Connecting with MD Families
Connect with Maryland Duchenne Families on Facebook through our Connect Program. You will need to request to be added to the group first.
Accessibility & Recreation
Seeking you suggestions!
Education
Advocacy Agencies
- Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
MCCR enforces the state’s laws against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and state contracts and provides educational outreach programs related to the provisions of the law.
Website - Disability Rights Maryland
1500 Union Ave. Ste 2000
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-727-6352 (Ext. 0)
800-233-7201
Website
Contact Information - Maryland Disability Law Center
Virginia Knowlton, Executive Director
1800 N. Charles, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-234-2791
800-233-7201
Website
Contact information
Department of Education
- Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0261
410-333-8165 FAX
800-535-0182
Website
Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)
- Infant/Toddler/Preschool Services
Department of Education
Division of Special Education
200 West Baltimore Street, 4th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0242
800-535-0182
Website
Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5)
- Infant/Toddler Preschool Services
Division of Special Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0237
800-535-0182
Website
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
- Parents Place of Maryland, Inc.
801 Cromwell Park Drive
Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-768-9100
410-768-0830 FAX
Website
E-Mail: info@ppmd.org
Employment
- Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
DORS provides supports and services to help people with disabilities who seek employment.
DORS information
Health & Well-Being
- Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)
MCHP provide health insurance to eligible uninsured children under age 19 based on family income and size.
MCHP information
- Model Waiver for Disabled Children
This program provides services to “medically fragile” children under age 22 who meet Nursing Facility or Hospital Level of Care criteria, yet with appropriate support may remain at home or in the community. Services include case management, home health aid and private duty nursing. Limit of 200.
Model Waiver information
- Community First Choice Long Term Services and Support
Under the three programs, Community Options Waiver, Community First Choice Program and Medical Assistance Personal Care Program, eligible individuals with disabilities who meet Nursing Facility or Hospital Level of Care criteria are provided services and supports allowing them to remain at home or in the community. Services include assistance with activities of daily living, household services related to medical need and transportation.
Community First Choice information
- Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP)
Run by the Maryland Department of Developmental Disabilities, MDTPA provides information, device loaning and financial loans for equipment.
MDTAP information
