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UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

Disability Support Services
Academic Center 139
1420 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-837-4775
Fax: 410-837-4932
TTY: 410-837-5751
E-mail: disability@ubalt.edu

 Are You in a Crisis?

The Human Services Division provides information, assistance and/or referrals to customers for energy and crisis intervention, health services, education and literacy, jobs, housing and substance abuse and programs for youths and seniors.

*1st District -3411 Bank Street          (410) 545-6512

*2nd District-1400 Orleans Street      (410) 396-9468

*3rd District-5225 York Road               (410) 396-6084

*4th District-1133 Pennsylvania Avenue  (410) 396-0893

* 5th District-3939 Reisterstown Road     (410) 396-7740

* 6th District-606 Cherry Hill Road             (410) 545-0900

* Office of Home Energy - 2700 N. Charles Street   (410) 396-5555

If you're not sure which agency to call for assistance- contact the City's One Call Center by dialing 311 or 443-263-2220.

The Municipal Telephone Exchange is responsible for the Baltimore City Government's communication systems, including the operation of the CENTREX '396', "545' network. For information call (410) 396-3100.

Website: http://www.baltimorecity.gov/services

 

Service Animal Policy

 

WHO NEEDS SERVICE ANIMALS?

 

Some disabled people require the assistance of an animal because of their disabling conditions.  Under most federal laws, a person is considered to be disabled if s/he has a sensory, mental or physical condition that substantially limits on or more major life activities (such as walking, seeing, working, etc.). 

 

WHAT IS A SERVICE ANIMAL?

 

The most common service animals are dogs, but sometimes other species are used (for example, a cat or a bird).  Service animals may be any breed, sixe or weight.  Some, but not all, service animals wear special collars and harnesses.  Some, but not all, are licensed or “certified” and/or have identification papers.  However, there is no legal requirement for service animals to be visibly identified or to have documentation.  Service animals sometimes are called assistance animals, or emotional support animals and, as stated previously, companion animals.  In addition, there are many types of service animals with different names which are not certified and don’t have special training.

 

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SERVICE ANIMAL AND A PET?

 

Service animals are considered to be pets.  A person with a disability uses a service animal as an auxiliary aid – similar to the use of a cane, crutches or wheelchair.  Service animals are a medical device necessary for the full enjoyment of a home. For this reason, fair housing laws require that housing providers make modifications to “No Pet” policies to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability.

 

WHAT DO SERVICE ANIMALS DO?

 

Ø      A guide animal serves as a travel tool by a person who is legally blind.

Ø      A hearing animal alerts a person with significant hearing loss or who is deaf when a sound occurs, such as a ringing alarm or a knock on the door.

Ø      A service animal helps a person who has a mobility or health disability.  Duties may include carrying, fetching, opening doors, ringing doorbells, activating elevator buttons, steadying a person while walking, helping a person up after a fall, etc.

Ø      A seizure response animal assists a person with a seizure disorder.  The animal’s service depends on the person’s needs.  The animal may go for help, or may stand guard over the person during a seizure.  Some animals have learned to predict a seizure and warn the person.

Ø      A companion animal or emotional support animal assists people with psychological disabilities.  Emotional support animals can help alleviate symptoms such as depression, anxiety, stress and difficulties regarding social interactions, allowing tenants to live independently and fully use and enjoy their living environment.

 

PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR HOUSING PROVIDERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS TO FOLLOW

 

AWARENESS TRAINING:

 

Ø      Allow a service animal to accompany the person with a disability at all times and everywhere on the property.

Ø      Do not pet or touch a service animal.  Petting a service animal when it is working distracts the animal from the task at hand.

Ø      Do not feed a service animal.  The animal may have specific dietary requirements.  Unusual food or food at an unexpected time may cause the animal to become ill.

Ø      Do not deliberately startle a service animal.  Avoid making noises at the animal (barking, whistling, etc.).

Ø      Do not separate or attempt to separate a tenant/handler for her or his service animal.

Ø      Avoid initiating conversation about the service animal, the tenant’s disabilities or other service animals one has known.  If you are curious, you may ask if the tenant/handler would like to discuss it, but be aware that many people with disabilities may not care to share personal details.

Ø      Remember, not all disabilities are visible.  The nature of the person’s disability is a private matter, and you are not entitled to inquire for details.

 

ANIMAL CARE AND SUPERVISION:

 

The tenant/handler has the responsibility to care for and supervise the animal.  The tenant must retain full control of the animal at all times.  This generally means that while the animal is in common areas, it is on a leash, in a carrier, or otherwise in the direct control of the animal owner/handler.  When in the presence of others, the animal is expected to be well behaved.

 

RESOURCES

 

www.myfairhousing.com  Miami Valley Fair Housing Center

 

http://ww.usdoi.gov/dias/ocre/animals.htm  King County Fair Housing

 

http://www.usdoi.gov/crt/housing/final8_1.htm  JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT

 

 

Citation: MD Code, Art. 24, 11-502; MD HUMAN SERV 7-701 – 709

 

 

*New Resource!!!:  Tardive Dyskinesia Center: http://www.tardivedyskinesia.com

They provide educational information on tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder caused byt the medication Reglan. Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a result of damage to the bodily systems that process dopamine, and is typically caused by exposure to certain neurological medications - including Reglan. The symptoms of TD, which are irreversible and incurable, mimic those of Parkinson's disease. Tardive Dyskinesia victims suffer from involuntary, repetitive movements which often continue after the drug is no longer used. They feature the most up-to-date information on TD, its causes and all known treatment options. Additionally, they distribute free wristbands to all users in hopes of raising TD awareness. The best treatment is prevention. Right now, they are in the midst of a public outreach, attempting to educate families on the dangers of Reglan.

 

Psychological Testing
The following is a list of sites licensed to perform psychological testing. The University of Baltimore does not endorse any site in particular, and this list is not intended to be definitive or exhaustive.

Annapolis

Sarah Phillips, Ph. D.
2991 Friends Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 266-0740
Educational test/ sliding scale

Baltimore County

Dr. Gail Liss (Psychologist)
2 Hamil Rd. #132 West
Baltimore, MD
Phone: (410) 323-6477

Dr. Lawrence Messier (Psychologist /Academic/ Educational Therapist)
2324 W. Joppa Rd, #220
Lutherville, MD. 21093
Phone: (410) 583-2622

Dr. Leo Otterbein
Suite 316, Greenspring Station
2660 W. Joppa Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone: (410) 337-0553

Kennedy Krieger Institute
Contact: Marge Fessler
1750 E. Fairmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21231
Phone:  (443) 923-9400 (Main Line), (443) 923-3254 (Dr. Fessler)
Hours:  Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m.
Provides:  College Clinic Evaluations, Primarily Diagnostic, Specializing in ADHD, LD, Various Developmental & Genetic Syndromes, Preschool-Adult
Payment:  Payment Plans, Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans
www.kennedykrieger.org

Gail Liss, Ed.D
Suite 132, West
2 Hamill Road
Baltimore, MD  21210
Phone:  (410) 323-6477
Fax: (410) 323-6557
Hours:  Tues. Wed, Thurs: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Provides:  Diagnostic Testing
Payment:  Check or Cash, no insurance accepted

Loyola Clinical Centers
Belvedare Square
5911 York Road, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone:  (410) 617-1200
Hours:  Please call to confirm hours
www.loyola.edu/clinics
Provides:  Diagnostic Testing

Kenneth W. Diehl, Ph.D
Clinical Neuropsychology & Pyschotherapy
2324 W. Joppa Road
Lutherville, MD  21093
Phone:  (410) 337-6760
Hours:  Please contact facility
Provides:  Testing and Evaluation

Dr. David Goodman
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of MD
Johns Hopkins at Green Spring Station
10751 Falls Road, Suite 306
Lutherville, MD  21093
Phone:  (410) 583-2726
Hours:  Varies by day, please call office
Provides:  Psychiatric Evaluation, Neuropsychological Testing, Individual Psychotherapy, Medication Trials
www.addadult.com

Columbia

Humanim
The Human Services Company
Student Assessment Center
6355 Woodside Court
Columbia, Maryland 21046
Phone: (410) 381-7171
Fax: (410) 381-0782
www.humanism.com
Provides: Learning Disability Evaluation & Psycho-Educational, Educational, and Psychological testing, ADHD Assessment
Payment:  Please call to verify hours and payment options

Montgomery County

Certified Learning Center (Administrative Office)
Contact: Patricia Felton (Director)
13123 Shinnecock Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone:  (301) 593-3700
Fax: (301) 681-8410

William Stixrud & Associates
Contact: Robert L. Mapou, Ph.D.
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 300
Silver Spring, MD  20910
Phone:  (301) 565-0534
Hours:  Mon. thru Fri:. 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m., other hours by appointment, evenings available.
Provides:  Diagnostic Testing, Neuropsychological Evaluation, Academic Training, Child & Family Therapy.
Payment:  MasterCard and Visa, Payment Plans, if student is on Medicare they reimburse LD/ADHD Evaluations.

Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Director, The Chesapeake ADHD Center
8607 Cedar Street
Silver Spring, MD. 20901
Phone:  (301) 562-8448
Hours:  Mon. – Fri. 9:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m., evening & weekend appointments available
Provides:  Psycho-Educational Testing, ADD/LD Counseling & Psychotherapy, Career oriented counseling for ADD/LD
Payment:  Call regarding fee, MasterCard and Visa

Ruth Spodak, Ph.D.
Spodak, Stesano & Associates
6155 Executive Boulevard
Rockville, MD  20852
Phone:  (301) 770-7507
Fax: (301) 770-3576
Hours:  By Appointment
Provides:  Diagnostic Testing for LD and/or ADD
Payment:  MasterCard and Visa, Payment Plans

Dr. Myra Burgee, Ph.D.
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 5B
Rockville, MD  20850
Phone:  (301) 933-2374
Hours:  Wed. & Thurs. 10a.m.-9p.m., Saturday 9a.m.-6p.m.
Provides:  Adult & College Students Diagnostic Testing:  Full Psycho-Educational Evaluation (IQ achievement, cognitive, and personality), Study Skills, Counseling, Career Planning and Assessment
Payment:  Sliding Scale, Installment Payment Plan, MasterCard, Discover Card and Visa

Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center (ASDEC)

22 West Jefferson Street, Suite 307

Rockville, MD. 20850

301-762-2414

Fax: 301-762-6986

asdec@verizon.net

www.asdec.org

 

 

Prince George's County

Psychology Clinic
University of Maryland
2114 Biology-Psychology Building
College Park, MD  20742
Phone:  (301) 405-4808
Hours: Waiting List until Summer 2008
Provides:  Therapy Services, Particularly Behavioral Treatment; Cognitive, Achievement, and Testing of Attentive Functioning, Learning Assessments
Payment:  Call for payment options ($750.00 fee)

Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Rehabilitation Services
East Point Metro Business Ctr
4451 Z Parliament Place
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: (301) 306-3600

Referral Services

Adolescents, Adults, and Child Counseling
Offices-MD, VA, DC
Phone:  (301) 229-0044

Towson

Dr. Jacqueline Toner (Psychologist)
744 Dulaney Valley Rd. #8
Towson, MD
Phone:  (410) 296-6932

Dr. Thomas Baumgardner (Neuro-Psychologist)
8422 Bellona Ln. #205
Towson, MD. 21205
Phone:  (410) 583-0011

Fran Bowman (Educational Diagnostician/ Academic/ Educational Therapist/ Speech/Language Therapist)
658 Kenilworth Dr. # 203
Towson, MD
and
8300 Guilford Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD. 21046
Phone:  (410) 821-8450
                      
Dr. Arthur MacNeil Horton (Psych Associates)
120 Sister Pierre Drive, Suite 403
Towson, MD 21204
Phone:  (410) 823-6408-, ext. 20
Hours:  Hours vary by appointment
Payment:  Cash, Check, Insurance plans accepted

Virginia

George Mason University Center for Psychological Services
Contact: John Wasserman, Director
10340 Democracy Lane, Suite 202
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 993-1370 
Fax: (703) 352-0035
Email: psyclinic.gmu.edu
Provides: Learning disability assessment, psychological assessment, psychotherapy and counseling, community workshops. Sliding fee schedule

Rolando J. Diaz, Ph.D
1655 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 350
Arlington, VA  22209
Phone: (703) 761-3100
Fax: (703) 528-7507
drdiazva@cox.net
Please call for service and fees

Potomac Center, Inc.
5276 Dawes Avenue
Alexandria, VA  22311
Phone:  (703) 379-7350
Hours:  Mon. – Fri. 9a.m.-7p.m., evening & weekend appointments available
Provides:  Psychological Testing, Individual, Family, and Group Counseling
Payment:  Insurance Plans – Aetna US Healthcare, Care First, Kaiser Permanente, Trigon, Magellan Behavioral Health, MAMSI, Private Health Care, Tricare and others;
Payment Plans available

The Women’s Center
133 Park Street, N.E.
Vienna, VA 22180-4602
Phone:  (703) 281-2657
Fax: (703) 242-1454
www.thewomenscenter.org
Provides:  Psychological assessments for determining academic placement, diagnosing emotional disorders, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Sliding fee schedule

Washington DC

George Washington University, Meltzer Psychological Psychological Services Center
2125 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: (202) 994-9072
Contact: Marie Davila-Woolsey
The George Washington University
Department Of Psychology Washington D.C.
Phone: (202) 994-6320

The Wake, Kendall, Group PLLC Psychological & Educational Services
5247 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 3A
Washington, DC  20015
Phone: (202) 686-7699
Hours: 8a.m.-6p.m.
Provides: Therapy & Testing, ED/LD Testing
Payment: Sliding Scale, Payment Plan
www,wakekendel.com

Kingsbury Center: Contact - Danielle Weaver, ext. 4
5000 14th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20011
Phone: (202) 722-5555

Dr. Michael Barnes
Howard University Counseling Center
6 & Bryant St., NW
Washington, D.C.20059
Phone: (202) 674-0574
 

Maryland Technology Assistance Program

About MD TAP

"To build a better life, you need the right tools."

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP) provides tools to help people who are disabled or elderly enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other citizens. These tools are called "assistive technology" or "AT". Assistive Technology (AT) is any item needed to live, work or learn more independently.
AT ranges from simple, homemade fixes (such as tape or utensil handles to support better gripping), to complex, high-tech products (like computerized communication systems). AT includes low-tech aids for daily living, vehicles with wheelchair lifts, specail keyboards and software to operate computers, blindness and low vision aids, assistive listening devices, adapted telephones, ramps, and other home modifcations, wheelchair and scooters, and many other products.

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program provides a streamlined service of product information, consultation, and resource assistance in order to make assistive technology more available, affordable and usable for Marylanders who are disabled or elderly.

Contact Information:
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
2301 Argonne Drive, Rm T-17
Baltimore, MD. 21218
410.554.9230 voice
1.800.832.4827 voice
1.866.881.7488 tty

 

 

 

Creating Accessible Web Sites

Creating Accessible Classes

UB's Mental Health Counselor-Harold Bailey

Disability Resources

ETS (Educational Testing Service)
We are pleased to announce that the ets.org website is being revamped to be more user-friendly to everyone, especially individuals who are blind or have low vision.
http://ftp.ets.org/pub/gre/ADA_Supplement.pdf 

Travel Resources 

Disability Resources

  • Job Accommodation Line -- 1.800.232.9675
  • Attorney General's Office -- 410.576.6300
  • Baltimore Urban League -- 410.523.8150  
  • Americans with Disabilities Act -- 202.514.0301
  • Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD): www.cosdonline.org
  • Disability Entitlement And Advocacy Program (DEAP) -- 410.332.0185
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -- 1.800.669.3362
  • Family Law Hotline -- 1.800.845.8550
  • Gore Family Memorial Foundation -- 954.781.8634
  • HEATH-student resources financial aid assistance
  • Immune Deficiency Foundation
  • Jenkins, Block, and Associates -- 1.800.243.2439 (Familiar With Epilepsy And Client Needs)
  • Krucho And Fries - Lawyers -- 410.321.7310
  • Lawyers Referral Service -- 410.539.3112/410.327.9100
  • Legal Aid (Senior Hotline) -- 410.296.6705/410.539.5340 (Susan Selby Cohen, Civil Issues)
  • Legal Aid Bureau of Baltimore County -- 410.583.1616
  • Lilly Awards Secretariat c/o Lilly Schizophrenia Reintegration Scholarship -- 800.809.8202
  • Lime (Boundless Ability): www.limeconnect.com
  • Maryland Disability Law Center -- 1.800.233.7201
  • Maryland Volunteers Lawyer Service -- 410.547.6537
  • Mid Atlantic ADA Information Center -- 1.800.949.4232
  • National Association of the Deaf Stokoe Scholarship
  • National Business & Disability Council (NBDC): www.business-disability.com/index.aspx
  • Public Defender -- 410.333.4900 
  • U.S. Department Of Labor -- 410.962.2265

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