Employment and Rehabilitative Services in Maryland

Alliance, Inc. 410-282-5900 — Empowers people with disabilities to achieve social and economic growth through vocational, residential and day rehabilitation programs in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County

Baltimore Association for Retarded Citizens Vocational Centers offer training in cognitive and vocational skills, communication, and mobility. The emphasis is on vocational training using paid work secured from the business community. Supported Employment offers job placements in community-based businesses with assistance from BARC job coaches. Job training and supports are also provided to small groups in "host" companies. For information, call 410-296-9675.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland - training, and employment opportunities to blind adults, an innovative rehabilitation training program that teaches real-world survival skills, computerized Braille production, aids and appliances, human service needs. 2901 Strickland Street, Baltimore, MD 21223. Phone: (888)322-4567.

The Chimes emphasizes job achievement and the satisfaction of becoming a productive member of the workforce, providing diversified employment options for people with barriers to employment. 4815 Seton Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215. Phone: 410-358-6400 or 1-800-CHIMES1. TTY 410-653-5903.

The Computer Learning and Resource Center, Inc. (CLARC) in Silver Spring, Maryland provides vocational classes and computer lab, supported employment services, and referral services to individuals who have or have had a psychiatric disability. 1751 Elton Road, #11, Silver Spring, MD 20903-1704. Phone: 301-431-1628.

CSAAC (Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children) - provides supported employment and a wide range of vocational services to adults with autism regardless of their present functioning level. The program helps each person develop the skills necessary for employment. 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20851. Phone: 301-762-1650.

Developmental Services Group, Inc. (DSG) - a CARF accredited rehabilitation program providing community based vocational, clinical and case management services for individuals with developmental, emotional, neurologic and physical disabilities. Serving Central Maryland. 6355 Woodside Court, Columbia, MD 21046. Phone: (410) 381-7171.

High School/High Tech - provides youths with disabilities in the Montgomery County Schools and Prince George's County Schools with early exposure to professions in the science and technology-related fields.

Jewish Vocational Service - Services include assessments and counseling, resume services, job search and interview skills training, networking opportunities, and mentoring. Community-based work adjustment training is available, along with job coaching and other vocational support to persons with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. Phone: 410-486-0099 .

Job Opportunities for the Blind - operates a nationwide job referral service, matching interested employers with qualified blind job applicants. 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore, MD 21230. Phone: 410-323-0500.

The League: Serving People with Physical Disabilities, Inc. - Provides social services, counseling, medical adult day care, physical therapy facilities, equipment rental, and sheltered vocational workshop. Pool and Fitness Center. 1111 East Coldspring Lane, Baltimore, Md 21239. Phone: 410-323-0500.

Mainstream, Inc. is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Mainstream provides specialized services and acts as a bridge that links people with disabilities, employers, and service providers. 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 240, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Phone: (301) 891-8777 (Voice/TTY).

Maryland Job Service - provides job information to job seekers and employers. There is a Job Service office in every county in Maryland. Job Service is available to all job seekers. Washington County, 14 N. Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Phone: 301-393-8200.

Maryland's WorkTech - provides information, consulting, and training about job accommodation strategies and the employability of individuals with disabilities. Maryland Rehabilitation Center, 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218-1696. Phone: 800/832-4827 (v/tty), 410/554-9210 (voice), 410/554-9204 (tty).

Maryland Works, Inc., is a statewide association whose primary members are community service agencies that offer diverse employment supports for people experiencing disability or poverty. Members share a commitment to promote economic and workforce development strategies that assure full inclusion of individuals with barriers to employment. Their site has a list of employers for people with disabilities. 10015 Old Columbia Road (D-230) - Columbia, Maryland 21046. Phone: 410-381-8660. e-mail info@mdworks.com

Melwood - Job Training Partnership Act Program, in partnership with the Prince George's County Workforce Services Corporation, provides on-site and job-site training, as well as support services to adults with developmental disabilities. Career Development Program assists individuals with disabilities overcome barriers and obtain employment. Also offers counseling and referral services 5606 Dower House Road · Upper Marlboro, Maryland · 20772. Phone: (301) 599-8000.

Mount Washington Pediatric Health System - provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for medical fragile children and for children with congenital and acquired disabilities. The Physical Rehabilitation program provides rehabilitation services to children and adolescents with congenital or acquired disabilities, and to those who are in need of intensive post-surgical rehabilitation. 1708 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21209. Phone: 1 (800) 999-9442 or (410) 578-8600.

Opportunity Builders Inc. The primary diagnosis for the individuals served by OBI must be mental retardation. Training and services are provided regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. OBI also provides adult development training to people who have additional physical disabilities. OBI offers a supported employment program. 7509 Connelly Drive, Hanover, MD 21076. Phone: 410-787-0700

Providence Center - provides opportunities that allow adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy increased self-determination in leading a more independent, valuable, and functioning role in society. Centers in Arnold and Pasadena, MD. Phone: 410- 431-7290 for more information.

Red Wiggler Foundation - a viable alternative to sheltered workshop programs which enables people with developmental disabilities to grow through a program of Horticultural Therapy, providing meaningful paying jobs and enriching social/educational opportunities. Clarksburg, MD 20871. Phone: 301-916-4133

Sinai Rehabilitation Center - provides rehabilitation and vocational services – case management, work evaluation, work adjustment training, job placement and coaching, and a sheltered workshop and clerical skills training – to persons with disabilities. Serving Central Maryland. Sinai Hospital, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-5271 Phone: 410-601-5579

Target, Community and Education Services. - Community living, vocational, and recreational services of persons with disabilities, including placement, employment assessment, job placement, and recreational activities. 111 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157. Phone: 410-848-9090.

TransCen, Inc. - providing creative and innovative projects in school to work transition, systems change in education, training and technical assistance on disability issues, and services related to disability in the workplace.
Rockville, MD: 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 700, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone: 301-424-2002, TDD 301-309-2435
Baltimore, MD: 200 East North Avenue, Room 204, Baltimore, MD 21202. Phone: 410-396-8932.

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland - offers a Supported Employment Program which provides job development and placement, skill assessment, transportation, and job coaching. to people with developmental disabilities in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. 1616 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: 410-263-9600 or in St. Mary's County, 21801 North Shangri-La Dr., Suite E, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Phone: 301-863-8870.

United Cerebral Palsy of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, Inc. (UCP/PGMC) - offers ADVANCING CAREERS: Coordinated Employment Support Strategies for adults with physical disabilities providing a variety of experiences and training which enable them to be competitively employed. These include support groups, counseling, job clubs, direct skills training on the job, and long term supports. Wm. Irwin Buck Center, 3901 Woodhaven Lane, Bowie, Maryland 20715. Phone: (301) 262-4993 or (800) 621-9403, (301) 262-4982 TDD/TTY.