DID YOU KNOW?: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Maryland Chapter is the recipient of a grant from the State of Maryland Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA). The Chapter partners with individuals to help them access services and may provide financial assistance for the following services: Durable medical equipment, medical transportation, respite, emergency financial assistance, wellness and independent living. Learn more by visiting the National MS Society Maryland Chapter Website.
ARE YOU A VETERAN? Maryland State Veteran's Benefits: The state of Maryland provides several veteran benefits. The military.com website provides a brief description as well as information links to of each of the following benefits: Housing, Financial Assistance, Employment, Education and other State Veteran Benefits. Click here to learn more at the Military.com website.
Chesapeake HELPS! serves as the gateway to services with resource and referral information available to all residents of the mid-shore area. Resource Specialists will answer calls; assess needs; and navigate callers immediately to the appropriate resources. Later, they will follow up to make sure callers have been connected to the resources and are satisfied with the services received. Visit their website to learn more about Chesapeake Helps!
Need Help with Paying Heating and Electric bills? the Office of Home Energy Program works with other agencies to provide needed assistance in making electric and heating bills affordable. Click here to visit the website of the Office of Home Energy Program website.
Maryland Community Services Locator connects people to community services. Search for services and programs by location, get contact information and other details for listings, map services by location, etc. Click here to visit the web site of the Maryland Community Services Locator.
Assist clients who are homeless with FirstStep - a tool developed for case managers and outreach workers to help assist their clients who are homeless access Federal benefits programs. Click here to learn more about FirstStep.
Are you having trouble paying for prescription drugs? You may qualify for extra help from Medicare. Click here to view a PDF brochure to help you learn more.
Centers for Independent Living receive federal funds to provide services to help empower persons with disabilities to lead self-directed, independent and productive lives in the community. Click here to search for Maryland Centers for Independent Living.
Deaf Addiction Services At Maryland (DASAM), is a State-wide substance abuse program for individuals who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. The program is based at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Click here to visit the website of the Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland (DASAM).
The DBTAC: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center is one of ten regional centers established to provide training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, consumers, schools, and state and local governments. Click here to learn more about the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center.
- The Arc of Baltimore's Family Support Series helps families and caregivers gain a deeper understanding of children with special needs. Typically, workshops feature guest speakers and provide opportunities for participants to share information and ask questions. Click here to learn more about Arc of Baltimore's 2008 Family Support Series.
- Do you need assistance understanding your Medicare health insurance benefits, bills and rights?The Maryland Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is here to help you find answers! The SHIP provides trained staff and volunteer counselors in all 24 counties to provide you with in-person and telephone assistance to help you understand health insurance benefits, bills and rights. This program includes assistance to Medicare beneficiaries under 65 years of age. Click here to visit the Department of Aging website and learn more about SHIP.
- Need Human Services answers? The national 2-1-1 initiative seeks to reserve these three digits nationwide as quick, easy to remember telephone number for finding human services answers. Click here to visit the National 2-1-1 website for more information on the 2-1-1 initiative.
- US Health and Human Services Office on Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives pertaining to the over 54 million persons with disabilities in the United States. Click here to find disability-related information in your community and throughout the United States by visiting the US Health and Human Services Office on Disability.
- Local Offices for Individuals with Disabilities available throughout Maryland. Click here to search by for Local Offices for Individuals with Disabilities.
- DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. Click here to visit the website of DisabilityInfo.gov.
- The ARC promotes self-determination for all people with disabilities. Services range from personal and family supports to education, preventative health care and individualized supports. Click here to learn more about The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region.
- The Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) was established in 2001 to provide expertise related to deaf and hard of hearing issues to Maryland citizens and to facilitate their ability of access resources and services. Click here to visit the website of the Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH)
- ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments is a technical assistance document designed to assist state and local officials to improve compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their programs, services, activities, and facilities. Click here to visit the Department of Justice website and view the ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments.
