Parent Resources & Support
All Disabilities
Baltimore County Public Schools
Resource Center for Families and Schools
Supports parents of children ages birth to 21 with
disabilities. The center activities include but are not
limited to the following:
 Multi-media lending library
 Browse our collection online, under Special
Collection at http://destiny.bcps.org
 Free workshops
 Offers support to parents who need someone to
talk to about IEP concerns
White Oak School
8401 Leefield Road, Room 100
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone – (410) 887-5443
www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/
Abilities Network & The Epilepsy Foundation of
the Chesapeake Region
Offers information and referral support programs,
assistance with the IEP process, advocacy and
counseling.
8503 LaSalle Road
Towson, MD 21286
Phone – (410) 828-7700
www.abilitiesnetwork.org
Baltimore County Department of
Recreation and Parks
Offers a variety of recreational opportunities and
services countywide. Individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to participate in all community programs.
They will strive to make reasonable accommodations
for full participation.
Therapeutic Recreation Services
301 Washington Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Phone - (410) 887-5370
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/recreat
ion/index.html
Maggie’s Light
Maggie’s Light is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
helping Maryland families help their children & young
adults with special needs create lives they love – lives
filled with friends, new experiences, and opportunities
to grow and to be active in their communities.
Maggie’s Light is excited to assist families in
navigating local and state resources to make this
possible. We help families obtain funding for respite
services and identify caregivers.
3 Doe Ct.
Phoenix, MD 21131
Phone- (410) 527-1401
www.maggieslight.org
Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education
(MCIE)
An information and advocacy organization too
promote the education of students in the least
restrictive environment (LRE). Lending library is on
site and newsletter is available to members.
7484 Candlewood Road, Suite R
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone – (410) 859-5400
Toll Free – (800) 899-8837
www.mcie.org
Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC)
Private, non-profit law center that protects and
advocates for the rights of children & adults with
disabilities. An intake officer is available to answer
questions about special education law Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 am until 12 pm.
Also publishes free booklet, "Special Education
Rights."
1800 N. Charles Street, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone – (410) 727-6352
www.mdlclaw.org
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Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Office of Special Education
The Division of Special Education/Early Intervention
Services collaborates with families, local early
intervention systems, and local school systems to
ensure that all children and youth with disabilities have
access to appropriate services and educational
opportunities to which they are entitled under federal
and state laws.
The Resource Finder: A Project of Kennedy
Krieger Institute
Provides information about disabilities to consumers,
families, and professionals.
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone – (410) 767-0244
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE
Social Security Administration
For information on how to apply for Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) please call:
National Dissemination Center for
Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
An information clearinghouse that provides
information on disabilities and disability related issues.
In addition to publications on disability issues they
offer:
 Personal responses to questions on disability
issues.
 Technical assistance to parent and professional
groups.
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, D.C. 20013-1492
Toll Free - (800) 695-0285
http://nichcy.org/
The Parents’ Place of Maryland
A center for families that have children with
disabilities; it offers parent education courses and
workshops, information and referral services as well as
advocacy services. They have a quarterly newsletter
and an extensive lending library.
801 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone (410) 768-9100
www.ppmd.org
707 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Toll Free – (800) 390-3372
www.resourcefinder.kennedykrieger.org
Toll Free – (800) 772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit
Disorders (CHADD) of Greater Baltimore
A monthly support group, newsletter and lending
library for adults & parents of children with Attention
Deficit Disorder (ADD).
National Call Center - (800) 233-4050
www.chadd-mc.org
Autism
Autism Waiver Program
The Autism Waiver, through Medical Assistance, will
allow eligible children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
to receive specific waiver services to support them in
their homes and communities.
Parents or guardians who are interested should contact
the Autism Waiver Registry at 866-417-3480.
Children who apply to the waiver are referred from the
registry to MSDE in chronological order. Baltimore
County families’ local contact:
410-887-4130
MSDE: Division of Special Education
Early Intervention Services
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone – (410) 767-1446
TTY/TDD – (410) 333-0731
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Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group,
Baltimore County
The purpose of this group is to serve families of
individuals with Down Syndrome by providing
information and support.
Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the Autism
Society of America
For anyone needing help and support raising, working
with and/or advocating for a child with autism or PDD.
Provides monthly meetings, a newsletter, library, and
seminars on autism related topics.
P.O. Box 20127
Baltimore, MD 21284-0127
Phone – (410) 321-5434
www.cdspg.org
Phone – (410) 655-7933
www.bcc-asa.org
Pathfinders for Autism Resource Center
The Pathfinders for Autism Resource Center offers a
caring, knowledgeable staff person to take calls and
respond to email inquiries; and an on-line, searchable
database with information on services and programs
throughout Maryland.
303 International Circle, Suite 110
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Phone – (443) 330-5341
Toll Free – (866) 806-8400
www.pathfindersforautism.org
Intellectual and Other
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
Provides a range of services to individuals with
developmental disabilities through an application
process.
The Arc Baltimore
Provides advocacy and resources for people with
developmental disabilities.
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212-4499
Phone – (410) 296-2272
www.arcofbaltimore.org
The Arc. Maryland
Information and advocacy for individuals with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities
49 Old Solomon's Island Road, Suite 205
Annapolis, MD 21401
Baltimore Line – (410) 974-6139
Annapolis Line – (410) 571-9320
Toll Free – (888) 272-3449
www.thearcmd.org
201 W. Preston Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone (410) 767-5600
Toll Free – (877) 463-3464
www.ddamaryland.org
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Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia Tutoring Program, Inc.
Offers tutors trained in the Orton-Gillingham reading
method, referrals, and support groups.
The Rotunda, Suite 310
711 W. 40th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211-2109
Phone - (410) 889-5487
www.dyslexiatutoringprogram.org
The International Dyslexia Association
Offers research and information for children and adults
with dyslexia and tutor referrals.
The Chester Building
8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 382
Baltimore, MD 21286-2044
Phone – (410) 296-0232
www.interdys.org
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's
Mental Health / Central Office
A coalition of family and advocacy organizations
dedicated to improving services for children with
mental health needs and their families.
10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 119
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone – (410) 730-8267
Toll Free – (888) 607-3637
Fax – (410) 730-8331
www.mdcoalition.org
Mental Health Association of Maryland
Dedicated to working for America's mental health and
victory over mental illness.
The Rotunda
711 West 40th Street, Suite 460
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone – (410) 235-1178
www.mhamd.org
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburg, PA 15234-1349
Phone – (412) 341-1515
www.ldanatl.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org
LD online
www.ldonline.org
Mental Health
Baltimore County Family Navigator
A free service for Baltimore County parents or other
family members of children with intensive needs
related to mental health or autism.
2300 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone (410) 252-4700 ext. 262
http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/familynavigator/
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore
A grassroots education, support and advocacy
organization serving consumers of mental health
services, their family members and the community.
We offer free support groups, programs, lectures,
workshops, helpline, resources and opportunities to
advocate for research and systems change.
5210 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone – (410) 435-2600
www.nami.org
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Parent Resources & Support
Provided By:
The Resource Center for Families & Schools
at White Oak School
8401 Leefield Road, Room 100
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone (410) 887-5443
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