# Disabilities Discrimination Help Resources - Maryland ## National Resources - **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-514-0301 (Voice) | 1-800-514-0383 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.ada.gov](https://www.ada.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Guidance on rights under the ADA, complaint processes, and accommodations. - **Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF):** - **Phone:** (510) 644-2555 - **Website:** [https://dredf.org/](https://dredf.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy, legal education, and support for disability rights. ## Statewide Disability Advocacy Services - **Disability Rights Maryland (DRM):** - **Phone:** (410) 727-6352 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://disabilityrightsmd.org](https://disabilityrightsmd.org/) - **Office Location:** Baltimore, MD - **Services Provided:** Legal representation, advocacy for disability discrimination cases in housing, education, and employment. - **Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA):** - **Phone:** 1-844-253-8694 - **Website:** [https://dda.health.maryland.gov](https://dda.health.maryland.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Support for individuals with developmental disabilities, including access to resources and accommodations. ## Regional Disability Advocacy Services ### Baltimore Area - **The IMAGE Center of Maryland:** - **Phone:** (410) 982-6311 - **Website:** [https://imagemd.org](https://imagemd.org/) - **Office Location:** Towson, MD - **Specialized Services:** Independent living resources, advocacy for accessibility in public spaces. ### Montgomery County - **Independence Now, Inc.:** - **Phone:** (301) 277-2839 - **Website:** [https://innow.org](https://innow.org/) - **Office Location:** Silver Spring, MD - **Specialized Services:** Peer mentoring, advocacy, and assistance with securing workplace accommodations. ## Reporting Disabilities Discrimination - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) | 1-800-669-6820 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** File online through the EEOC website or visit the Baltimore EEOC Field Office. - **Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR):** - **Phone:** (410) 767-8600 - **Website:** [https://mccr.maryland.gov](https://mccr.maryland.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Complaints can be filed online, by phone, or in person regarding discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. ## Online Resources - **Maryland Disability Law Center:** - **Website:** [https://disabilityrightsmd.org](https://disabilityrightsmd.org/) - **Features:** Legal self-help guides, policy updates, and advocacy training. - **ADA National Network:** - **Website:** [https://adata.org](https://adata.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive ADA resources, including webinars and live chat support. ## Educational and Supportive Programs - **Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities:** - **Website:** [https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/maryland-center-developmental-disabilities](https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/maryland-center-developmental-disabilities) - **Description:** Provides training, resources, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. ## Other Resources - **MDTAP (Maryland Assistive Technology Program):** - **Phone:** (410) 554-9230 - **Website:** [https://mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap](https://mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap) - **Services Provided:** Assistive technology support and resources for people with disabilities. --- _Updated as of December 11, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Disability Rights Maryland at (410) 727-6352._