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

• Learn about rights, choices, and responsibilities to become educated and empowered

Offers education on the rights and responsibilities of guide dog handlers and users. Advocacy More information:

• Promotes legislation related to equal employment and recreation opportunities
• Provides access to guide dog training programs throughout the world
• Hosts seminars allowing active or prospective guide dog users to discuss concerns

Helps family members and caregivers use their experiences to advocate for policies affecting behavioral health services. Advocacy More information:

• Connects participants with state and local committees, commissions, and workgroups
• Helps families prepare written or verbal legislative testimony
• Shares opportunities to participate in focus groups and surveys
• Sends advocacy alerts about proposed legislation
• Includes in-person and virtual advocacy opportunities

Offers support groups and mentoring for individuals who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities

• Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

Ensures that landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers follow the Fair Housing Act. Advocacy More information:

• Provides education on housing discrimination and how to report suspicious actions and policies
• Offers information about tenant rights and responsibilities
• Investigates complaints, enforces codes, and helps tenants to reach resolution

Offers advocacy, educational counseling, and referrals to individuals with epilepsy and their families. Advocacy

​More information: - Offers in-service training to professionals who work with individuals with epilepsy

• Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM

Offers a group where individuals can discuss self-advocacy, share about items of concern, upcoming activities, and legislation which may impact their rights or services.

Support Groups, Advocacy More information:

• Learn about rights, choices, and responsibilities to become educated and empowered

Provides advocacy for children at the national and regional level Advocacy More Information:

• Areas of focus include education, mental health, physical health, and family income

Provides education, advocacy, and support services to individuals affected by primary immune deficiency diseases and their families.

Helplines and Information, Advocacy

Provides self-advocacy instruction to help students with disabilities prepare for postsecondary education and employment. Employment Services More information:

• Offers individual and group instruction
• Teaches students about their rights and responsibilities
• Explains how to request accommodations and services
• Identifies supports needed when transitioning from high school

Offers two-day leadership workshops that help parents and caregivers navigate systems of care and advocate for their families and communities. Advocacy More information:

• Covers children’s behavioral health needs and practical support strategies
• Explains special education and other service systems
• Builds advocacy and self-care skills- Helps participants create personal action plans
• Connects graduates with an alumni group and continued advocacy opportunities
• Schedules programs periodically throughout Maryland; no sessions are currently open

Offers information and support about accessibility and discrimination for veterans with visual impairments. Advocacy

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

Provides emergency shelter and support services to victims of intimate partner violence and their children. Temporary Shelter More information:

• Includes counseling, case management, and advocacy
• Offers transportation assistance
• Provides medical referrals, job preparation, and meals

Provides information, support, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual violence. Advocacy More Information:

• Conducts a risk assessment and helps with safety planning
• Offers follow-up, outreach, ongoing support, and advocacy
• Legal assistance with protection orders, divorce, and child custody available

Empowers Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Advocacy More information:

• Includes outreach, counseling, and public education

Provides online special education resources to help families understand educational rights, school services, and advocacy. Educational Programs More information:

• Offers guidance on special education law, procedural safeguards, and dispute resolution
• Features workshops, seminars, and educational materials related to special education
• Includes information about Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), Section 504 plans, and special education services

Investigates and takes legal action against health care providers who deceive the Medicaid program and misuse its funds. Advocacy More information:

• Protects vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Offers advocacy and support to childcare organizations. Advocacy More information:

• Does not provide childcare direct services

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

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

Offers support groups and mentoring for individuals who have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both. Mental Health Services More information: - Includes advocacy, self-help, peer support, outings, and center-run activities

• Accepts donations of paper products and cleaning supplies

Empowers Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Advocacy More information:

• Includes outreach, counseling, and public education

Provides information, support, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual violence. Advocacy More Information:

• Conducts a risk assessment and helps with safety planning
• Offers follow-up, outreach, ongoing support, and advocacy
• Legal assistance with protection orders, divorce, and child custody available