Important Links for People with Disabilities
The Maryland Department of Disabilities
In partnership with other State agencies, the Maryland Department of Disabilities works to remove barriers for people with disabilities and create new opportunities in education, employment, housing and transportation.
http://www.mdod.maryland.gov/
Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ODHH was established in 2001 to provide expertise related to deaf and hard of hearing issues to Maryland citizens and to facilitate their ability of access resources and services.
http://www.odhh.maryland.gov/
United States Department of Justice
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, programs and services provided by state and local governments, goods and services provided by private companies and in commercial facilities.
http://www.ada.gov/
United States Access Board
Welcome to the World Wide Web site of the U.S. Access Board, also known as the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The Board, created in 1973, has served the nation as the only independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.
http://www.access-board.gov/
The Social Security Administration
Learn benefit eligibility including disability and retirement, you may even apply for benefits online.
http://www.ssa.gov/
National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. NCD is composed of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
http://www.ncd.gov/
Maryland Department of Transportation - ADA Site: Accessible Gas Stations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law created to provide individuals with disabilities the right to equal opportunity. This act calls for businesses to make their facilities, goods,and services accessible to all people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination based upon a disability in employment, government, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities,and telecommunications. The Maryland Department of Transportation believes the ADA is good business because access for everyone is the key to attracting new customers and retaining those you now serve.
http://www.mdot.state.md.us/ADA/
Baltimore County Department of Planning
The mission of the Baltimore County Department of Planning is to provide long range, and current planning to implement the Baltimore County Master Plan. Planning is conducted to preserve and enhance the quality of life and to provide for suitable growth and development. The Office also identifies current and future land use and public facilities needs for Baltimore County.
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/planning/index.html
National Organization on Disability
The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women, and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
http://www.nod.org/
Revised November 9, 2011
