Community Resources

The Arc National Headquarters
301-565-3842
www.thearc.org
Offers information for and about siblings of people with developmental disabilities.

Abilities Network
Towson, MD 21286
410-828-7700
800-492-2523
www.abilitiesnetwork.org
Provides customized services focusing on one-to-one supports to foster inclusion through education, training, and advocacy.

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
www.aamr.org
Offers national information on legislation, research, and news.

Autism Society of America
301-657-0881
www.autism-society.org
Provides information, referrals, seminars and support groups.

Bridges Ministry Reid Temple AME Church
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
301-352-0320
www.reidtemple.org
Provides respite and Bible teaching for children and adults with disabilities.

Center For Child Development/Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Room 3800
Washington, DC 20010
Phone (202) 884-5467
Provides consultations and evaluations (neurological, psycho social, developmental, and medical testing). Parent support and training, referrals and resource information, service coordination.

Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida Association, Inc.
(888) 733-0988
www.sbaa.org
Offers information & referrals, individual advocacy and newsletter updates.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
301-306-7070
www.CHADD.org
Provides a network of support groups offering information and support through monthly meetings, speakers and their resource library.

Community Connections
301-405-1959
www.communityconnections.umd.edu
A project of the University of Maryland that promotes awareness of disabilities, increases opportunities for young children with special needs to participate in the community, and provides support to people and organizations that include children with special needs.

Connection Beyond Sight and Sound
Department of Special Education
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-7915
www.cbss.umd.edu
Provides resources and technical assistance for children birth to age 21 with vision and hearing impairments.

Daring to Reach & Empower the At-risk Mind Corporation, DREAMCorp

DREAMCorp                                                                           P.O. Box  31604                                                                  Capitol Heights, MD  20743                                    Email:  dare2dream@dreamcorp.org                        Phone:  1-877-60-DREAM ext 101 www.dreamcorp.org                                 DREAMCorp has mobilized serveral unique collaborative projects to address the unmet  and/or underserved regional needs of persons with developmental disabilities and/or special health care needs and their families.

E-Buddies                                www.ebuddies.org
A website devoted to creating email friendships between people with and without developmental disabilities.

E-Parent
www.eparent.com
Offers information for parents of younger children, but includes information and resources for “Life Planning” (i.e. planning for the future).

Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)
Department of Social Services
301-909-2000
www.dhr.state.md.us/pgcounty.htm
Offers periodic health screening, diagnosis, and treatment for children; includes vision, hearing, and dental assessments; may also cover screening for physical, mental, or developmental problems when needed. Medical Assistance funds the EPSDT program for children 21 years and younger.

Easter Seals
Calverton, MD 20705
301-931-8700
www.gwbr.easterseals.com
Provides services for children and adults with disabilities.