Community Life Resources in Maryland

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Independence Now, Inc.

A non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL), Independence Now provides services to people with disabilities who live in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.  This is an organization created by and for people with disabilities that works toward independent living and equal access for people with all types of disabilities.  Check out Independence Now's upcoming events.

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AARP in Maryland

Maryland chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.
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Accessible Playgrounds in Maryland

Maryland State Parks have thirty-three accessible playgrounds across the state. All have been designed for children between the ages of 5 to 12 years of age.
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Adaptive Recreation - Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks

Provides adaptive recreational programs for youth with developmental delays, swim programs for people with disabilities and basketball and soccer programs for children and youth of all abilities.
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Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)

Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.
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Caring Communities

Non-profit organization offering disability-related activities and events for people with disabilities in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia.

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Catoctin Mountain Park Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Catoctin Mountain Park.
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Colonial Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Offers Veterans and all people with spinal cord injury or disease free, comprehensive benefits, disability rights and medical counseling, assistance in applying for VA benefits, and access to sports, recreational programs and other services.
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Community Support Services (CSS), Inc.

CSS provides quality, community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals are supported to meet their needs in school, work, home and in the community. Services are designed by the individual, the individual's family, and others who know the person well, and are geared toward self-directed, independent living. Learn more about programs available for adults and children.

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Contact Information for Recreation Activities in Maryland, Virginia & Washington, DC

Contact information for national parks, momuments and other points of interest in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Link opens is a PDF document.

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DisabilityGuide.org - Online Disability Information for DC, MD & VA

A user-friendly resource for people with disabilities. Includes information on area accessible transportation, lodging, personal assistant services and more.
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Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County

Provides information, advocacy, programs and services, and networking opportunities that promote the health, education, employment and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
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Family League of Baltimore City, Inc.

Provides a face-to-face "One Stop" resource center for families parenting or caring for a child or youth with developmental disabilities, mental health or behavioral health needs in Baltimore City.
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Family NET Works

Offers supports and services to Maryland families that have a child with a developmental disability.
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Family Resource, Information & Education Network for Down Syndrome

Provides information, advocacy, programs and services, and networking opportunities that promote the health, education, employment and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
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Maryland Assistive Technology Loan Program

Helps Maryland residents with disabilities and their families qualify for low-interest loans to buy equipment that will help them live, work and learn more independently.
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Maryland Department on Disabilities

Provides services for people with disabilities in Maryland, including events for job seekers with disabilities.
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Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council

An independent, self-governing organization that represents the interests of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Also designs and sponsors innovative projects to help increase independence, productivity and contribution, and full inclusion in community life for people with developmental disabilities.
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Maryland Independent Living Centers

A list of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in the state of Maryland. ILCs provide people with disabilities with advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, housing and living skills.

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Sports Plus

Offers year-round, uniquely structured, co-ed sports programs for children between the ages of 5 and 14 with mild to moderate autistic spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD and other developmental disabilities.
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Thomas Stone National Historic Site Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site is located near the bottom of this Web page.
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Travel Training

Information from the Maryland Department of Disabilities on short-term, comprehensive, intensive instruction designed to teach students with disabilities how to travel safely and independently on public transportation.

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UCP on the Potomac

Provides services to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities in Maryland. Services include community supported living arrangements, day habilitation program, family and individual support services, summer programs/camps and vacations, supported employment and vocational services.

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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Maryland

Provides programs and services to support the independence and full inclusion of children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities in central Maryland.
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