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Independent Living Skills |
| Abilities Network and Project ACT |
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Headquarters 8503 LaSalle Road Towson, MD 21286 E-mail: information@abilitiesnetwork.org |
410-828-7700 (V) 1-800-492-2523 (Toll Free) |
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Prince Georges / Montgomery Counties 1738 Elton Road, Suite 205 Silver Spring, MD 20903 |
301-431-7740 (V) |
| Offer services in areas such as financial assistance, support, networking, and community-based resources. |
| Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind |
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 210 Silver Spring, MD 20910 E-mail: info@clb.org |
301-589-0894 (V) |
| Individuals with visual impairments learn techniques for accomplishing daily tasks such as using writing guides, identifying money, using the phone, cooking, housekeeping and laundry care, as well as organizational strategies and hands-on application in your home or community. | Back to top
| Independence Now, Inc. |
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101 Silver Spring, MD 20904 E-mail: info@innow.org |
Montgomery County: 301-587-4162 (V/TTY) |
| Develop a special relationship with consumers that centers around the development of an Independent Living Plan. |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes |
1500 East Jefferson Street Rockville, MD 20852 E-mail: info@jfgh.org |
301-984-3839 (V) |
| Serve adults age 18 and older with developmental disabilities, emotiona/behavioral issues and/or chronic mental illness. Provide group homes or drop-in support and case management to individuals that reside in apartments and alternative living units. |
| JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) - Life Skills Training |
Rockville Location 200 Wood Hill Road Rockville, MD 20850 |
301-838-4200 (V) 301-309-2597 (TTY) |
Silver Spring Location 9900 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20902 |
301-587-9666 (V) |
| Help individuals with developmental or physical disabilities become more independent and meet everyday needs, such as money management, organization, time management, and social and communication skills. | Back to top
| National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) |
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20036 E-mail: ncil@ncil.org |
202-207-0334 (V) 1-877-525-3400 (Toll Free) 202-207-0340 (TTY) |
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Membership organization that advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. |
| Wishy Wash Laundromat |
635 East University Blvd. Silver Spring, MD 20901 E-mail: wishywash@wishywash.com |
301-928-1965 (V) |
| Provide laundry and dry cleaning services including pick-up and delivery, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and shrink-wrapped plastic packaging. | Back to top |
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Carly Clem Office Services Coordinator
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401 Hungerford Drive 4th Floor Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-1246 (V) 240-777-1236 (TTY)
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