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Center for Social Change
6600 Amberton Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
Ph: 410-579-6789
Fax: 410-796-1201
Email:
Serving people who have intellectual disabilities, we
offer residential, day rehabilitation, supported employment
services and Adult Medical Day Care.
Disability Rights Maryland
1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2000
Baltimore, MD 21211
Ph: 410-727-6352, 800-233-7201
Fax: 410-727-6389
Information, assistance for people with disabilities Re: legal
issues formerly Maryland Disability Law Center.
Division of Rehabilitation Services
7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-290-2640
Fax: 410-290-2651
Assists eligible individuals with disabilities achieve
employment. Services may include vocational guidance &
counseling, evaluation, job placement and job coaching.
Equipment Link
Ph: 800-832-4827
Email:
The Equipment Link connects people who have disability-
related equipment to sell, lend or donate with people
who need it. The Link is a free service for use by private
individuals, not vendors or distributors; however, agencies
may list equipment they want to donate or lend for free,
not sell.
Howard County Department of
Community Resources and Services
Office of ADA Coordination
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-6431/Voice Relay
Fax: 410-313-6424
Email:
www.howardcountymd.gov
Supports County Government’s activities to promote
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and other requirements. Provides assistance to the public
regarding accessibility issues.
Maryland Department of Disabilities
217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1300
Baltimore, MD 21202
Ph: 410-767-3660, 800-637-4113
Fax: 410-333-6674
Email:
www.mdod.maryland.gov
The Maryland Department of Disabilities advocates for the
rights and interests of people with disabilities, and oversees
the coordination of government services/programs.
Maryland Disability Law Center
1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2000
Baltimore, MD 21211
Ph: 410-727-6352, 800-233-7201
Fax: 410-727-6389
Provides information, referrals and assistance for persons
with disabilities on legal issues related to that disability
based on current resources available.
Maryland Relay
301 W. Preston Street, Suite 1008-A
Baltimore, MD 21201
Ph: 800-552-7724, 410-767-6960
Fax: 410-767-4276
Email:
Maryland Relay is a free public service that allows people
unable to use a standard telephone to be independent on
the telephone. Maryland Assessable Telecommunications
(MAT) distributes free assistive phones to qualified
applicants.
Maryland Technology Assistance
Program (MDTAP)
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17
Baltimore, MD 21218
Ph: 800-832-4827
Fax: 410-554-9237
Email:
Enhancing the lives of Marylanders with disabilities, their
families, and seniors by supporting access to assistive
technology devices and services.
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Ph: 410-659-9314
Fax: 410-685-5653
Email:
The NFB helps blind persons achieve self-confidence and
self respect and acts as a vehicle for collective advocacy
by the blind.
National Federation of the Blind
Howard County Chapter
9013 Nelson Way
Columbia, MD 21045
Ph: 410-715-9596
Email:
The National Federation of the Blind has support groups,
equipment, and appliances. Call for fees for aids and
appliances. Meets at the Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver
Place, Columbia, Maryland, 21045.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Community Action Council
of Howard County
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-6440
Fax: 410-313-6479
Email:
Provides crisis intervention services including eviction
prevention, first month’s rent, energy assistance, food
assistance, weatherization and Head Start.
Guidewell Financial Solutions
757 Frederick Road
Baltimore, MD 21228
Ph: 800-642-2227
Fax: 410-869-8828
Email:
Nonprofit provider of budget and credit counseling, debt
management, community education and HUD approved
housing counseling.
Howard County Prescription
Discount Card
CVS CareMark
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 877-321-2652, 800-746-7287
Email:
The Prescription Discount Card is not an insurance card.
You and your family may use your prescription discount
card anytime your prescription is not covered by insurance.
You present the card provided to you in a joint effort by
your local County Government Association and the National
Association of Counties (NACO) at a participating CVS
pharmacy. Save an average of 20% on your prescriptions.
IFG Reverse Mortgage
Newton, PA 18940
Ph: 800-467-6365
Call the number above to find a Reverse Mortgage Lender
in your state.
Livable Homes County Tax Credit
Ph: 410-313-4076
www.howardcountymd.gov
The Livable Homes County Tax Credit is available for certain
types of accessibility features* installed in a homeowner’s
principal residence. The property owner may file an
application** to receive credit against county tax for a
feature that is installed on an existing residence that is the
owner’s principal residence when the feature is installed.
The amount of the credit is the lesser of 50% of the eligible
cost or $2,500. You must also obtain a permit from the
Department of Inspections, License & Permits (DILP) for the
work (even if the scope of work would not normally require
a permit and inspection). For more information, please call
410-313-4076.