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Welcome to the Disability Information & Services website! We are delighted that you've chosen to visit us on the world wide web. By clicking on the links listed below, this site will provide you with important information about the programs and services we offer. You will have the opportunity to read information on a variety of topics. You may contact the Aging and Disability Resource Unit at
240-777-3000 (V), 240-777-4575 (TTY) or via e-mail. We hope that you find this resource useful,
and that you will come back often.
John J. Kenney, Ph.D.
Chief, Aging and Disability Services

Promoting Choice and Independence

Aging & Disability Resource Unit -
Consolidated Access Point for Disability Services!

Abuse, Neglect or Financial Exploitation

Administration and Management of Services

Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

Alcohol and Addiction Services

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Assisted Living Financial Assistance

Assistive Technology

Blind/Low Vision Services and Supports

Commission on People with Disabilities - Agendas, Minutes,
Annual Report and Schedules

Deaf Services and Supports
� 911 Emergency � Police, Fire and Rescue

Deaf-Blind Resources

Demographics - Who Has A Disability in Montgomery County

Developmental Disability Services/Community Support Network
� Developmental Disabilities and Maryland Medicaid Waiver
Waiting List Statistics
� National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Autism/Severe DD Reports � 2009:
� Call to Action: Strategic Steps for Real Change
� Partnerships for a Positive Future
� A Special Edition: Focus on Autism 2009

Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Employment Services
� Customized Employment Public Intern Project

Energy Assistance Programs

Financial Assistance/Management

Flu Clinics

Food and Nutrition Programs

Hard of Hearing Services and Supports

Health Insurance Counseling

Home Care Funding Resources

Housing and Residential Information
� Search for Rental Properties
� Zero Interest Loans for Income Eligible Seniors and
People with Disabilities

Know Your Rights - Federal, State, & Local Laws, Protection
and Advocacy

Legal

Maryland Community Services Locator - Detailed Listings of
Statewide Community Service Programs and Services

Maryland Medical Assistance and Medicaid Waivers

Medicaid for Nursing Homes and Hospitals

Spinal Cord Injury

�� Other Resources ��

Community Calendar - Disability Calendar of Public Events

Disability Network Directory

IRS Tax Benefits for People with Disabilities
� Credit for the Elderly or Disabled
� Medical and Dental Expenses
� Tax Benefits & Credits: Individuals, Parents, Businesses
� Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities

Library - Disability Resource Center at the Rockville Library

Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)
� Maryland State Disabilities Plan - 2009
� State Disabilities Plan Overview - PDF or PowerPoint

Parking

Recreation

Social Security Administration

Support Groups

Transportation
� Montgomery County Transportation Options for Seniors
& People with Disabilities
� Seniors & People with Disabilities Ride Free Anytime on
Ride On Buses and Metrobuses in Montgomery County
� Silver Spring Transit Center � Interim Operations Site
� WMATA Metro Complaint Form

Washington, D.C. Access Guide

Spotlight

Montgomery County Urgers Drivers to Slow Down and Respect Pedestrians Who Use White Canes; National White Cane Day is October 15th

Harold Snider Tribute
Videos, Obituary & News Article

Video: The Story of Harold Snider by David Snider

Video: The Blind, Seen by David Snider

Washington Post Obituary: Advocate for Blind Helped Craft Disabilities Law

Gazette Article: County Remembers Man Whose Passion Was Equal Rights for People with Disabilities

Montgomery County Council Approves Limits On Using Brick Pavers, Cobblestones, Stamped Concrete for Public Walkways. The Dept. of Transportation, Division of Transportation Engineering, has approved the new design standard for installing pavers on sidewalks.

Maryland.gov has a new website to help residents locate and access a range of State assistive programs and services. The website also features an assistance eligibility calculator to help Marylanders determine what services they may qualify for. For more information, visit Resources for Maryland Families.

Design For Life Montgomery:
A Voluntary Certification Program for Visit-Ability and Live-Ability in Single Family Attached and Detached Homes

New Form of Payment Now Accepted on MetroAccess! Passengers may now pay for their trips with paper farecards, commonly used in the Metrorail system. Visit WMATA�s website for more information.

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Aging & Disability Resource Unit - Consolidated Access Point for Disability Services!

Aging & Disability Resource Unit -
Consolidated Access Point for Disability Services!