| Montgomery County Disability Services |
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| A unit within the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services that provides services and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities ages 3 years through adulthood. CSN provides community education through quarterly newsletters, educational seminars and resource fairs. |
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| 240-777-3000 |
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| 401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850
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| MANSEF (Maryland Association of Non-Public Special Education Facilities) |
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| A not-for-profit organization of nonpublic special education facilities approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. These facilities, throughout Maryland, promote quality services for children and youth with disabilities. |
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| 410-938-4413 |
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| 6501 North Charles Street, Towson, MD, 21204
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| GEMSS for School |
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| Explains genetic conditions and offer helpful strategies for use in classrooms. These include ideas for emergencies, field trips, diets, communication, instruction, and more. |
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| 603-862-2962 |
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| 10 West Edge Drive, Durham, MD, 03284
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| Syndromes Without a Name |
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| A non-profit organization that offers support, information and advice to families of children living with a syndrome without a name. Often described as; undiagnosed syndrome, unknown diagnosis, or mystery diagnosis.
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| 888-880-7926 |
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| 1745 Lorna Ln, Otsego, MI, 49078
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| National Organization of Rare Diseases |
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| -(NORD)Is dedicated to helping Americans with rare diseases, and the organizations that serve them, through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services. |
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| 202-588-5700 |
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| 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20036
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| Maryland Disability Council |
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| A public policy organization that advocates for the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. |
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| 800-305-6441 |
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| 217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202
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| National Human Genome Research Institute |
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| Information on genetics, rare diseases, research studies and funding grants for medications for rare disorders. |
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| rare disorders/syndromes |
| Financial assistance |
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| 301-402-0911 |
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| 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892
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| TheraFit Gym |
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| TheraFit Gym® is dedicated to providing specialized, activity-based rehabilitation & fitness programs to children, adults, and seniors with disabilities to rehabilitate them and restore their quality of life. Our specialized facility offers fully accessible and adaptive equipment including the Quadriciser®. We serve people of all ages with disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, paraplegia, quadriplegia, obesity, and other debilitating aliments. We also serve seniors with conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart and lung disease, and other age-related problems. |
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| 410-871-2494 |
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| 511 Jermor Lane, Westminster, MD, 21157
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| Maryland Disabilities Forum |
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| A non-profit cross-disability organization led by people with disabilities that provides leadership in facilitating systems change to achieve community inclusion, civil rights and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The Forum achieves this by connecting people with disabilities, other individuals, and organizations; providing them with the opportunity to network and engage in public forums to increase awareness among people with disabilities; and enhancing their participation in the policy setting and implementation process by providing a wide spectrum of information. |
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| 443-539-0178 |
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| 10270 Old Columbia Rd. Suite 100, Columbia, MD, 21046
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| 3E Love |
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| The company's trademarked International Symbol of Acceptance (wheelchair heart logo) is the drive behind it's social mission to provide the tools for others to embrace diversity, educate society, and empower each other to love life. What was once just a small Chicago disability pride clothing brand is now an international movement of acceptance. People with disabilities are everywhere, and thousands of t-shirts and other items later, so is the 3E Love message. |
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| 877-335-6831 |
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| 320 Houston St., Batavia, IL, 60510
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| Melwood Recreation Center |
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| The Melwood Recreation Center is a beautiful 108-acre facility located on the Nanjemoy Peninsula in rural Charles County, Maryland. Operates four core programs: Camp Accomplish, an inclusive camp for kids of all abilities; Access Adventures, an assisted travel program for adults with disabilities; the Equestrian Program, offering therapeutic and general horsemanship lessons and trail riding activities to riders of all ages and abilities; and the Retreat Center. |
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| 301-599-8000 |
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| 5606 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
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| Unique |
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| Unique is a source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder and to the professionals who work with them. Unique is a UK-based charity but welcomes members worldwide. |
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