Directory of Services for Individuals with Spina Bifida
Directory of Services for Individuals with Spina Bifida
Directory of Services for Individuals with Spina Bifida
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Employed <strong>Individuals</strong> <strong>with</strong> Disabilities Program (EID)<br />
(800) 637-4113<br />
Program extends Medical Assistance health benefits to working Marylanders <strong>with</strong><br />
disabilities.<br />
Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP)<br />
(800) 832-4827<br />
Provides assistance <strong>for</strong> making disability-related technology available. <strong>Services</strong><br />
include: Assistive Technology Loan Program, training workshops on the use <strong>of</strong> assistive<br />
technology, an equipment loan and demonstration program, directories <strong>of</strong> vendors, and<br />
providers <strong>for</strong> home modification, durable medical equipment and assistive technology.<br />
WorkAbility Loan Program<br />
(800) 832-4827<br />
Program helps Maryland residents <strong>with</strong> disabilities qualify <strong>for</strong> low interest loans to buy<br />
equipment to be able to telework or start small businesses.<br />
Maryland Department <strong>of</strong> Housing and Community Development<br />
100 Community Place<br />
Crownsville MD 21032<br />
(800) 756-0119<br />
www.dhcd.state.md.us<br />
The Department provides housing resources <strong>for</strong> individuals <strong>with</strong> disabilities.<br />
Homeownership <strong>for</strong> <strong>Individuals</strong> <strong>with</strong> Disabilities Program/Single Family Housing<br />
(410) 514-7535<br />
www.MDHousingSearch.org – property owners advertise available rental housing units.<br />
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council<br />
217 East Redwood St., Ste 1300<br />
Baltimore MD 21202<br />
(410) 767-6249<br />
Advocates <strong>for</strong> public policy and supportive practices and opportunities <strong>for</strong> all people <strong>with</strong><br />
developmental disabilities. Funds innovative projects to support people <strong>with</strong> disabilities.<br />
Maryland State Department <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
200 W. Baltimore Street<br />
Baltimore MD 21201-2595<br />
(410) 767-0100<br />
Monitors local education agencies <strong>for</strong> compliance <strong>with</strong> state and federal compliance<br />
<strong>with</strong> state and federal laws. Will provide copy <strong>of</strong> IDEA (<strong>Individuals</strong> <strong>with</strong> Disabilities<br />
Education Act, P.L. 94-142).<br />
Career Technology and Adult Learning - (410) 767-0536<br />
Administers and monitors federally funded career and technology programs in high<br />
schools and community colleges. Serves developmentally disabled students ages 14 -<br />
26 years old.<br />
Equity Resource Center - (301) 405-2083 http://www.in<strong>for</strong>m.umd.edu<br />
Advocacy and career development <strong>for</strong> individuals <strong>with</strong> developmental disabilities. Online<br />
resource directory includes videos and books on career development.<br />
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