| American
Association of People with Disabilities |
1629 K Street,
NW, Suite 950
Washington, DC 20006 |
202-457-0046
(V/TTY)
1-800-840-8844 (V/TTY)
|
| National
nonprofit cross-disability member organization that advocates for
disability rights and creates connections among people with disabilities. |
| Guide
Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) |
14311 Astrodome
Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
E-mail: president@gdui.org
|
1-866-799-8436
(Toll Free)
|
| Advocacy
organization that assists individual members with advice and useful
contact information and advocating at both state and Federal levels
on behalf of the guide-dog handling population. Also offer Emergency
Disaster Financial Assistance to GDUI members who are struggling to
financially cope with a natural disaster or catastrophic event. |
| Independence
Now, Inc. (IN) |
12301 Old Columbia
Pike, Suite 101
Silver Spring, MD 20904
E-mail: info@innow.org |
301-277-2839
(V)
1-888-214-2765 (TTY)
|
| Staff
works individually and in group settings with consumers to assist
with increasing their advocacy skills and knowledge of their civil
rights. Staff interacts with local, state, and national legislators
and agency leaders on behalf of people with disabilities to increase
and improve transportation, education, programs, personal assistance
services, overcoming architectural barriers and employment opportunities.
Serving individuals with disabilities in Montgomery and Prince George's
Counties. |
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| Maryland
Insurance Administration |
|
Consumer
Complaints
Life and Health : 410-468-2260 (V)
Property and Casualty: 410-468-2307 (V)
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| Investigate
complaints consumers have about their insurance coverage, including
life, health, automobile, homeowners, etc. Investigate acts of insurance
fraud. Protect Maryland consumers by regulating the State's insurance
companies and producers. To file a complaint, user their online forms. |
| Mobility
International USA |
132 E. Broadway,
Ste. 343
Eugene, OR 97440
E-mail: info@miusa.org |
541-343-1284
(V/TTY)
|
| Cross-disability
membership run organization serving those with cognitive, hearing,
learning, psychiatric, physical, systemic, vision and other disabilities.
Resources for accessible travel, publications, interntional exchange
opportunities in education, community service, cross cultural understanding,
women with disabilities issues, and leadership development disability
rights. |
| National
Council on Disability |
1331 F Street,
NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
E-mail: mquigley@ncd.gov |
202-272-2004
(V)
202-272-2074 (TTY)
|
| Independent
federal agency that makes recommendations to the President and Congress
to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and
their families. |
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| Parents'
Place of Maryland |
801 Cromwell
Park Drive, Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 |
410-768-9100
(V/TTY)
|
| Statewide,
parent-directed resource center that helps individuals with disabilities
participate as fully as possible in home, school, and community life
through education, information, individual assistance and support
activities for their parents and families. |
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