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Resource Directory
- Advocacy
The
Arc of Prince George’s County
1401 McCormick Drive
Largo, MD 20774
301-925-7050
www.thearcofpgc.org
Provides support, training, networking opportunities,
and individual assistance for families and individuals
with disabilities.
The
Arc’s National Headquarters
Silver Spring, Maryland
301-565-3842
www.thearc.org
Keeps communities nationwide up to date with the latest
information, news, and initiatives for individuals with
disabilities.
The
Arc of Maryland
410-974-6139
www.thearcmd.org
A statewide advocacy organization providing news, information
and system advocacy on state public policy issues that
effect individuals with developmental disabilities and
their families.
Center
for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy
202-466-6550
www.disabilitypolicycenter.org
Conducts action-research and analysis of public policy
issues affecting people with disabilities and their
families.
Cross
Disability Rights Coalition
410-571-9320
www.thecdrc.org
A coalition comprised of people with all types of disabilities
working together to change state policy.
The
Disability Rights Activist
www.disrights.org
Provides information, alerts and announcements that
enable activists to continue to work for the rights
of people with disabilities.
Governor’s
Office for Individuals with Disabilities
410-333-3098
800-637-4113
Statewide organization serving as a point of contact
for all disability issues including public policy analysis
and system reform.
Maryland
Disability Law Center (MDLC)
1800 North Charles Street, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-233-7201
www.mdlcbalto.org
Protects and advocates for the rights of people with
disabilities.
Maryland
Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
7484 Candlewood Road, Suite R
Hanover, MD 21076
800-899-8837
www.mcie.org
Provides advocacy, support and training dedicated to
the inclusion of students with disabilities in their
neighborhood schools.
Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
410-767-6860
www.dhmh.state.md.us
Offers information on state agencies and services within
DHMH including the Developmental Disabilities Administration
and HealthChoice.
Maryland
Developmental Disabilities Council
410-333-3688
800-305-6441
www.md-council.org
A public policy organization that advocates for the
inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities
in all facets of community life.
Mid-Atlantic
Region ADA Information Center
301-217-0124
800-949-4232
www.adainfo.org
Provides information for those who are interested in
the developments in the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
National
Parent Network on Disabilities
202-463-2299
www.npnd.org
Provides a comprehensive source of information for parents,
caregivers and advocates on legislative issues, advocacy
and parenting issues.
The
Parents’ Place of Maryland
801 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-768-9100
800-394-5694
www.ppmd.org
Provides support and education for parents and families
of children with disabilities and special health care
needs.
People
on the Go of Maryland
The Arc of Prince George’s County
1401 McCormick Drive
Largo, Maryland 20774
301-925-7050
www.thearcmd.org/programs/people_on_the_go.html
A statewide self-advocacy group supported by The Arc
of Maryland with local chapters in many communities.
They meet to discuss and advocate for issues such as
improved transportation, increased employment opportunities
and eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities.
The Arc of Prince George’s County sponsors a chapter
that welcomes new members.
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