and My Account button on the library’s 410-887-3353 home page. www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ada Large Type titles and audio books, books on CD, Services Offered: The Office of the ADA Coordi- Playaways, downloadable audio books and Read nator assists County citizens in gaining greater Alongs are available at all Baltimore County Public access to County programs, services and activi- Library branches. There is also a small collection ties. The Office also assists County employees, of Braille board and picture books. To find Braille departments, divisions, and/or offices in ensuring books in the BCPL catalog, type Braille Books in that their programs, services and activities are the catalog search box. accessible to citizens with disabilities. Assistive or adaptive technology equipment is available on a first-come first-served basis at Assistive Technology Loan Program (ATLP) and the Towson Branch. Customers should have basic Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) keyboard skills and familiarity with the available Maryland Department of Disabilities software. Advanced training in use of this equip- Maryland Technology Assistance Program – MDTAP ment is not provided. Ask at the Information Desk 2301 Argonne Drive Room T 17 to use this equipment, which includes: Baltimore, Maryland 21218 ! Optelec, a text/image enlargement system 1-800 832 4827 Toll Free ! JAWS (Job Access With Speech) that speaks and 1-866-881-7488 (TTY-Toll Free) reads word processed documents, websites, data- www.mdtap.org bases, email messages, etc. Services Offered: The Maryland Technology As- ! 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The learn to live independently in the community). Maryland Disabilities Forum achieves this through education, leadership development and facilitating Jill Fox Memorial Fund, Inc. consensus within the disability community, while 101 W. Mt. Royal Avenue respecting its diversity. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-369-9322 Maryland Relay www.jillfoxfund.org Relay Service – 711 Services Offered: The Jill Fox Memorial Fund ac- 410-767-6960 (Voice/TTY) cepts applications from degreed social workers or 443-453-5970 (TAM – Video Phone) healthcare professionals only (RN, Occupational, www.mdrelay.org Speech or Physical Therapist, Physician, Case Man- Services Offered: With Maryland Relay, people ager, etc.) who advocate on behalf of their clients. who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind or The Jill Fox Memorial Fund provides grants to help Speech Disabled can easily communicate through cover unmet medical and healthcare needs not TTY (text telephone) with anyone using a standard paid for by medical insurance, government agen- phone. Simply call 711. This is a free service. cies, health associations, community organizations, public or personal resources. (Please note: Individu- Meals On Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc. als may not submit applications on their own behalf.) 515 South Haven Street Baltimore, MD 21224 Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council 410-558-0827 Department of Human Resources www.mealsonwheelsmd.org Social Services Administration Services Offered: Provides nutritious meals to 311 W. Saratoga Street people who are homebound due to age or disabil- Baltimore, MD 21201 ity. Some programs serve meals at congregate lo- 410-767-7323 cations like senior centers, some programs deliver www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=4563 meals directly to the homes of individuals whose Services Offered: The purpose of the Council is to mobility is limited, and many programs provide coordinate Statewide planning, development, and both services. implementation of family caregiver support. Parking for Individuals with Disabilities Maryland Community Services Locator (MDCSL) Motor Vehicle Administration The University of Maryland, College Park invites 6601 Ritchie Highway NE you to find approximately 9,000 health, social Glen Burnie, MD 21062 service and criminal justice resource programs 410/768-7000 (Customer Service Center) in Maryland using this tool. The Maryland Com- 1-800-950-1682 (Voice) munity Services Locator can provide you with 1-800-492-4575 (TTY) service information, maps, and driving directions www.mva.maryland.gov/About- to programs! Go to the MD Justice web site at MVA/DISABILITIES/default.htm http://www.mdjustice.org/node/1534 and click on The MVA is responsible for taking applications for the website at the end of the first paragraph, or individuals who wish to have handicapped parking go directly to www.mdcsl.org/advantagecallback. signs installed. The numbers listed above can also asp?template=map_search be used for handicapped tags, renewals, etc. 60 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 10:55 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T61 Color: Our mission is to create opportunities for those with behavioral healthneeds and those Presentuswitha experiencing challenge! homelessness by promoting Allow V-LINC to create acustom solution to positive change and live, work, and play more independently. Ages 2–Seniors n Residents of CentralMaryland n offering person-centered Solutions aredesigned by volunteer engineers and studentteams n COMPLETED PROJECTS: adaptivehand support in recovery. devices,modified beds,specialized helmets,adaptive bikes and carts, and more! www.prologueinc.org 3Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 (410)653-6190 410.554.9134|www.v-linc.org|www.facebook.com/VLINC Do youfeel likeyou aremissing out on the conversation? ConnectwithMaryland Relay. Multiple Calling Options Foranyone who has difficultyusing astandard telephone Captioned Telephone Displays everywordyour caller says,asyou listen Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program FREE assistiveequipment to qualified applicants GetaFREE evaluation to findthe solution that’srightfor you. Call 800-552-7724 or 410-767-6960 (Voice/TTY) 443-453-5970 (Video Phone) or visit mdrelay.org to get started. User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 11:38 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T62 Color: Radio Reading Network of Maryland Organization (MCO) participation for recipients 3501 Taylor Avenue with specified rare and expensive conditions. Baltimore, MD 21236 Eligibility: A person must be eligible for Health- 410-779-4969 Choice in order to receive REM services. Also, the www.radioreadingnetwork.org/welcome.html REM Program is limited to individuals with certain Services Offered: The Radio Reading Network qualifying conditions or diseases. Information re- provides radio access to current newspapers and garding these diseases may be obtained by calling magazines for persons who are visually or physi- 1-800-565-8190. cally impaired to the degree that they are unable Services Offered: REM enrollees have access to to read for themselves. Listeners do not have to be state wide case management services, including, legally blind to receive programming. Contact the but not limited to: assessment of recipient needs; Radio Reading Network for a listener application. patient education; family support services; devel- opment of treatment plan; coordination of provid- Rare and Expensive Case er services; and, follow-up of recipient’s progress. Management Program (REM) The REM Program Sign Language Interpreter Services Department of Health & Mental Hygiene The Hearing and Speech Agency 201 West Preston Street, Room 210 Centralized Interpreter Referral Service Baltimore, MD 21201 5900 Metro Drive 1-800-565-8190 Baltimore, MD 21215 https://mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov/longtermcare/ 410-318-6780 (ask for CIRS Services) SitePages/REM%20Program.aspx www.hasa.org/interpreting What is REM? The Rare and Expensive Case Man- agement (REM) Program is a case managed fee for Mid-Atlantic Interpreting Group service alternative to HealthChoice Managed Care 2825 Westchester Avenue Ellicott City, MD 21043 410/750-0297 (Voice) 443-471-8416 (TTY/VP) 443-985-6373 (24 Hours) www.interpretmaig.com V-LINC 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218 410-554-9134 www.v-linc.org Services Offered: V-LINC provides technological solutions to improve the independence and quality of life for individuals of all ages with disabilities in Maryland. We do this by helping people learn One-stop shopping about and use existing assistive technology devices and software for computer access and An impressivevariety of freshly made foods to take by creating one-of-a-kind, customized assistive out or eat in, afull-service Pharmacy and health and beauty careitems, consistent lowprices, ATMs and technology. We aim to help people with disabilities Money-Gram services. Just afew of the reasons our meet their educational, vocational, and indepen- customers love Wegmans. Whatever youneed, check dent-living goals. herefirst. Youwon’t need to makeanotherstop. wegmans.com 62 Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 10:55 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T63 Color: If you stumble... makeitpartof the dance. CLUB1111@The League is the region’s newest adult nightspot—adanceclub and entertainment complexfor people with disabilities. club1111.org ■ Adult Medical Day 1111 E. Cold Spring Lane ■ Camping &Recreation Baltimore, MD 21239 ■ DayHabilitation (410) 323-0500 ■ League Industries leagueforpeople.org ■ SCALE at TheLeague ■ TheWellness Center ■ WorkforceDevelopment ■ Youth Autism Services User: rmcdonald Time: 10-02-2015 10:55 Prod- uct: PHTabloid3 PubDate: 10-05-2015 Zone: DPPages Edi- tion: BCDisabilityGuide Page: T64 Color: CCBC Single Step and Center for ACCESS areunited under The Center for Alternativeand Supported Education (CASE) CASE, Maryland’smost extensivecollege-based resource for customized student-centered, qualityinstruction in academic prep, life skills and workforce readiness, servesadults with learning differences and developmental and cognitivechallenges. We offer instructional programs and courses that can be tailored to the needs of your agency,school or organization, as well as classes specially designed for the individual adult learner. Our offerings include: •Academic skills •General Education (computer skills, humanities and the arts) •Career and vocational certificate programs (in the areas of Child Care, Hospitality, Professional Animal Workers, SecurityGuard, Warehouse Technician/ForkliftOperator) Ask about Train-the-Trainer classes! Forinformation, call 443-840-4700 or email: [email protected]