What is PPMD? The Parents’ Place of Maryland Sarah Bush
Presenter
Sarah Bush Family Partner Behavioral Health Garrett & Allegany Counties
My Why
Our Mission Our mission is to empower families as advocates and partners in improving education and health outcomes for ALL children with disabilities, special healthcare needs and those impacted by behavioral health challenges.
Who is PPMD? • Maryland’s Special Education, Health, & Behavioral Health Information Center • Established in 1990 • Governed by families • Our team is fully made up of parents and family members of children with disabilities, special healthcare, and behavioral health needs
Our Services • One-on-one assistance to families • Family peer support for o Disabilities o Special Healthcare Needs o Substance Use o Mental Health o Problem Gambling • Resource sharing • Military outreach • Topical trainings o IEP Basics o Early Childhood o Transition o And more!
Good Samaritan Law
Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection from liability for individuals who voluntarily offer assistance to those in an emergency. In plain terms…. People are being left alone to die because others are afraid to call for help.
Leadership Trainings
Guiding the Journey-This training is for parents/guardians of children ages 1421 who have a disability or special healthcare need. Baby LEADers This training is for parents/guardians of children ages birth5 whose child has a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay or disability.
Good Samaritan Law in Maryland
Who does it protect? This law protects these individuals from arrest and prosecution for certain crimes: o Individuals assisting in an emergency overdose situation o Individuals who are experiencing an overdose
The law does not protect people witnessing the medical emergency if they’re not helping
We help families… • Better understand their children’s disabilities, education, healthcare & behavioral health needs • Communicate more effectively with teams • Understand their rights and responsibilities under special education law • Understand their rights and benefits in behavioral and healthcare systems • Obtain services for their loved ones • Resolve disagreements with the school or other agencies • Connect with other community resources
Click here to visit ppmd.org!
What’s on our website? We have HUNDREDS of resources around special education, healthcare, transition, early intervention, behavioral health and more on our website.
Resources/Factsheets • Parent Meeting Worksheet • IEP Timelines Chart • Factsheets on the differences between IEPs and 504s • Information about Child Find • Factsheet on preparing for an IEP meeting • Common accommodations and modifications in School factsheet • Model Letters • Acronyms • IEP Meeting Tips factsheet • AND many many more…
Back to School Success Tips
Maryland IEP Timelines
Terms and Acronyms
What do they all mean?
Coffee and Conversations Join our virtual groups to share ideas, share frustrations, get resources, and make new friends! • Families of children ages Birth- Kindergarten • Families of children in Elementary School • Families of children in Middle & High School • Spanish Speaking Families
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Behavioral Health Support Groups Join our regional monthly behavioral health support groups for families impacted by mental health, substance use, and problem gambling. • Lunch and Listen for Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties • Embracing Strength for Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties • Simply Breathe for Cecil, Harford, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City • A Place to Breathe for Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties • Courageous Conversations for Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties
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THANK YOU! For more information, or if you have questions, contact us! The Parents’ Place of Maryland 802 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite H Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 768-9100 ext. 205● www.ppmd.org Sarah Bush sarahbush@ppmd.org PPMD’s information, resources, and trainings can be made available in languages other than English, including sign language, upon request. Please contact us regarding your translation and interpretation needs.
Questions?