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►Achievable Concepts
Provides a wide range of adapted equipment and specialized products including cycles, wheelchairs, bowling aids, etc.

►Adapt My World
Information about adaptations for people with disabilities and products for home or work.

►Adaptive Adventures
Creates sports and recreation opportunities for youth by providing access to the outdoors and helping families work toward inclusion in their local communities. 877.679.2770

►Advocates for Children and Youth
Working to further positive policy, education and advocacy.
410.547.9200

►All Health Net: Children's Health - Special Needs
Provides comprehensive listing of websites addressing adaptive clothing, adaptive hardware-software computer aids, disabilities, independent living centers, parent centers, special education, travel.

►America's Athletes with Disabilities
They offer disability awareness education programs and the Disabled Youth Sports Training and Competition Program
800.449.8991

►American Wheelchairs
Electric wheelchairs, scooters, and vehicle lifts.  Mobility for seniors and people with disabilities.

►ARC of Southern Maryland - Developmental Disabilities Resource Lending Library
More than 400 books and resource guides; software, instructional videos, tactile toys, and access to two computer terminals with internet access and touch-screen capability. Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
301.475.5652

►Autism Resources
Info on autism

►Baltimore HealthCare Access, Inc.
Statewide information on special health care needs, respite, camps, SSI, Medicaid waivers, foster and kinship care, etc.
410.649.0510

►Beach Wheelchair
All-terrain wheelchair provides beach access
800.441.7789

►Behavior Change
A website for parents, teachers, and trainers of children and adults with disabilities who exhibit severe problem behavior or limited communication skills.
407.629.1099

►Behavioral Intervention Association
Provides home community programs for autistic children as well as consulting and workshops for the community.

►Best Buddies
A non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
410.327.9812

►Brookes Publishing
Publishes books covering a wide variety of disability issues.
800.638.3775

►Camp Search
The search engine for summer camps.  Encompasses 22 countries!
416.593.3000 x.234

►Caring Communities, Inc.
Respite care provider registry, respite training, etc.
410.549.5707

►Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
Extensive collection of web links related to emotional and behavioral problems in such areas as education, families, mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, early intervention, school safety, etc.

►Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
SCHIP, HIPAA publications, local information, statistics & data research, laws & regulations, and public affairs.

►Change, Inc.
Free sitter service for children with disabilities and their siblings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
410.876.2179

►Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group, Inc.
410.321.5434

►Children Special Needs
Pediatric eye care, children's vision impairments.

►Council for Children with Behavior Disorders
An international professional organization committed to promoting and facilitating the education and general welfare of children and youth with behavioral and emotional disorders.

►Delmarva Community Services
Respite programs for those with developmental disabilities and family caregivers.
800.439.1222

►Developmental Disabilities Administration
Guide to services - Southern, Western, Eastern, and Central Regions.
877.463.3464

►Developmental Disability Council (Maryland)
General information and resources about disabilities and programs and "Planning Now" a guide to future and estate planning.

►Disability Policy Resources
Training materials and policy papers on advocacy, ADA, education, employment, etc.

►Down Syndrome
Dedicated to helping new parents understand down syndrome and to appreciate the capabilities of their wonderful child.

►Down Syndrome Connection
Consisting of parents, educators, therapists, and concerned persons, seeks to optimize the quality of life for individuals with down syndrome by offering direct services.
888.279.2279

►Down Syndrome Homepage

►Down Syndrome Parent Network
Organization whose goal is to provide accurate, up-to-date information on down syndrome to parents, family, the general public, and professionals.

►E-Buddies
The Best Buddies cyberspace community of friendships.  With a few clicks, you can change the world for yourself and for a person with developmental disabilities.

►Eastern Shore Respite Care Project
Providing family-to-family relief care for individuals with developmental disabilities living in Kent, Talbot, Cecil, Caroline, Queen Anne's, Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties.
800.439.1222

►Exceptional Parent Library
Disability resources, books, videos, software, free, etc.

►Family Net Works
Maryland's most comprehensive online resource for disability-related information and supports.

►Family Support Network Homepage
To unify individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for funding, services, and community resources that strengthen and support the individual.

►Fragile X Research Foundation

►Freedom Concepts, Inc.
Manufactures specialty bikes for adults and children with special needs
800.661.9915

►Hospital for Sick Children - Information Resource Center
Brochures on children with disabilities.
202.832.4400

►ICON, Inc.
To broaden public awareness and improve access to opportunities in the community for people who have historically been excluded because of disability.
703.548.4048

►Internet Resources for Special Children
Dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disabilities on a global basis.

►Intensive Behavior Management Services/ARC of Southern MD
Around the clock emergency and behavioral assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities in Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's counties.
877.413.3088

►Kids on the Block, Inc.
Provides educational puppet programs that enlighten the children on the issues of disability awareness, medical-educational differences, and social concerns.
800.368.5437

►Kids Camps
A comprehensive directory of traditional and specialty overnight camps, tours and adventures, and experiences for children, teenagers, and families.
877.242.9330

►Maryland Chapters - Autism Society of America

►Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health
Working to improve services and support for children with mental health needs and their families.
410.730.8267

►Maryland Disability Law Center
"Special Education Rights and Wrongs" handbook.
800.233.7201

►Maryland Fragile X Resource Group

►Maryland State Dept. of Education - Special Education
410.767.0238

►Maryland Youth Leadership Forum
The MD/YLF is a unique career and leadership program for high school students with disabilities who are in their final two years of high school.  The week long residential program is typically held on a college campus, giving students a taste of dorm life while offering opportunities for them to increase their independence. 
301.277.2839

►Medicare Advocacy
A national, non-profit organization which provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities.
202.216.0028

►National Center on Accessibility: Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
Promotes increased awareness of inclusion of people with disabilities in parks, recreation, and tourism.
812.856.4422

►National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Monthly newsletter with articles and conference information.
800.900.8086

►National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD/Youth)
877.871.0744
TTY 877.871.0665

►Pathfinders Autism Resource Center
Information and referral service for families to assist in the processes of locating services in communities around Maryland.
410.769.9500

►Parent Center of Prince George's County
Information, resources, support groups and workshops.
301.925.2811

►Parents' Place of Maryland
Information, resources, and workshops.
410.768.9100

►Partners in Policymaking
Free online courses

►Partners Plus of Maryland
Families and caregivers in partnerships caring for children and individuals with disabilities in the following counties: Carroll, Harford, Cecil, Wicomico, Worcester, Montgomery, Allegany, Frederick, Prince George's, Charles, St. Mary's, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore city.

►Respite Services of Montgomery County
Offers temporary relief to families who are providing full-time care to a family member with a disability.
301.816.9647

►Sib Shops
Programs just for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs.
Baltimore County - Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital  410.578.5169
Carroll County - The Westminster Senior Center  800.999.9442 x.5169
Howard County - The ARC of Howard County  800.999.9442 x.5169
Montgomery County - The ARC of Montgomery County 800.999.9442 x.5169

►Sibling Support

►Speaking For Ourselves
A pioneer in self-advocacy for people with disabilities.
610.825.4592

►Special Fit Online
Clothes ideal for adults with down syndrome.  Designed with you in mind, high quality, moderately priced, and designed to fit.
320.587.8777

►Special Needs Planning - Beyond Trusts and Wills
Financial planning for families for the future security of a member with a disability.

►Trips, Inc.
Travel opportunities in a safe, respectful, and fun atmosphere
800.686.1013

►The ARC National Homepage

►The League for People With Disabilities
Year-round Camping at Camp Greentop; year-round Therapeutic Recreation Services including accessible sailing, assisted travel and social events; Adult Day Services; Vocational Rehabilitative Services; Employment opportunities via direct mail processing, bulk volume copying and database management; Wellness Center providing individualized fitness programs, floor aerobics, fully accessible pool, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. 410.323.0500

►The National Fragile X Foundation
800.688.8765

►The Resource Network: A Project of the Kennedy Krieger Institute
Information on developmental disability resources throughout Maryland
800.390.3372

►Training Resource Network - Disability Update
Publications and updates in the disability field: supported employment, person centered planning, self-determination, and supported living.
800.823.9800

►U.S. Department of Transportation Travel Hotline
Provides education and assistance with disability related air travel problems.
800.778.4838(voice) or 800.455.9880(tty).

►Yoga for the Special Child
Information on teaching yoga to infants and children with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder, etc.
888.900.9642

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