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| Disability
Network Directory /
Disability
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Disability
Network Directory
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Montgomery
County Government does not endorse or assume responsibility for
any product,
method, service or treatment listed in this resource directory that
is not a County program.
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Deaf-Blind
Resources
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| American
Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) |
8630 Fenton Street,
Suite 121
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3803
E-mail: AADB-Info@aadb.org
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301-495-4403
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301-495-4402 (TTY)
301-563-9107 (Videophone)
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| National
consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their
supporters. Provide information, referral, advocacy, trainings, workshops,
and technical assistance on topics related to deaf-blindness. Publish
bi-yearly magazine and monthly e-newsletter. |
| Deaf
Abused Women's Network (DAWN) |
Amy L. Rousseau,
Executive Director
Sasha Ponappa, Advocate Coordinator
5321 First Place, NE
Washington, DC 20011
E-mail: info@deafdawn.org
E-mail: hotline@deafdawn.org
(24-Hour Hotline)
E-mail: sasha@deafdawn.org
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202-861-0258
(TTY)
1-866-290-3296 (Toll Free TTY 24*Hour Hotline)
202-559-5366 (Videophone)
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| Non-profit
organization that addresses domestic violence, sexual assault and
stalking in the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community. Appointments
encouraged before coming to the office. |
| HumanWare
Communicator |
| Multilingual
face-to-face conversation app for deaf-blind people. Helps deaf-blind
individuals communicate by connecting a HumanWare Braille device
(BrailleNote Apex or Braillant) with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
The application is intended to establish a text conversation between
a deaf-blind person and a sighted person. All interaction appears
both on the deaf-blind person’s refreshable Braille display,
as well as visually on the screen of the iOS device. |
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| Maryland
Assistive Technology Cooperative |
7050 Oakland
Mills Road, Suite 160
Columbia, MD 21046
E-mail: info@matcoop.org |
410-381-2667
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discounted purchasing on assistive technology such as educational
and visual supports software, communication devices, computer access,
sensory aids, and therapeutic supplies. Hands-on assistive technology
training. |
| Maryland
School for the Blind |
3501 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21236
E-mial: info@mdschblind.org
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410-444-5000
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| Provide
a traditional classroom education in addition to a wide range of services,
including Braille and low vision instruction, orientation and mobility,
assistive technology, therapeutic recreation, residential services,
career education, health services, psychology, social work, speech,
physical and occupational therapy, outreach and transition, and infant/toddler
services. |
| Maryland
School for the Deaf |
Frederick
Campus
P.O. Box 250
101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21705-0250
E-mail: frederick@msd.edu
Columbia Campus
P.O. Box 894
8169 Old Montgomery Road
Columbia, MD 21045
E-mail: columbia@msd.edu |
301-360-2000
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301-360-2001 (TTY)
240-575-2975 (Videophone)
410-480-4500
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410-480-4501 (TTY)
240-575-2966 (Videophone)
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a free public education for children from birth through age 21 who
are deaf and hard of hearing, reside in Maryland, and meet the admissions
criteria. Utilize a general education curriculum as well as the voluntary
state curriculum. Students are immersed in educational, developmental,
and extra-curricular activities. |
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| Metro
Washington Association of the Deaf-Blind |
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MD:
1-800-735-2258 (Toll Free) or 711 (MD Relay)
VA: 1-800-828-1140 (Toll Free) or 711 (MD Relay)
DC: 202-855-1000 (V) or 711 (MD Relay)
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| Social
organization of people who are deaf-blind and their friends. Members
meet monthly and are entitled to receive quarterly newsletters, the
latest e-news, and discount rates for social gatherings. For more
information, please contact President Blaise Delahoussay: wolfrog2010@gmail.com,
or contact Vice President Lois Finnicum: lafinnicum@gmail.com.
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| National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland |
Melissa
Riccobono, President
1026 East 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
E-mail: president@nfbmd.org
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410-645-0632
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| Affiliate
of
the National Federation of the Blind. Nonprofit made up of blind
people of all ages, their families and friends. Information and
resources for students, seniors, parents, and diabetics. Local
chapters and divisions and well-trained leaders help newly blind
people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation
and integration of blind people in our communities. |
| White
Cane '& More' and Beyond Specs Store |
Burt Levy, Proprietor
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite #302
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3658
E-mail: info@whitecaneandmore.com
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301-589-0866
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| Vision
aids, tools, and technology. Resources and devices for greater independence.
Offer private sessions in the office or you can request a home visit
for a demonstration of a specific aid or appliance. |
| Words+,
Inc. |
42505 10th Street
West
Lancaster, CA 93534-7059
E-mail: info@words-plus.com
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661-723-6523
(V)
1-800-869-8521 (Toll Free)
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| Produces
computer software and specialized hardware, such as alternative communication
devices, for use by persons with disabilities. |
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