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 Commission on People with Disabilities - Agendas, Minutes,         Annual Report and Schedules Deaf Services and Supports • 911 Emergency – Police, Fire and Rescue 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 • Zero Interest Loans for Income Eligible Seniors and    People with Disabilities Know Your Rights - Federal, State, & Local Laws, Protection     and Advocacy Legal 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 Mental Health Ombudsman Program Public Health Respite Care Spinal Cord Injury λλ Other Resources λλ Community Calendar - Disability Calendar of Public Events Disability Network Directory  IRS Tax Benefits for People with Disabilities • Credit for the Elderly or Disabled • Medical and Dental Expenses • Tax Benefits & Credits: Individuals, Parents, Businesses • Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities 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 Anytime 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 Spotlight Montgomery County Urgers Drivers to Slow Down and Respect Pedestrians Who Use White Canes; National White Cane Day is October 15th Harold Snider Tribute Videos, Obituary & News Article  Video: The Story of Harold Snider by David Snider   Video: The Blind, Seen by David Snider   Washington Post Obituary: Advocate for Blind Helped Craft Disabilities Law   Gazette Article: County Remembers Man Whose Passion Was Equal Rights for People with Disabilities Montgomery County Council Approves Limits On Using Brick Pavers, Cobblestones, Stamped Concrete for Public Walkways.  The Dept. of Transportation, Division of Transportation Engineering, has approved the new design standard for installing pavers on sidewalks. Maryland.gov has a new website to help residents locate and access a range of State assistive programs and services. The website also features an assistance eligibility calculator to help Marylanders determine what services they may qualify for. For more information, visit Resources for Maryland Families.  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     Free Counter