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St. Mary's County Library
Agency: St. Mary's County Library
OVERVIEW: Provides free library and information services. SERVICES: 1) COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICE: Provides information to persons who contact the library in person, by phone or by email. 2) LIBRARY SERVICES: Provides reference and inter-library load service in person, by phone or email. Lends books and other printed materials, downloadable b...
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Accessible Resources for Independence
Agency: Accessible Resource for Independence
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Provides information and referral for housing, attendant care, education, employment, recreation, health care, legal services, architectural barrier removal, SSI/SSDI, transportation, adaptive technology, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Also offers referrals to agencies and resources for planning and directi...
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Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Allegany County
Agency: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
OVERVIEW: Provides a residential and day learning program and support groups for people who are affected by blindness.SERVICES:1) THE INDUSTRIES DIVISION: Employs over 730 workers, half of whom are blind, to manufacture products in 6 plants in Baltimore, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Salisbury and Federalsburg, MD and Raleigh, NC. 2) THE REHABILITATION T...
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Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Baltimore, Rehabilitation Training Division
Agency: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
THE REHABILITATION TRAINING DIVISION: Offers programs and workshops that teach non-visual life skills, build self-confidence, and prepare blind people for the everyday challenges of family, school, and work. Programs and services are free of charge for Maryland citizens.
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Montgomery County Public Libraries
Agency: Montgomery County Public Libraries
OVERVIEW: Provides library services.SERVICES:1) LIBRARY SERVICES: Lends books and other printed and audio-visual materials at 21 branches. Provides telephone reference, e-mail, and live chat references, book availability and inter-library loan services.2) LITERACY COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES: Provides materials at selected libraries for adult beginni...
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Westminster Lions Club
Agency: Carroll County Lions Clubs
EYEGLASSES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Offers assistance to low-income Westminster residents with purchasing eyeglasses and medical equipment such as crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. For eye glasses, you must first visit Carroll County Bureau of Aging or Health Department. Please call Bob Coursey at 443-398-4934. Also, provides 4 scholarships per y...
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Prince George's County Memorial Library System
Agency: Prince George's County Memorial Library System
LIBRARY SERVICES: Provides general library services, literacy programs for all ages, book delivery to nursing homes and homebound individuals, books for sale, 3D printing, free WIFI, meeting and conference rooms, and various social activities and events for the community. Tax forms are made available during tax season, preparation assistance is not...
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Maryland Access Point, Harford County, Loan Closet
Agency: Harford County Office on Aging
LOAN CLOSET: Individuals 60 and older can borrow the following items on a temporary basis for a small monthly fee: walkers, crutches, canes, portable commodes and other medical/assistive devices as needed. Partial refund is given when equipment is returned.
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National Federation of the Blind of MD, Recreation/Social Program
Agency: National Federation of the Blind, Headquarters
RECREATION/SOCIAL: Offers support through monthly meetings, parties, picnics and other gatherings of local chapters. Provides support, information and referral, advocacy, role models and activities for children and parents. Provides literature, aids and appliances, i.e. white canes; Braille writing materials; Braille and talking watches and clocks;...
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Enoch Pratt Free Library, Library Services
Agency: Enoch Pratt Free Library
LIBRARY SERVICES: Offers a collection of books, films, magazines, newspapers, microfilm, government documents, and publications. Also offers a Bookmobile that visits a variety of schools, community centers and neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Offers computers, online database resources and services for public use. Provides homebound residents of ...
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Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Wicomico County, Rehabilitation Training Division
Agency: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
THE REHABILITATION TRAINING DIVISION: Teaches blind students/adult communication skills such as braille and typing, the use of state-of-the-art adaptive equipment, independent cane travel; social and recreational skills; activities of daily living; educational and recreation activities; and bi-weekly group discussions about issues related to blindn...
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Hear Now
Agency: Starkey Hearing Foundation, The
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Assists low income individuals who permanently reside within the United States to acquire hearing aids. Anyone interested in assistance must demonstrate their financial need through the Hear Now application.
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Maryland Technology Assistance Program, Tech Act Program
Agency: Maryland Technology Assistance Program
"TECH ACT" PROGRAM: As a sub-program of the Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD TAP specialists provide information on the range of assistive technology aids for daily living, mobility and transportation aids, augmentative communication and speech aids, hearing and visual aids, adaptive computer access devices and adaptations for the home, work...
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Maryland Technology Assistance Program, Maryland Technology Assistance Equipment Reuse (MATER)
Agency: Maryland Technology Assistance Program
MARYLAND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT REUSE (MATER): A sub-program of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Offers MATER website, a free service where individuals can list items such as assistive technology, DME, vehicles or other equipment for sale or donation to other individuals. All activity on MATER is monitored by MD TAP Staff. Please ...
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Maryland Technology Assistance Program, Loan Program
Agency: Maryland Technology Assistance Program
LOAN PROGRAM: A sub-program of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Residents (and their families) who have disabilities may apply for low interest loans, that will enable the client to purchase assistive technology, such as wheelchairs, mobility aids, hearing & vision aids, computers, iDevices, adapted and non-adapted vehicles, and home modifi...
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National Federation of the Blind, Headquarters, Assistive Technology
Agency: National Federation of the Blind, Headquarters
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Offers The Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access to enable businesses, government, and educational institutions to more effectively provide accessible information and services to the blind community.
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Freedom Center
Agency: Freedom Center, The
OVERVIEW: Provides assistance and advocacy to help individuals with disabilities lead independent and productive lives.SERVICES:1) INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING: Assists with achieving highest level of independence possible in the home, family or community through money and time management, cooking, cleaning, laundry and travel training.2) IN...
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Unified Community Connections, Assistive Technology
Agency: Unified Community Connections
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Offers assessments, extended training, and a lending library of various assistive technology devices to persons with disabilities. Accepts monetary donations.
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Bay Area Center for Independent Living, Assistive Technology
Agency: Maryland Technology Assistance Program
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM: Provides individuals with disabilities, their families or advocates, and associated professionals access to assistive technology. It provides information and resources within reach to residents by offering devices to help in the kitchen such as magnified reading device and remote control for immobility device.
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Penn-Mar Human Services, Low intensity Support Services
Agency: Penn-Mar Organization
LOW INTENSITY SUPPORT SERVICES (LISS): Offers financial assistance up to $2000 to help prevent a crisis situation or to purchase certain support services. Some eligible funding services include purchase of special equipment, medical costs, participation in a recreational activitiy, and making the home accessible. Also, participation in a summer cam...
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