Maryland Legal and Advocacy Information

The ADA Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region is one of ten regional centers established to provide training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, consumers, and state and local governments. 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607, Rockville, MD 20850-4151. Phone: 800-949-4232 v/tty or 301-217-0124 v/tty. Email: adainfo@transcen.org

City Wide Special Education Advocacy Project - contact Linda Rush at Families Involved Together, 5000 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212. Phone: 410-464-2606.

Disability Hotline - This web site provides information about your legal rights and help for those applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. Serving Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Phone: 1-800-786-6202.

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council advocates for public policy and supportive practices and opportunities that promote the full inclusion of all people with developmental disabilities in community life. 300 West Lexington St., Box 10, Baltimore, MD 21201. Phone: [410]-333-3688 or [800]-305-6441 (within MD).

Maryland Disability Law Center - a public interest law firm that advocates for children and adults with disabilities to ensure that they are afforded the full rights and entitlements accorded them under law. 1800 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Phone: 410-727-6352 or 1-800-233-7201.

Parent Participation Project - Baltimore Urban League, 512 Orchard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Phone : 410-523-8150.

School House Legal Services, Advocates for Children and Youth, Inc. - Suspension Issues - call Lina Ayers at 34 Market Place, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. Phone: 410-547-9200.