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Community Support Network

 

 

 

The Community Support Network (CSN) is a unit within the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services that provides services and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities ages 3 years through adulthood.  CSN provides community education through quarterly newsletters, educational seminars and resource fairs.

 According to the Developmental Disabilities Administration of Maryland developmental disability is defined as a severe chronic disability that: 

v           Is attributed to a physical or mental impairment, other than the sole diagnosis of mental illness, or to a combination of mental and physical impairments

v           Is manifested before the individual attains the age of 22;

v           Is likely to continue indefinitely;

v           Results in the inability to live independently without external support or continuing and regular assistance;

v           Reflects the need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are planned and coordinated for that individual.

 

Upcoming Events: 

Road to Adult Services, & Autism, Model Waivers, & REM Seminar

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

 

Social Security Disability Benefits Seminar

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

 

All seminars will be held at the Rockville Public Library

21 Maryland Avenue, 2nd Floor meeting Room

Rockville, Maryland 20850

 

Register by calling 240-777-1216.  If you require any aids/ special services to participate please call at least one week in advance.

 

 Autism Waiver
Service Coordinator
 

 Individual Support
Services

 My Turn Program

Resource Coordination

 Respite Services

 Transitioning
Youth Services

For more information on the Community Support Network, select a link below: 

 

Community Support Network News

Free Educational Seminars

 

  

Contact Us: 

11 N. Washington Street, Suite 450, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-777-1216 (Main Line) • 240-777-4625 (FAX) • 711 (MD Relay)
 

Last edited: 10/27/2009