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.
Maryland Disability Law Center
(410) 235-0748
www.mdlclaw.org
Maryland Family Network
(Childcare Enhanced Services)
800-999-0120
www.marylandfamilynetwork.org
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.
Partners for Success Parent Center
Prince George’s County Public Schools
301-431-5675
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.
Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special education Facilities (MANSEF)
PO Box 6815
Baltimore, MD 21285
410-938-4413
www.mansef.org
98 nonpublic schools approved by MSDE who provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities at no cost to the parents when referred by their local public school via the IEP process. For a directory of schools visit our web site.
