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660 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Represents the interests of America’s counties, serving as a voice in federal policy-making and part of our nation’s intergovernmental system. Advocacy, Helplines and Information More information:

  • Membership based for county elected and professional officials
  • Advances county priorities and promotes policies, leadership skills, and networking to optimize resources, improve services, and enhance public understanding of county government

1406-B Crain Highway South, Suite 206, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Provides individual and systems advocacy to promote independence and equal access for individuals with disabilities. Advocacy, Aging and Disability Services More information:

  • Teaches self-advocacy skills
  • Seeks improvements to state and local disability policies
  • Works with the community to remove barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from taking part in community life

12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Promotes disability rights through individual advocacy and efforts to influence public policy. Advocacy More information:

  • Helps individuals understand their civil rights and develop self-advocacy skills
  • Assists participants with communicating their needs and obtaining services
  • Works with elected officials and agency leaders on policies involving housing, employment, transportation, personal assistance, and transition services

7362 Calhoun Place, Derwood, MD 20855

Offers a support group where individuals can share items of concern, upcoming activities, and legislation which may impact their rights or services. Advocacy, Support Groups More information:

  • Offered online or in-person
  • Learn about rights and responsibilities to become educated and empowered
  • STAND members are occasionally called upon to share success stories with community groups, or even testify before the Maryland legislature

38588 Brett Way, Suite 1, Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Offers advocacy support, education, and benefits counseling for individuals with disabilities. Advocacy More information:

  • Provides accompaniment to social service, Social Security, and healthcare appointments
  • Teaches self-advocacy skills through group workshops and individual peer mentoring
  • Assists with writing correspondence to legislators and medical professionals
  • Negotiates Social Security Administration repayment terms for overpayment status
  • Advises Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients on work incentives and employment rights
  • Engages in systems change efforts to ensure programs respond to community needs

6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1400, Baltimore, MD 21202

Provides legal advocacy services.

Advocacy, Legal Services

More information:

  • Works with lawyers, social workers, and parent advocates
  • Targets parents who have minimal or no prior involvement with Child Protection Services (CPS) but who are at risk of losing their children
  • Provides mental health resources
  • Provides supplies for newborns

1300 Caraway Court, Suite 200, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Promotes disability rights through individual advocacy and efforts to influence public policy. Advocacy More information:

  • Helps individuals understand their civil rights and develop self-advocacy skills
  • Assists participants with communicating their needs and obtaining services
  • Works with elected officials and agency leaders on policies involving housing, employment, transportation, personal assistance, and transition services