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DISABILITIES SERVICES
DISABILITIES SERVICES
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES ISSUES
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
BLIND AND LOW VISION SERVICES
DEAF SERVICES
HOUSING
LEGAL-MD DISABILITY LAW CENTER
DISABILITIES SERVICES
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Box 300
3rd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6402
TTY: 410-313-6401
FAX: 410-313-6424
E-Mail: disabilities@howardcountymd.gov
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT INFORMATION NUMBERS AND WEBSITES
Technical Assistance Number 1-800-949-4232
ACCESS Board (Architectural Compliance
1-800-USA-ABLE (Voice and TTY)
Website: www.access-board.gov
Department of Justice
202-514-0301 (Voice)
202-514-0383 (TTY)
Website: www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Department of Transportation
202-366-9310/14 (Voice)
202-755-7687 (TTY)
Website:www.fta.dot.gov
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc.
202-986-0375 (Voice/TTY)
ADA Hot Line
800-466-4232
Website:www.dredf.org
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
202-663-4900 (Voice)
800-USA-EEOC (Toll Free Voice)
800-800-3302(Toll Free TTY)
Website:www.eeoc.gov
Federal Communication Commission
202-418-0200 (Voice)
888-225-5322 (Toll Free Voice)
Website: www.fcc.gov/owd
Job Accommodation Network
800-JAN-7234 (Voice/TTY)
800-JAN-INFO (Computer)
Website: http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu
National Association of the Deaf
301-587-1788 (Voice)
301-587-1789 (TTY)
Website: www.nad.org
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems, Inc.
202-408-9514 (Voice)
202-408-9521 (TTY)
National Center for Law and the Deaf
301-587-7730 (Voice/TTY)
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
202-376-6200 (Voice)
202-376-6205 (TTY)
Howard County Office of Human Rights
410-313-6430(Voice)
410-313-6401 (TTY)
410-313-6468 (FAX)
Disabilities Services provides information,case management, referral and assistance for housing, transportation, employment and improved access to public facilities for people with disabilities.
Disabilities Services Information and Referral Network provides coordination of available community resources for citizens who have a disability.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens - For assistance with all services provided by Disabilities Services, call the Disabilities Services office on MD Relay or 410-313-6401 (TTY) to schedule an appointment to ensure availability of staff proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).
These resources include:
- Accessible facilities
- Barrier-free housing
- Deaf services program
- Employment
- Equipment
- Home adaptations
- Leisure and recreational activities
- Support groups
- Transportation
AND
Technical assistance for:
- Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Modification of business, employment and public spaces;
- Parking and permit information for persons with disabilities
- Curb cuts/ramps
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES ISSUES
c/o Department of Citizen Services
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Box 204
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6402
TTY: 410-313-6401
FAX: 410-313-6424>
E-Mail: disabilities@howardcountymd.gov
The Commission on Disability Issues was established by County legislation and represents persons with disabilities, service providers and the community at large. It advises County Government on compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and the impact of public budgets, policies and programs. The Commission has fifteen members, eight of whom have disabilities. Members are appointed by the County Executive and approved by the County Council. The Commission on Disabilities Issues meets on the third Monday of the month.
HUMANIM
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Autism Society of America, Howard County Chapter
7231 Cadence Court
Columbia, MD 21046
410-760-5595
FAX: 410-381-2959
Website: www.howard-autism.org
BLIND AND LOW VISION SERVICES
Brain Injury Association of MD
Kernan Hospital
2200 Kernan Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-448-2924
800-221-6443 (in MD)
E-Mail: info@biamd.org
Website: www.biamd.org
Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201
Landover,MD 20785
301-306-7070
Voice mail to request info packet 1-800-233-4050
E-mail: national@chadd.org
Website: www.chadd.org/
DEAF SERVICES
Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region
Hampton Plaza, Suite 1103
8503 LaSalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-828-7700
800-492-2523(in MD only)
E-Mail: lkingham@abilitiesnetwork.org
Website: www.epilepsy-foundation.org
Family Information Specialist
Office for Children, Youth and Families
301 W. Preston Street, 15th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-4160
Fidos for Freedom
Mailing Address
PO Box 5508
Laurel, MD 20726
Street Address
1200 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, MD 20707
410-880-4178-Voice
301-490-4005-Voice
301-570-7570-TTY
301-490-9061-FAX
Website: www.fidosforfreedom.org
HOUSING
International Dyslexia Association, MD Branch
P.O. Box 984
Severna Park, MD 21148
410-296-0232
Learning Disabilities Association of Maryland, Inc.
PO Box 268
Huntington, MD 20639
410-535-9679
E-mail: LDAMaryland@aol.com
Website: www.ldamaryland.org
Linwood Center, Inc.
3421 Marth Bush Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 410-465-1352
FAX: 410-461-1161
Maryland Relay Services: 7-1-1
E-Mail: admin@linwoodcenter.org
Website: www.linwoodcenter.org
Linwood Center, Inc. provides services and support to children and adults with Autism.
MD Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
7484 Candlewood Road
Suite R
Hanover, MD 21076
410-859-5400
Toll Free: 1-800-899-8837
FAX: 410-859-1509
E-Mail: mcie@mcie.org
Website: www.mcie.org
LEGAL-MD DISABILITY LAW CENTER
Low Vision Information Center
7701 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 604
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-951-4444
E-Mail: bill@lowvisioninfo.org
Website: www.lowvisioninfo.org
MD Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
7484 Candlewood Road
Suite R
Hanover, MD 21076
410-859-5400
Toll Free: 1-800-899-8837
FAX: 410-859-1509
E-Mail: mcie@mcie.org
Website: www.mcie.org
MD Federation for the Council for Exceptional Children
410-480-9667
E-Mail: VMKKO@aol.com
Website: www.mdcec.freeservers.com
MD Online Public Info Network
Website: www.sailor.lib.md.us/
MD Speech-Language-Hearing Association
PO Box 31
Manchester, MD 21102
410-239-7770
FAX: 410-239-7774
E-Mail: office@mdslha.org
Website: www.mdslha.org
MD Technology Assistance Program
Governor’s Office for Individuals with Disabilities
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T17
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-554-9230 (Voice/TTY)
800-832-4827
FAX: 410-554-9237
E-Mail: rasinski@mdtap.org
Website: www.mdtap.org/
MENTAL HEALTH
NAMI (Nat’l Assoc. of the Mentally Ill MD)
711 W. 40th Street, Suite 451
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-467-7100
800-467-0075
E-Mail: amimd@aol.com
Website: md.nami.org/
Parent’s Place of MD, Inc.
801 Cromwell Park Drive
Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-768-9100
FAX: 410-768-0830
E-Mail: info@ppmd.org
Website: www.ppmd.org
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth
through 2
MD Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0261
800-535-0182 (in MD)
E-Mail: dmetzger@msde.state.md.us
Website: www.msde.state.md.us/
Protection and Advocacy Agency
MD Disability Law Center
1800 N. Charles Street, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-6352
800-233-7201
E-Mail: philf@MDLCBALTO.org
Website:www.mdlcbalto.org/
Recreation and Parks
Therapeutic Recreation
7120 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-4700
FAX: 410-313-4660
TTD: 410-313-4665
Website: www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/rap_homepage.htm
Click on General Information, then Accommodations for People with Disabilities.
Regional Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Technical Assistance Agency
ADA Information Center for Mid-Atlantic Region TransCen, Inc.
451 Hungerford Dr. Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850
301-217-0124 (Voice/TTD)
800-949-4232 (Voice/TTD)
E-Mail: adainfo@transcen.org
Website: www.adainfo.org/
Technology-Related Assistance
MD Technology Assistance Program
800-TECH-TAP (832-4827)
E-Mail: mdtap@clark.net
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17
Baltimore, MD 21218
Website: www.mdtap.org/
The Learning Disability Assoc. of Montgomery County (LDAMC)
PO Box 623
Rockville, MD 20848-0623
301-933-1076
E-Mail: ldamc@ldamc.org
Website: www.ldamc.org/
Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center (TRRC)
3750 Shady Lane
Glenwood, MD 21738
410-489-5100
FAX: 410-489-3663
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
33 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-681-4133
E-Mail: TSAGW@aol.com
Website: www.tsagw.org/
Transportation
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
The Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205-1890
Main Line: 443-923-9200
Local Referral Line: 443-923-9400
Toll-Free Referral Line: 888-554-2080
FAX: 443-923-9125
Website:www.kennedykrieger.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of Central MD
1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 226
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-4540
E-Mail: ucp-cm.org
Website: www.ucp-cm.org/
Autism Society of America, Howard County Chapter
7231 Cadence Court
Columbia, MD 21046
410-760-5595
FAX: 410-381-2959
Website: www.howard-autism.org
Brain Injury Association of MD
Kernan Hospital
2200 Kernan Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-448-2924
800-221-6443 (in MD)
E-Mail: info@biamd.org
Website: www.biamd.org
Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201
Landover,MD 20785
301-306-7070
Voice mail to request info packet 1-800-233-4050
E-mail: national@chadd.org
Website: www.chadd.org/
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
Easter Seals of MD and Washington, D.C.
4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 100
Calverton, MD 20705
301-931-8700
800-886-3771
E-mail: jhall@eseal.org
Website: www.eseal.org
Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region
Hampton Plaza, Suite 1103
8503 LaSalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-828-7700
800-492-2523(in MD only)
E-Mail: lkingham@abilitiesnetwork.org
Website: www.epilepsy-foundation.org
Family Information Specialist
Office for Children, Youth and Families
301 W. Preston Street, 15th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-4160
Fidos for Freedom
Mailing Address
PO Box 5508
Laurel, MD 20726
Street Address
1200 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, MD 20707
410-880-4178-Voice
301-490-4005-Voice
301-570-7570-TTY
301-490-9061-FAX
Website: www.fidosforfreedom.org
Housing
International Dyslexia Association, MD Branch
P.O. Box 984
Severna Park, MD 21148
410-296-0232
Learning Disabilities Association of Maryland, Inc.
PO Box 268
Huntington, MD 20639
410-535-9679
E-mail: LDAMaryland@aol.com
Website: www.ldamaryland.org
Low Vision Information Center
7701 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 604
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-951-4444
E-Mail: bill@lowvisioninfo.org
Website: www.lowvisioninfo.org
MD Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
7484 Candlewood Road
Suite R
Hanover, MD 21076
410-859-5400
Toll Free: 1-800-899-8837
FAX: 410-859-1509
E-Mail: mcie@mcie.org
Website: www.mcie.org
MARYLAND DISABILITY LAW CENTER
MD Federation for the Council for Exceptional Children
410-480-9667
E-Mail: VMKKO@aol.com
Website: www.mdcec.freeservers.com
MD Online Public Info Network
Website: www.sailor.lib.md.us/
MD Speech-Language-Hearing Association
PO Box 31
Manchester, MD 21102
410-239-7770
FAX: 410-239-7774
E-Mail: office@mdslha.org
Website: www.mdslha.org
MD Technology Assistance Program
Governor’s Office for Individuals with Disabilities
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T17
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-554-9230 (Voice/TTY)
800-832-4827
FAX: 410-554-9237
E-Mail: rasinski@mdtap.org
Website: www.mdtap.org/
NAMI (Nat’l Assoc. of the Mentally Ill MD)
711 W. 40th Street, Suite 451
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-467-7100
800-467-0075
E-Mail: amimd@aol.com
Website: md.nami.org/
Parent’s Place of MD, Inc.
801 Cromwell Park Drive
Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-768-9100
FAX: 410-768-0830
E-Mail: info@ppmd.org
Website: www.ppmd.org
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth
through 2
MD Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0261
800-535-0182 (in MD)
E-Mail: dmetzger@msde.state.md.us
Website: www.msde.state.md.us/
Protection and Advocacy Agency
MD Disability Law Center
1800 N. Charles Street, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-6352
800-233-7201
E-Mail: philf@MDLCBALTO.org
Website:www.mdlcbalto.org/
Recreation and Parks
Therapeutic Recreation
7120 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-4700
FAX: 410-313-660
TTD: 410-313-4665
Website: www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/rap_homepage.htm
Click on General Information, then Accommodations for People with Disabilities.
Regional Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Technical Assistance Agency
ADA Information Center for Mid-Atlantic Region TransCen, Inc.
451 Hungerford Dr. Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850
301-217-0124 (Voice/TTD)
800-949-4232 (Voice/TTD)
E-Mail: adainfo@transcen.org
Website: www.adainfo.org/
Technology-Related Assistance
MD Technology Assistance Program
800-TECH-TAP (832-4827)
E-Mail: mdtap@clark.net
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17
Baltimore, MD 21218
Website: www.mdtap.org/
The Learning Disability Assoc. of Montgomery County (LDAMC)
PO Box 623
Rockville, MD 20848-0623
301-933-1076
E-Mail: ldamc@ldamc.org
Website: www.ldamc.org/
Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center (TRRC)
3750 Shady Lane
Glenwood, MD 21738
410-489-5100
FAX: 410-489-3663
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
33 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-681-4133
E-Mail: TSAGW@aol.com
Website: www.tsagw.org/
Transportation
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
The Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205-1890
Main Line: 443-923-9200
Local Referral Line: 443-923-9400
Toll-Free Referral Line: 888-554-2080
FAX: 443-923-9125
Website:www.kennedykrieger.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of Central MD
1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 226
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-4540
E-Mail: ucp-cm.org
Website: www.ucp-cm.org/
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