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Maryland Resources
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Although health insurance is vital,
children with special health care needs and their families need
other supports and services to thrive. This section of the web site
will introduce families to other available State resources.
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Early Intervention
Programs
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Click
the icon for more information.
Click
the icon above for the
number in your county.
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Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program
Maryland
State Department of Education
Early
intervention services for children birth through age three with
developmental delays.
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1-800-535-0182
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Preschool
Special Education Services
Maryland
State Department of Education
Special
education services for children age three to five who have a
disability.
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Education
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410-767-0100
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Maryland State
Department of Education
General information, school system performance,
information, and news. Links to county and city school
systems. Information about special education in public schools
is also available.
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Family Support
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410-902-4500
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Family
Support Services
Developmental
Disabilities Administration
The
Family Support Program can provide respite care, adaptive toys, and
social/recreational opportunities and other services for children with
disabilities and
their families. Unlike the two previous programs listed, this
program is not an entitlement and there is a waiting list for program
services. Families who have a child who meets the program
criteria are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Families
who are the on the waiting list may be able to use "rolling
access" dollars to meet more immediate needs.
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Other State Programs
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Click the icon for more
information.
1-800-638-8864
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Children's
Medical Services Program
Office
of Children's Health
Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene
Children's
Medical Services provides services for uninsured children who
have a qualifying disability or chronic illness. Children do not
have to have to be of lawful U.S. citizenship to qualify.
Children eligible for MCHP , MCHP Premium, or Medicaid should
have their medical care needs met through HealthChoice, REM, or the
FFS program.
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410-554-9385
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Department
of Rehabilitation Services
(DORS)
DORS
provides vocational assessment and training, independent living
skills, and disability determination services for social
security. High School students with disabilities or their
families may wish to contact DORS for more information.
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410-333-3098
800-637-4113v/TTY
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Governor’s Office for Individuals with Disabilities
Statewide
organization that serves as the point of contact for all disabilities,
issues including public policy analysis and system reform. Provides
trouble shooting on behalf of constituents.
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800-TECH-TAP
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Maryland Technology Assistance
Program
Provides
information, referral, loan service, and demonstrations of assistive
technology.
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