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172 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

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

8950 State Route 108, Suite 223, Columbia, MD 21045

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

10665 Stanhaven Place, Unit 206, White Plains, MD 20695
Raises awareness and advocates for programs, education, and laws that affect women and families. Women's Advocacy Groups More information: 
  • Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
1401 McCormick Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

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

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

7362 Calhoun Place, Derwood, MD 20855

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

9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Provides assistance with ADA compliance, guidance on accessibility issues, and employee training on ADA regulations. Helplines and Information

47335 Thomas Rowe Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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

8601 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21046

Provides self-advocacy groups that share centralized discussion topics, activities, and information and support on improving advocacy skills. Support Groups, Advocacy

6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 900, Baltimore, MD 21202

Enforces anti-discrimination laws in Maryland to protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, and public places. Advocacy More information:

  • Offers educational and outreach programs to promote civil and human rights

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

28 East Ostend Street, Suite 303, Baltimore, MD 21230

Provides support and advocacy information and referrals for individuals and families affected by addiction. Helplines and Information

103 Paul Mellon Court, Waldorf, MD 20602

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

355 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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

490 Monocacy Boulevard, Frederick, MD 21701

Advocates for housing opportunities in Frederick County through a municipal advisory board that holds monthly public meetings. Advocacy More information:

  • Encourages public attendance and participation in activities
  • Accepts applications for board seats on a rolling basis
  • Disability accommodations and language translation requests may be made up to three days prior to a session

401 Sagner Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
Promotes the social, economic, and political equality of women. Women's Advocacy Groups