| American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) |
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 121
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3803
E-mail: AADB-info@aadb.org |
301-495-4403 (V)
301-495-4402 (TTY) |
| National consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters. Provide information, referral and technical assistance on topics related to deaf-blindness. |
| Deaf Abused Women's Network (DAWN) |
Ralena McDevitt, Executive Director
1050 17th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
E-mail: info15@deafdawn.org
E-mail: advocate@deafdawn.org |
202-861-0258 (TTY)
24-Hour Toll Free:
1-866-290-3296 (TTY )
Videonphone IP: 66.208.42.130
(By Appointment Only) |
| Nonprofit organization that addresses domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community. |
| Labels for Literacy Program |
| E-mail: info@labelsforliteracy.com |
1-866-325-2253 (Toll Free) |
| Produce sheets of self-stick labels that identify common brands and products in large print and in Braille. Labels are distributed to blind and visually impaired consumers nationwide at no cost to them. |
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| Maryland Assistive Technology Co-op |
7500 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 160
Columbia, MD 21046
E-mail: info@matcoop.org |
410-381-2667 (V) |
| Provide discounted purchasing on assistive technology such as educational and visual supports, software, communication devices, computer access, sensory aids, and therapeutic supplies. |
| Maryland School for the Blind |
3501 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21236
E-mail: info@mdschblind.org |
410-444-5000 (V) |
Provide a traditional classroom education in addition to a wide range of services, including Braille and low vision instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, therapeutic recreation, residential services, career education, health services, psychology, social work, speech, physical, and occupational therapy, outreach and transition, and infant/toddler services.
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| Maryland School for the Deaf |
Frederick Campus
P.O. Box 250
101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21705-0250
E-mail: frederick@msd.edu |
301-360-2000 (V)
301-360-2001 (TTY) |
Columbia Campus
P.O. Box 894
8169 Old Montgomery Road
Columbia, MD 21045
E-mail: columbia@msd.edu |
410-480-4500 (V)
410-480-4501 (TTY) |
| Provide free public education for children from birth through age 21 who are deaf and hard of hearing, reside in Maryland, and meet the admissions criteria. Utilize a general education curriculum as well as the voluntary state curriculum. Students are immersed in educational, developmental, and extra-curricular activities. |
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| Metro Washington Association of the Deaf-Blind |
| Non-TTY users can call Voice Phone Relay Service and tell the communications assistant to dial non-voice phone number: |
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Virginia: 1-800-828-1140 (Toll Free) or 711 (MD Relay)
DC: 202-855-1000 (V) or 711 (MD Relay)
Maryland: 1-800-735-2258 (Toll Free) or 711 (MD Relay) |
| For more information or if you are interested in learning more about MWADB, please contact President Karen Bailey at karen.bailey@gallaudet.edu, or contact Vice President Ann Black: anncblack@comcast.net. |
| MWADB is a social organization of people who are deaf-blind and their friends. Members meet monthly and are entitled to receive quarterly newsletters, the latest e-news, and discount rates for social gatherings. |
| National Federation of the Blind of Maryland |
603 South Milton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
E-mail: mgosse@nfb.org |
410-558-0922 (V) |
| Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind. Nonprofit made up of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Local chapters and divisions and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. |
| White Cane '& More' Store |
Burt Levy, Proprietor
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite #302
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3658
E-mail: info@whitecaneandmore.com |
301-589-0866 (V)
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| Vision aids, tools, and technology. Resources and devices for greater independence. Offer private sessions in the office or you can request a home visit for a demonstration of a specific aid or appliance. |
| Words+ |
42505 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534-7059
E-mail: info@words-plus.com |
661-723-6523 (V)
1-800-869-8521 (Toll Free)
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| Produce computer software and specialized hardware for use by persons with disabilities. |
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