Find disabilities agencies and organizations in your area.
Caring Communities is a small, yet growing, non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Eldersburg, Maryland, which began in February of 1997 when a group of parents of children who had disabilities met to address the need for comprehensive respite care services and the lack of trained respite care providers in Maryland. Based on their personal experiences and frustrations, the group resolved to establish a statewide resource dedicated to promoting the ability of families who have children with disabilities to have a “break”, or respite, from the day-to-day responsibilities of raising such a child.
Regional Advocacy Specialists Build relationships with self-advocates, self-advocacy groups and providers, Support other self-advocates to learn about and understand DDA services, Coordinate and conduct a seven week training with a group of Self-Advocates, Provide general support to people receiving services from DDA, Develop and conduct additional training that meets the needs of Self-Advocates in their regions
The National Children’s Center (NCC) serves hundreds of children and adults with differing abilities throughout the continuum of life. NCC provides early childhood education and early intervention services, community residences, day services, individualized day support, and work readiness training. The mission of NCC is to enhance the lives of people of all ages, diverse backgrounds, and differing abilities through inclusive opportunities.
The Arc Benefits Enrollment Center provides Prince George’s County residents with free disability screening and application assistance to enroll into core disability benefits.
MCSNAC supports families to advocate for their children and adults with disabilities whether in school, or with adult services.
Chimes assists people with developmental and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Our vast array of services; educational, employment,vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health is delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. We take a client-centered, evidence-based approach to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Virginia Relay enables people who are deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf, Blind, or have difficulty speaking to communicate by TTY (text telephone) or another assistive telephone device with anyone who uses a standard phone.
The MWVA mission is to educate, advocate, and raise awareness of the abilities and needs of people with disabilities, in order to influence attitudinal, architectural, and social change for all Virginians.
OHREP receives and investigates complaints of discrimination filed on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, or disability.
Helping people with disabilities remain integrated in all aspects of community life.
W.E.A.N. is a mentoring program servicing women with a varying degrees of dis-ABILITIES. The mission is to “wean” women with dis-ABILITIES from having their limitations be their focal point, thus having them live with their ABILITIES!
The League provides services which empower people with disabilities to improve their independence, self-sufficiency and quality of life.
Helping people with disabilities to not only survive, but thrive.
The BEP was established in 1862 and is the sole producer of U.S. currency notes. BEP is provides currency readers, free of charge, to eligible blind and visually impaired individuals.
Special Olympics Baltimore County provides year-round training and competition in 15 Olympic-like sports for persons two years and older with intellectual disabilities.
NAF is dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by ataxia through support, education, and research.
The MSILC promotes, supports & enhances opportunities for Marylanders with disabilities to maximize choices to independently live, work and play.
