Disabilities

The Maryland Department of Aging is providing durable medical equipment (DME) to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. All equipment is collected via donation and is sanitized, repaired, and redistributed to Marylanders in need. This service will improve the quality of life for many Maryland residents and provides them the opportunity to avoid costlier levels of care.  Who is eligible?   The beneficiary of the equipment must be a Maryland resident. DME is provided to Maryland residents with any injury, illness, or medical status, regardless of age, at no cost.  How do you[…]

A consumer portal provided by The Maryland Department of Health and Human Services connecting Maryland residents with public health and human services resources. Please visit myMDTHINK and connect with services to support children and caretakers, including Child Support and information on Foster Care and Adoption services with children; Programs that provide healthcare and assistance for those with disabilities; Maryland programs to assist those in unemployment or seeking skills training; Financial assistance programs to provide food and cash to those who qualify based on income and other factors; Services related to keeping children safe and performing background searches for those[…]

​Lisa May, LCSW-C, CT is a Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Nationally Certified Grief Counselor. Lisa has decades of experience serving elders, parents and children who have experienced practical, emotional or health challenges & have found ways forward. House calls are available for individuals and their families dealing with chronic or terminal illness. Lisa also offers Therapeutic Horsemanship at Idylwild Farm in Federalsburg, Maryland. tags: therapy, grief counseling, chronic illness, terminal illness[…]

Since 1993 , as a Clinical Social Worker and Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified coach, my Therapeutic Horsemanship specialty is serving small groups and families with emotional or behavioral challenges.Groups typically start in the Fall and Spring running for 4 to 15 weeks. Please visit the Therapy page at www.IdylwildFarm.com For advanced riders who own a horse we offer Horse Training, Starting, and Horse Shoeing. I became the first person in the US accredited in the Mary Wanless’s “Ride With Your Mind” body-mechanics coaching method. The method optimizes the rider’s ability to learn independently and unlocks the horse’s[…]

The Maryland InfoPortal provides real-time access to 700-plus state programs providing financial, non-financial, and technical assistance to businesses, nonprofits, families, and local government agencies. The Maryland Department of Planning, through the State Clearinghouse, hosts this digital catalog and coordinates the timeliness and accuracy of the information with a network of more than 80 sponsoring agencies.[…]

Maryland Community for Life is an innovative program developed by the Maryland Department of Aging to support older adults as they age at home. The Community for Life program provides grants to non-profits that commit to deliver a package of services that make it comfortable and convenient to age at home to Marylanders over the age of 60.​ The program’s services are designed to prevent the predictable challenges of aging that can require admittance into a high level of care facility, such as a nursing home or assisted living facility. […]

Upper Shore Aging Housing Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the provision of decent, safe and affordable housing for Senior Citizens in the upper five Counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.[…]

To inspire individuals.[…]

Helping children and adults with developmental disabilities achieve their greatest potential.[…]

To help individuals with functional impairments to maintain the highest possible level of independence and well-being suited to their needs at home.[…]