I'm the president of A Voice For Autism. I have a support group that meets every Second Thursday of the month at a residence in Easton . Can help with financial and informational needs. Call or e-mail me for more information.

Although Abilities Network has been providing services to children with autism and their families for years through our Project ACT, Family Support Services, and Community & Employment Partners programs, our new Autism Waiver services specifically address the challenges faced by children with autism and their families. The specific areas addressed under Abilities Network�s new Autism Waiver services include Intensive Individual Support Services, and Family Training. Within these categories, families have access to the sort of hands-on services needed to allow their children to achieve at their maximum level in all areas of their lives. Autism centered trainings and services for a child and their family may focus specifically on behavior shaping and management, daily living skills, socialization, mobility, and self-direction.

Alliance Mission

To offer quality services and opportunities which empower people with disabilities to achieve social and economic growth.

Through consumer choice and collaboration.
Through leadership and innovation.
Through cost effective programs.
By facilitating a process which leads to informed choices and community integration.
Through consumer advocacy and community education.
Alliance will provide rehabilitation, treatment, case management, vocational and employment services to individuals of all ages and disabilities in the state of maryland and its surrounding areas.

The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.

AMS Educational Consultation Svs. provides a wide-range of services to families of children and youth with disabilities, including those under Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Parent In Action for the Educational Benefit of Autistic Children, is a grass root organization of parents, who desire better primary and post-secondary public school educational programming and supportive services for children and youth with autism.

MISSION

To create partnerships that support families and communities in their efforts to nurture, protect, and value the lives of persons with disabilities.

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (formerly the American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) is a 501(c) non-profit organization that promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities, which includes University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Programs and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (DDRC).

AUCD's mission is to advance policy and practice for and with people with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and their communities by supporting our members in research, education, and service activities that achieve our vision.

Autism Salisbury support group offers support, IEP Assistance, Trainings and Conferences.

ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism population.

Baltimore Health Care Access offers health care information and advocacy services. Although the organization primarily serves Baltimore City residents, information services are available to all Maryland residents. BHCA offers a series of wonderful publications focused on children with disabilities and special health care needs.

Our Mission is to provide homes, support, and loving care for individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling them to participate as fully as they wish in all aspects of community life.

The Attorneys at Callegary & Steedman, P.A. advocate throughout the state of Maryland for children and adults with disabilities. We help these individuals receive special education and rehabilitative services that they need. We also focus on issues affecting children in the juvenile justice, child protective services and mental health systems.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with AD/HD.

Many individuals and families dealing with AD/HD turn to CHADD, the national organization representing individuals with AD/HD, for education, advocacy and support. The organization is composed of dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integral part in the association's success by providing resources and encouragement to parents, educators and professionals on a grassroots level through CHADD chapters.

Mission Statement: Provision of low cost yearly conference for autism and lyme sufferers and their caregivers to know of advocacy, bio-medical, educational, life-plan, and safety services available nationally.

The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Administration is to provide leadership to assure the full participation of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. In addition, DDA's goal is to promote their empowerment to access quality supports and services necessary to foster personal growth, independence and productivity.

Helping Children and Families with special needs get the educational services and placement they require

Educational advocacy and consulting services for families of children needing IEP's and 504 plans.