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 • Safety Tips for the Visually Impaired Commission on People with Disabilities - Meeting Schedules, Agendas, Minutes, Testimony, and Annual Report Deaf Services and Supports • 911 Emergency – Police, Fire and Rescue • Fire Safety for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing • Visual Smoke Alarm Application 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 Know Your Rights - Federal, State, & Local Laws, Protection     and Advocacy Legal Legislation 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 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Online Finder Mental Health Ombudsman Program Public Health Respite Care Spinal Cord Injury λλ Other Resources λλ Disability Network Directory  Disability Services Community Calendar IRS Tax Benefits for People with Disabilities • Credit for the Elderly or Disabled • Medical and Dental Expenses • Tax Benefits & Credits: Individuals, Parents, Businesses 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 9:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday 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 Join us on Facebook Spotlight  Commission on People with Disabilities - Meeting Agenda September 15th NEW TIME *6:00pm - 7:30pm* 101 Monroe Street Rockville, MD 20850  Survey: The Arc FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports) Survey will assist the sector in determining needs for services and supports. Survey accessible to all families and individuals with I/DD, both in and outside of The Arc chapter's network. Available until Sept 1st! Press Release: Leggett Celebrates Signing of Disability and Veteran Hiring Bill Into Law; Establishes County as Local Leader  Bill 46-09 Hiring Preference for People with Disabilities Bill goes into effect May 18th    For more events, view the Disability Services Community Calendar   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.  Your computer needs to have the Acrobat Reader software installed to view and print the PDF versions of the documents posted on this site. Click here to obtain a free copy of the Acrobat Reader or Convert PDF Files to HTML.  Website Design and Content: Betsy Luecking & Carly Clem