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Outreach Programs March 31, 2021 Since 2012, Ivymount Outreach has hosted an annual in person resource fair to connect parents, families, and professionals with valuable services in the community. Given the unprecedented events of the past year, we are all adapting to a new way of doing things and even improving on the ways we used to operate. With this resource guide, we hope to continue to meet our mission to serve the community by providing resources and information to families and we are thrilled to be able to share an even greater number and wider range of organizations than in our past events.

Ivymount has been a leader in the field of special education for more than 60 years by providing nationally recognized programs for children and young adults in need of specialized programs to meet their unique needs.

Ivymount Outreach extends Ivymount’s exceptional services with the greater community. We offer services by highly trained Ivymount School and Maddux School staff to individuals, families and professionals. Our services include recreational, educational, and therapeutic programs, as well as, trainings and consultation across a variety of topics in the field of special education. We’ve also published several curricula and online tools to support professionals and parents.

Thank you for taking the time to peruse our guide. We hope you find valuable resources to support your entire family. If we can be of any assistance to you, you can email us at outreach@ivymount.org. Looking forward to seeing everyone in person again next year.

Sincerely, The Outreach Team Susan, Carolyn, Jenny, Katie, Colleen, Lmya

(L to R) Lmya Ahmed Outreach Recreational Program Coordinator Carolyn Leskowitz Woodham Outreach Administrative Director

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How to use the Guide Categories By Color

The guide is divided into two sections: Participants listed by category and Participants listed in alphabetical order

Behavioral Services; ABA Therapy, Assessment and Treatment Schools, Educational Programs, Advocacy

For each participant featured, you will see the organization name, a clickable website link, and a brief description of the services they offer.

Social, Recreational, Fitness Transitioning Youth and Young Adults Accessibility, Inclusion, Safety, Health Therapeutic Services Camps

Some participants fall under multiple categories. Look for color coded dots next to the organization name to quickly determine the type of services they provide.

Financial Planning, Insurance

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Keith Danos Laura Augustin Dr. Lance Clawson Dr. Joette James Ryan Perraut Tracey Schmaler

Exhibitors by category Behavioral Services, ABA Therapy, Assessment and Treatment Behavioral Framework Continuum Behavioral Health Guiding Exceptional Parents, LLC Ivymount Endeavors ABA Services Jacob's Promise Little Leaves Pathfinders for Autism Renoxx Caregivers SEEC The Chesapeake Center for ADHD, Learning and Behavioral Health The HSC Pediatric Center- Rockville Outpatient Center Therapeutic & Learning Centers, P-LLC Verbal Beginnings: Autism Applied Behavior Analysis Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC

Social, Recreational, Fitness ArtStream Best Buddies Bridle Paths Camp Inclusion Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding Fitness for Health Ivymount Outreach Programs Jill's House KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore Law For Parents LLC, LCF Kids Levine Music Main Street Melwood/Camp Accomplish M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks MOCO MOVEMENT CENTER Pathfinders for Autism Potomac Community Resources, Inc. Slush & Krust Productions SPIRIT Club Sports Plus Group, Inc. Stepping Stones Therapy Team Up For 1 Foundation The HSC Pediatric Center's Kids in Action The League at Camp Greentop Upcounty Community Resources ZamDance

Schools, Educational Programs, Advocacy Alisa Kobrinetz Chernack, LLC Bass Educational Services College Living Experience (CLE) Integrated Living Opportunities Ivymount Outreach Programs Ivymount School Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, P.C. MANSEF Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds) Pathfinders for Autism Red Wiggler Community Farm SchoolTalk, Inc. SPIRIT Club The Arc of Northern Virginia The Benedictine School The Maddux School Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC Weinfeld Education Group, LLC

Transitioning Youth and Young Adults Best Buddies CALMRA, Inc CURA PERSONALIS PROJECT, INC. Integrated Living Opportunities Ivymount Outreach Programs JFGH Main Street Melwood/Camp Accomplish Project SEARCH Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities Red Wiggler Community Farm Renoxx Caregivers SchoolTalk, Inc. SEEC SPIRIT Club Summit Camp The Arc of Northern Virginia The League at Camp Greentop The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health Therapeutic & Learning Centers, P-LLC Upcounty Community Resources

Accessibility, Inclusion, Safety, Health Autism FYI Organization Corporation Best Buddies Camp Inclusion Disability Rights Maryland Imagination Stage Integrated Living Opportunities LCF Kids Maryland Relay Melwood/Camp Accomplish M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks Pathfinders for Autism Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities SPIRIT Club The Arc of Northern Virginia Upcounty Community Resources Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC

Camps

Camp Inclusion Easterseals Camp Fairlee Fitness for Health Imagination Stage Jill's House LCF Kids Melwood/Camp Accomplish Pathfinders for Autism Renoxx Caregivers Summit Camp The League at Camp Greentop

Therapeutic Services Bridle Paths Center For Communication and Learning, LLC Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding Fitness for Health LCF Kids Levine Music Melwood/Camp Accomplish MOCO MOVEMENT CENTER Pathfinders for Autism Renoxx Caregivers Stepping Stones Therapy The HSC Pediatric Center- Rockville Outpatient Center Therapeutic & Learning Centers, P-LLC Upcounty Community Resources Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC

Financial Planning, Insurance

Integrated Living Opportunities Maryland ABLE NFP Pathfinders for Autism Shared Horizons, Inc. - Pooled Special Needs Trusts The Arc of Northern Virginia The Washington Group Special Care Planning Team Toler Financial Group

2021 Resource Guide To visit exhibitor websites, click on the URL.

Alisa Kobrinetz Chernack, LLC www.chernackelderlaw.com Alisa Kobrinetz Chernack, LLC is an elder law and disability law firm that provides legal services in the areas of guardianship, Medical Assistance eligibility, estate planning, estate administration, and special needs trust planning. Our objective is to guide our clients through difficult situations to achieve favorable results. We accomplish this goal by developing a plan of action for each client's unique situation in order to achieve their specific goals.

ArtStream www.art-stream.org ArtStream’s classes, workshops, and performing companies fuel each student’s imagination, creativity, and focus. And that’s not all. Students improve communication and social skills and develop friendships. Newly discovered talents and capabilities improve self-esteem, poise, and confidence that extend into their daily lives. No prior acting experience is required.

ArtStream’s demanding and very entertaining process encourages students to find their voices, discover their creativity and strengths, and perform with confidence!

Autism FYI Organization Corporation www.autismfyi.org Autism FYI provides a free safety program called IRIS. We train first responders, businesses, corrections officers, daycare and school staff, school officers, employment opportunities for those on the spectrum, safety training for persons with IDD and ASD.

Bass Educational Services www.basseducationalservices.com

BES provides K-12 educational services, including tutoring and coaching, for students and their families and assists them in the transition to young adulthood. Finding the right learning environment is important and we have over 25 years of experience helping students who learn differently find the right fit, from kindergarten through college. If college is not in the plan and you are exploring alternative programs, we can help with that, too. We are also dedicated to promoting innovation in learning by partnering with colleagues for professional development and providing parents with the information they need. BES! Learn Differently. Achieve More.

Behavioral Framework www.behavioralframework.com

Behavioral Framework is a leading provider of ABA therapy in Maryland and Virginia.

Our BHCOE Accredited team is steadfastly committed to working with every child and helping our clients realize their full potential. We focus on making the most of abilities while opening brave new possibilities. Our intensive, holistic model takes into account every environment a child with autism might encounter by promoting open collaboration with parents, teachers, and other therapists’ all in an effort to help those on the autism spectrum and their families cope, communicate, function, and thrive.

Best Buddies www.bestbuddies.org/vadc Best Buddies International is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking and communication skills, and feel valued by society. Best Buddies in Virginia & DC impacts over 4,700 participants in 85 school Friendship chapters (elementary-college) and in our adult friendship program, Citizens. We provide integrated employment support to over 40 individuals through Best Buddies Jobs and provide selfadvocacy training to 100 young adults annually in our Leadership Development ProgramAmbassadors. Our area hosts the premier Best Buddies Inclusive Living site in the country, located at Union Market, DC.

Bridle Paths bridlepathsva.org Bridle Paths is a nonprofit organization that offers meaningful paths to connection, in partnership with horses. Our mission is to offer strength, support, and healing to individuals and families through safe, effective, and high-quality equine-assisted services. We provide adaptive riding instruction, equine-assisted learning, and equine-assisted psychotherapy services for those with physical, cognitive, psychological, and emotional needs, including attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive impairments, anxiety and depression, genetic disorders, brain injuries, and trauma. It is our vision to sustain an environment and an opportunity for our clients to connect, communicate, and trust, in partnership with horses.

CALMRA, Inc www.calmra.org The mission of CALMRA, Inc. is to improve the lives of persons with developmental disabilities by providing the highest quality residential and other support service in an ethical and loving environment.

Camp Inclusion

www.campinclusion.org Camp Inclusion is a summer day camp for any student with or without a cognitive, social, or physical disability. At Camp Inclusion, campers participate in many group games and sports such as soccer, kickball, and handball. Campers also participate in art s & crafts activities such as tie-dye and painting, as well as developmentally appropriate board games. Games are age appropriate and adapted for all needs. Camp Inclusion is run primarily by high school and college age students with a desire to study special education. This creates an unmatched social environment that allows students to be themselves and create bonds between other campers and counselors while in a safe, structured environment.

Center For Communication and Learning, LLC www.ccl-md.com CCL is an established speech - language private practice located in Rockville, Md. We offer a wide range of services that will enable your child to reach his/her full potential and become successful communicators at home, in school and in the community. Our Be Social Kids programs focus on helping children understand the why behind social skills. In addition to our school year groups, we offer a summer program in conjunction with Fitness For Health.

CCL offers PEERS, an evidenced-based social skills intervention for adolescents with social challenges. CCL is currently providing in-person and virtual services. We look forward to connecting with you!

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating www.crabsailing.org

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating has been providing the thrill, freedom, and therapeutic value of learning to sail on Chesapeake Bay for the past 30 years. Thousands of guests with disabilities have received expert instruction from trained CRAB volunteer Skippers and Crew on its fleet of Beneteau First 22A's (Adaptive). New COVID-19 operating procedures for guests and volunteers have been implemented to ensure a safe and enjoyable sailing experience. CRAB provides exclusive Group Sails for nonprofits serving the disabled community and Family Sails for any family with a disabled member.

Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding www.chtr.org

Our mission is to provide equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with physical, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life.

Our EAAT program continues to support and meet the high standards set by PATH International, the national organization for equine therapy programs. Our program has served the Montgomery County community, Frederick County community, and the greater Washington, DC area for over 22 years and continues to have a beneficial impact on the lives of more than 200 people annually. The people who come to Circle of Hope represent all ages & backgrounds. The majority of our participants are between the ages of 3 and 21, some are in their 70’s. Most participants have varying degrees of cognitive, physical, behavioral, psychological or sensory disabilities.

College Living Experience (CLE) www.experiencecle.com

College Living Experience provides individualized wrap-around supports and services to college-aged students with a variety of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, NVLD, ADHD/Executive Function challenges, learning disabilities, and other exceptionalities, in the areas of academics, social skills, independent living skills, and career development.

Students live in apartments with support from CLE staff and can take college classes at a variety of educational options near each center or pursue a career. CLE has 7 locations nationwide, including: Washington, DC; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Monterey, CA; Costa Mesa, CA; and our newest center in Nashville, TN.

Continuum Behavioral Health www.behavioralhealthservices.net

Here at Continuum Behavioral Health we provide services in the home, school, clinic and community settings. We work with a variety of individuals with learning differences and behavior related disorders. Please ask us about our Telehealth and on-line services.

CURA PERSONALIS PROJECT, INC. www.thecpproject.com Cura Personalis Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Montgomery County, MD which provides pre-vocational/vocational training and meaningful day programming to young adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities.

Disability Rights Maryland www.disabilityrightsmd.org We provide free legal services to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless. DRM’s current areas of focus include access to housing, special education, health and mental health care, transportation, juvenile justice, employment, voting, and community-based services; preventing, abuse, neglect, discrimination and other rights violations; outreach and education to empower individuals and communities, increase awareness, and support self-advocacy; and other strategies to remove barriers to equal opportunity and promote full inclusion of people with disabilities into the everyday life of our communities.

Easterseals Camp Fairlee www.CampFairlee.com Easterseals Camp Fairlee is a traditional, residential summer camp for children and adults with all types of disABILITIES providing accessible recreation and family respite to Maryland families since 1954. Sessions in 2021 vary in length from 6 to 12 days. Health Center and nurses on site. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, rock wall, zip line, horseback riding, nature trails, swimming, arts / crafts and more! Totally rebuilt in 2015 with modern climate controlled facilities. Accredited by the American Camp Association.

Fitness for Health www.fitnessforhealth.org

Improving levels of self-confidence and self-esteem by combining state-of-the-art equipment with innovative, evidence-based approaches to exercise and therapy, Fitness for Health is the premier facility for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and therapeutic exercise in the DC area. We provide an exciting and safe environment where children can develop the motivation and confidence to learn new skills and take on new challenges that will serve them for the rest of their lives. Featured in O Magazine, Fox News, Bethesda Magazine, and The Today Show, Fitness for Health is helping children maximize their physical potential. We are open seven days a week.

Guiding Exceptional Parents, LLC www.guidingexceptionalparents.com

• Special Needs Care Navigation ~ Helping parents figure out what supports to put in place and helping them navigate medical, educational, and community-based systems to access those supports.

• Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) ~ Coaching parents of kids with social communication challenges and autism to teach their kids the skills that make relationships (and life!) work.

• Parent Coaching ~ Working with parents to brainstorm challenging situations and behavioral issues so they can put effective supports in place and teach their kids essential skills.

Imagination Stage www.imaginationstage.org

Imagination Stage has in-person and online summer camps for ages 3.5-18 in acting, musical theatre, dance, filmmaking, and live performance. With inclusion supports available to students with disabilities in the form of social stories, a professionally trained inclusion facilitator in the camp, and more - Imagination Stage is determined to provide an inclusive and accessible environment for all campers. Contact access@imaginationstage.org to work with our Access Team in ensuring the best possible camp experience for your student!

Integrated Living Opportunities www.ilonow.org

Integrated Living Opportunities (ILO) is a non-profit organization that creates communities to support adults with developmental delays and/or special needs (whom we call self-advocates). ILO’s long-term goal is to help self-advocates become more self-sufficient and to be able to live independently as members of the wider community. ILO helps develop networks of family and friends, as well as social and professional supports, that create the rich environment in which self-advocates can thrive. The communities assist and support self-advocates as they become ready to move out of their homes and make the transition to their own residences. ILO helps self-advocates acquire new skills, maintain the ones they have, and make connections in their neighborhoods so they are part of the community, not just passing through it. ILO is the only nonprofit organization in the greater Washington, DC region dedicated to helping families and adults with developmental delays and/or special needs prepare for and maintain independent living that is tailored to the needs of the self-advocate. Currently ILO serves 38 families with self-advocates, and 25 of those self-advocates already live independently. ILO facilitated their transitions into the wider community and continues to provide programs that support them.

Ivymount Endeavors ABA Services www.ivymountoutreach.org

Our programming for pre-school aged children through young adults provides supports for individuals and their families in home and community settings using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Services include assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors and comprehensive or focused in-home programs focusing on a wide variety of functional skills. We also offer an Early Childhood Clinic for children ages 2 to 5 years old.

Using evidence-based programming, we work collaboratively with families to increase communication, preschool readiness, self-care and play skills. We provide individualized, 1:1 ABA programming, as well as, structured peer play groups, integrated speech and language and OT services.

Ivymount Outreach Programs www.ivymountoutreach.org

Ivymount Outreach shares the expertise of Ivymount School and the Maddux School with the greater community. We offer services by highly trained staff to individuals, families and professionals. Our services include recreational, educational, and therapeutic programs, as well as, trainings and consultation across a variety of topics in the field of special education.

Ivymount School www.ivymountschool.org

Ivymount School serves students (ages 4-21) with multiple needs, including learning and intellectual disabilities, speech and language impairments, and autism spectrum disorder. Ivymount supports diploma-bound and certificate track students through nationally-recognized, innovative and evidence-based programs that integrate academic, social and pragmatic skills curricula in classrooms with low student/teacher ratios.

Celebrating our 60th year in 2020-21, Ivymount is a 6-time Reader’s Pick for Best Private School for Non-Traditional Learners (Bethesda Magazine 2021) and Best Special Needs School (Washington Family 2020).

Jacob's Promise

www.Jacobspromise.com Our promise is to facilitate family connections. Our success is measured by the relationships we create. Specializing in ABA therapy, we remove behavior barriers that impede authentic connections. Our proven process consists of conducting an assessment, providing one-to-one therapy, family training, and generalization and maintenance. We empower parents with strategies designed to assist children in reaching their maximum potential and highlight their natural gifts. Using a family-centered approach, parents take an active role in the treatment process, ultimately creating stronger relationships and harmony in the home.

JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR GROUP HOMES www.jfgh.org

The MOST Program is a one-year program of group activities and individual training to enable young adults with disabilities to develop skills for transitioning into community life.

Participants in the MOST Program focus on developing, improving, and/or maintaining skills in the areas of self-sufficiency, community engagement, and employment planning. MyPad Leasing Program is an opportunity for people with developmental disabilities to lease their own home. JFGH is offering below-market rent to eligible applicants to help make this a reality. Personalized supports are available as part of the program including but not limited to: independent living, communication, organization skills; and socialization opportunities.

Jill's House

www.jillshouse.org Jill's House is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides families raising kids with intellectual disabilities, ages 6-22, with short-term overnight respite care. While visiting our fully accessible facility in Vienna, VA for 24-48 hour stays or our traditional camp settings through our Weekend Adventures Program, kids enjoy fun activities tailored to their interests and abilities with the support of our exceptional staff and nurses. Meanwhile, their parents get a chance to rest and recharge. We offer care for the whole family through regularly scheduled typical sibling nights, parent support groups, and family retreats. Visit www.jillshouse.org for more information.

KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore www.keengreaterdc.org

KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore provides sports and recreational activities to children, teens, and young adults with significant developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to the participant or their family. Our mission to empower youth with disabilities by providing free, non-competitive one-to-one programs of exercise, fitness and fun, led by volunteer coaches.

Law For Parents, LLC www.lawforparents.com Law For Parents is a law firm that assists parents to navigate the education systems and effectuate their child's legal rights and protections. We provide parents with the perspective and experience of having worked in schools as well as having successfully represented hundreds of parents. We partner with families and school teams to find solutions that allow students to make progress and reach their potential.

Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, P.C. www.bkgpc.com Special education law firm providing legal consultation, representation, and advocacy for children with special needs and their families. For more than 23 years, the Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, P.C. has assisted thousands of clients in accessing a free, appropriate public education from area schools, ranging from full inclusion to private school or residential placements.

LCF Kids

www.lcfkids.com LCF Kids is a children’s gym that focuses on skills such as gross motor skills, fine motor skills, motor planning, dynamic and static balancing, visual-spatial awareness, tracking, kinesthetic awareness, proprioception, sensory processing disorder, social skills, adaptive sports skills, upper and lower body strength, cardiovascular endurance, sports fundamentals skills, physical education, coordination, mid-line, weight management, and camps. LCF Kids is a unified program that provides services to children of all ages and all developmental levels.

We provide your children with first-class early intervention therapeutic programs. We work with children with motor development challenges, both physical and cognitively; and also children who need to improve their athletic skills, physical fitness, and strength training. We service clients in northern VA and MD.

Levine Music

www.levinemusic.org The Music Therapy program at Levine Music offers assessments, individual music therapy sessions, group classes, and adapted music lessons for individuals with unique learning needs. We welcome individuals of all ages and abilities to any of our 5 campuses and virtual learning. Our services promote growth and development as well as creative expression through individualized music interventions. We offer year round programming, including summer programming.

Little Leaves www.littleleaves.org

Little Leaves, a division of FullBloom, is a center-based ABA program for young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder run in a preschool-like setting. It is designed for children up to age 6 who have been recommended for intensive ABA services. Each client works one-on-one with a trained behavior technician on individualized goals with a focus on social communication, social interactions, and school readiness skills. The company operates centers in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. Little Leaves is accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence.

Main Street

www.mainstreetconnect.org Main Street’s mission is to create dynamic opportunities through affordable, inclusive housing and community engagement so people of all abilities can live their best lives.

Located at 50 Monroe Place in Rockville, MD, Main Street’s apartment complex has 70 units; 75% of the units are affordable and 25% are designated for adults with special needs. The 10,000-square-foot community center on the ground floor offers social, educational, cultural and wellness opportunities for residents and for non-residents who join as members. We offer membership options for everyone and a rich array of virtual programming open to members across the U.S. Join us!

Maryland ABLE

www.marylandable.org Maryland ABLE is a savings and investment tool for people with disabilities, designed to help beneficiaries and their families pay for qualified disability expenses, save and invest in a tax-free account, and prepare for the future without losing federal or state means tested benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.

MANSEF

www.mansef.org MANSEF represents a range of 70 state-approved special education schools offering individualized educational interventions and supports to students with special needs. These schools, located across Maryland, provide high-quality services customized to meet each student’s unique academic essentials for learning. When students are referred by the Local School Systems based upon an IEP, it results in no cost for parents. For more information and a listing of our member schools visit the website at www.mansef.org or call 410-938-4413.

Maryland Relay www.mdrelay.org

Telecommunications Access of Maryland (TAM) is a division of Maryland Department of Disabilities and operates the Maryland Relay and Maryland Accessible Telecommunications programs. Maryland Relay is a free, public service for individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or speech-disabled that enables them to communicate using the telephone. The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program offers a wide variety of solutions and tools from amplified phones to Braille TTYs to tablets needed to independently make or receive phone calls. For more information or to schedule a webinar, please contact outreach coordinator, Tarita Turner! tarita.turner@maryland.gov 240-920-9594 (voice/text).

Melwood/Camp Accomplish www.melwood.org/recreation-programs

A key component to Melwood’s mission’s fulfillment is the support we provide to children, youth, and adults of all abilities through enriching recreational activities. The Melwood Recreation Center is a beautiful 108-acre facility located on the Nanjemoy Peninsula in rural Charles County, Maryland. With a diverse offering of lodge-style cabins, challenge courses, almost 10 miles of hiking trails, aquatic and equestrian facilities, and a variety of meeting spaces all set in a serene natural environment. It is a versatile location that can accommodate a wide range of events. The Melwood Recreation Center is located approximately one hour south of Washington, DC, and is a short, 12-mile drive west of La Plata, Maryland.

Throughout the year, the Melwood Recreation Center operates four core programs: Camp Accomplish, an inclusive camp for kids of all abilities; Access Adventures, an assisted travel program for adults with disabilities; the Equestrian Program, offering therapeutic and general horsemanship lessons and trail riding activities to riders of all ages and abilities; and the Retreat Center, customizable rentals and retreats to make any special event memorable.

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks

www.montgomeryparks.org/about/parks/accessibility/ M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks is committed to upholding the integrity of the ADA by delivering appropriate and reasonable inclusive services, modifications, and physical accessibility to ensure social equity and inclusion of all citizens. The Program Access office coordinates and manages reasonable modifications for individuals with disabilities to be successfully included in county-wide programs. Additionally, the Program Access office coordinates inclusive special events and works with Parks facility managers and event planners to keep accessibility in mind. Finally, Parks offers a variety of adaptive equipment available throughout the county for people to use at no additional cost.

MOCO MOVEMENT CENTER www.MOCOmc.com

Want to get your loved one participating in community activities with family and friends?

MOCO Movement Center’s therapists use evidence based research coupled with effective treatment strategies and specialize in helping children, adults and their families achieve their goals! Through Occupational, Physical and/or Speech therapy, our therapists take evidence based therapy out of our gym to where your child wants to be! From indoor rock climbing, bike riding, ice skating, or learning the fundamentals of sports, MOCO uses preferred activities to help develop skills for what they want to do and beyond! We also use what motivates each individual to help them learn every day living skills, social currency, confidence and most of all develop the skills to just have FUN!

NFP

www.nfp.com Parenting a child with special needs can be daunting. Michael’s inspiration to focus on special needs planning stems from his personal struggles in planning for his daughter, Danielle, who has autism. With Michael’s knowledge and involvement in the special need community, he brings a comprehensive network of specialists to assist individuals and families to navigate and manage the complexities of future care, government benefits, and financial needs that come with planning for a child with special needs.

Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds) www.xminds.org Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving education for autistic students by providing resources, information, and community to the families and educators who support them. xMinds maintains a website of resources on special education advocacy with specific information relating to Montgomery County schools. xMinds also hosts monthly speaker events that inform parents and educators about best practices for supporting autistic students. For parents, xMinds also provides individual education advocacy guidance, and for motivated educators xMinds provides grants to pay for trainings. xMinds aims to address educational needs for autistic students with all kinds of support needs.

Pathfinders for Autism www.pathfindersforautism.org

Established in 2000 by parents of children with autism, Pathfinders for Autism has since grown into Maryland’s largest autism organization. Pathfinders for Autism works to support and improve the lives of individuals affected by autism through expansive, individualized programming, and by providing resources, training, information and activities free of charge. The Pathfinders for Autism website is a critical link to the thousands of families and professionals we serve throughout Maryland. The site offers a searchable, online database of more than 2,200 providers along with informative articles and a calendar of autism-specific events.

Potomac Community Resources, Inc. www.pcr-inc.org

Potomac Community Resources, Inc. (PCR) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages and supports the full inclusion of persons with intellectual and developmental differences into all aspects of community life. PCR fulfills our mission by providing innovative, therapeutic, social, recreational, and respite care programs for teens and adults with developmental differences, including individuals with multiple disabilities and complex medical needs, and by fostering an inclusive community of people of all abilities. PCR’s dynamic programs are designed to encourage our members' personal growth, friendships, and healthy lifestyles, and to provide support to their family members and caregivers.

Project Search www.ivymount.org The Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through internships at up to 3 different worksite rotations. The goal of the program is employment readiness that culminates in individualized job development.

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities www.dcqualitytrust.org Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities is an independent, non-profit advocacy organization partnering with people of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families so they can succeed and thrive. We provide Personal Support Facilitation to assist people to plan and support a meaningful life with individualized supports provided by a professional on a fee-for-service basis. We offer free legal advocacy to qualifying MD residents to develop tools for health care decision-making. We match DC parents for meaningful connections offering resources, emotional support and solidarity from a parent who has travelled their path.

Red Wiggler Community Farm www.redwiggler.org

Founded in 1996, Red Wiggler was created to provide meaningful employment and healthy food for adults with developmental disabilities. Today, Red Wiggler is a sustainable farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food. Through our Service Learning and Education Programs, we host youth and adults with and without developmental disabilities for inclusive volunteer opportunities, tours, field trips, and workshops.

Renoxx Caregivers www.RenoxxCaregivers.com

We are Renoxx Caregivers, a licensed home and community-based provider in the state of Maryland. Our agency provides integrated support and services to individuals with special needs from childhood (including ABA therapy) through adolescence (including Autism Waiver services) and continues as they transition into adulthood (DDA services). We provide supreme quality of care and access to resources and programs to meet the unique needs of each and every individual and family we serve. Our primary goal is to Empower People with Disabilities for Independence.

SchoolTalk, Inc. www.schooltalkdc.org

SchoolTalk supports youth with disabilities and their peers to thrive in school and achieve fulfilling postsecondary outcomes by creating spaces that emphasize self-determination, community-building, and inclusion. Founded in 2008, SchoolTalk supports the DC education community in collaboratively addressing complex challenges and creating practical solutions for assisting youth of all abilities achieve success. SchoolTalk’s programs actively work to improve postsecondary outcomes for youth through both proactive initiatives such as youth leadership and mentoring, skill-building, and workforce development; and direct intervention to resolve issues in productive ways, such as mediation and restorative justice. SchoolTalk has three key program areas: Youth Leadership, Restorative Justice, and Secondary Transition. All members of the SchoolTalk community respect, honor and celebrate the broad range of human differences among us, while also embracing the commonalities we share, and are committed to providing each individual with the opportunity for their voice to be heard and to achieve their full potential as organizational goals are pursued. The overall objective of SchoolTalk’s diversity effort is to create an inclusive environment and socially reflective organization that represents, supports and celebrates diversity at all levels. Fifty percent of SchoolTalk staff have a disability.

SEEC www.seeconline.org SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live lives of their choosing. Our goal is to become a community of excellence that honors, respects and assists people with developmental disabilities as they direct their lives towards work, relationships, recreation, and personal development. Our role is to create supports for people to identify their hopes and dreams, and access the resources needed to achieve them. We aim to provide the highest caliber of community-based, person-directed services through ongoing learning and reflection, strategic planning, and investing in the professional development of our staff. Through our collaborative work with Maryland agencies and providers, we aim to affect policies and funding streams and expand staff development opportunities statewide.

SEEC’s operations are guided by a team of business and disability professionals and others who are key to successful services and effective nonprofit management. Our senior staff are sought-after presenters for webinars and conferences nationwide. Our volunteer Board of Directors monitors, directs, and approves operational and fiscal management.

Shared Horizons, Inc. www.shared-horizons.org

Shared Horizons is a nonprofit organization created to manage special needs trusts on behalf of people with disabilities residing in the capital region. Our mission is to help people with disabilities and their families access affordable Special Needs Trust options that protect their benefits while preserving their assets through our Self-funded and 3rd Party Special Needs Trust Services. We hold dear our organizational values to engage every person with: COMPASSION - Appreciating each person's perspective and lifestyle without judgment, with a genuine concern about their quality of life. INTEGRITY - Honesty, and reliability, striving to do what is right and humane. COMMITMENT - striving to find new and creative ways to provide quality services to our beneficiaries while dedicating 100% every day to achieve our vision.

Slush & Krust Productions www.slush-krust-productions.com

Plain and simple, we throw parties for neurodiverse/IDD tween and teens. Slush & Krust Productions is an entertainment business dedicated to hosting a series of combo theme parties (party and video game tournaments) throughout the year to provide our party-goers the opportunity to build connections through an authentic teen experience that supports their needs without restricting their individuality and uniqueness -- and we intend to have an awesome time in the process!

SPIRIT Club

www.spiritclub.com SPIRIT Club is a supportive virtual and in-person exercise platform. We work with individuals and organizations to help make sure that fitness is accessible to EVERYONE. Our dual-certified trainers are equipped to work with people of all abilities, and our multi-trainer model ensures our members can exercise safely and comfortably in a seated, standing, or progressed form. We offer classes and personal/partner training, either virtually or in-person (in select areas).

Try a Live or On-Demand class on us, or join today to take advantage of our Pay What You Can pricing model. We can't wait to train with you!

Sports Plus Group, Inc. www.playsportsplus.org

Sports Plus is a non profit organization that provides sports and social programs to participants ages 5-25 with autism and other developmental disabilities. Sports Plus has been able to create a virtual platform that reaches beyond the screen to engage our participants. We offer virtual programs such as multiple weekly exercise, bi-weekly socials for teens and young adults, a Saturday virtual program that offers exercise, games, art and science, interactive virtual field trips, and lots of socialization as well as a virtual summer camp program. In person programming will return when it becomes safe to do so.

Stepping Stones Therapy www.steppingstonestherapy.com

Stepping Stones Therapy is a pediatric private practice in Bethesda providing comprehensive Speech Language and Occupational Therapy Evaluations. We offer individual Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Social Skills Groups to children of all ages. We are able to address a wide range of issues including: • Expressive & Receptive Language Disorders • Articulation • Speech Motor planning disorders such as Apraxia of Speech • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Pragmatic (social) Language Disorders • Fine & Gross Motor Disorders • Disorders of Motor Planning • Handwriting Skills • Posture, muscle tone, balance, body movement • Visual-Spatial Skills • Sensory Integration Disorders • Attention, Arousal and Regulation Disorders

Summit Camp

www.summitcamp.com Summit provides summer camp, travel, weekenders, and ongoing independent living skills programs for young adults at our campus in Honesdale, PA. We have happily welcomed many Ivymount families over the years! Our campers need support developing their social, emotional, and behavioral skills to best function as independently and successfully in their communities as they grow. Our programs encourage friendship and social engagement.

Contact us any time to learn more!

Team Up For 1 Foundation www.teamupfor1.org

Connecting Children with Challenges to the Experience of Team Sports! Team Up For 1 (TU41) unites children with disabilities and/or chronic or life threatening illnesses with collegiate, high school and professional sports teams. Our kids and their families are introduced to the comradery of being part of a sports team through team activities and TU41 programs. (Kids sit on (or near) the bench during games, are in the pregame huddle, attend practices, team dinners, etc.) Participation costs are 100% paid by our foundation!

The Arc of Northern Virginia www.thearcofnovatrust.org

The Arc of Northern Virginia's Special Needs Trust program remains uniquely valuable to the beneficiaries we serve, aligning with our nonprofit mission. We promote, create and manage Special Needs Trusts for people with disabilities. We enable people with disabilities to derive the greatest possible benefit from family money, financial settlements, financial gifts, and other awards of money and assets, in addition to any public benefits and services to which they have entitlement.

The Benedictine School www.benschool.org

At The Benedictine School we believe each student’s greatest potential is achieved through a collaborative, holistic team approach building on the abilities, strengths, and interests of each child. Each student's unique needs are met with high staff to student ratios and a multidisciplinary approach using research-based methods and techniques implementing MSDE approved curriculum. We are certified by The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for our education program and The Department of Human Services (DHS) for our residential program, with some community group homes licensed by The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).

The Chesapeake Center

for ADHD, Learning and Behavioral Health www.chesapeakeadd.com The Chesapeake Center has dedicated 35+ years to treating those with ADHD, Learning Differences and their many co-existing conditions. We offer clinicians who are top specialists in their fields, providing individualized care across the lifespan. We use a solution-based treatment approach that focuses on strengths. Our founder, Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD, is an internationally recognized authority on ADHD and related conditions.

We offer psychiatry/medication management, therapy and parent coaching, comprehensive testing and assessment, and more. Give us a call to learn more about our center!

The HSC Pediatric Center Rockville Outpatient Center

www.hschealth.org/outpatientprograms

The HSC Outpatient Center (MoCo) The HSC Outpatient Center provides easy access to family-centered therapy and equipment support for children up to 21 years of age with complex medical conditions and disabilities. The center offers physical therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral health services, feeding and swallowing program, and assistive technology evaluation and training. The center is also home to an equipment clinic, which serves as a one-stop shop for children and their families. The HSC Outpatient Centers is an extension of The HSC Pediatric Center, a pediatric specialty hospital in the District of Columbia.

The HSC Outpatient Center 14995 Shady Grove Road, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850 T. 301-560-2285 www.hschealth.org/outpatientprograms

The HSC Pediatric Center's Kids in Action www.hschealth.com/kidsinaction The HSC Pediatric Center’s Kids in Action Community & Recreational Therapy Services is an adaptive sports and recreational program for children and young adults with complex health care needs and their families, providing athletic, social, and health-based activities while focusing on each child’s goals and strengths. Who are our Kids in Action All-Stars?

Children and young adults, ages 4 and older in the Washington metropolitan communities.

All abilities and diagnoses are welcome, as necessary adaptations are made so that everyone can participate. Membership is free.

E. kidsinaction@hschealth.org Follow us: FB + IG @HSCKidsinAction www.hschealth.com/kidsinaction

The League at Camp Greentop

www.leagueforpeople.org/camping-and-recreation Sending a child to camp is often a big step for parents. Sending someone with special needs is an even bigger step. At Camp Greentop, we take the responsibility of caring for your youth or adult participant very seriously and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing of all participants and staff, as well as encourages personal growth and independence. Our goal is to provide joyful, life-changing experiences in a safe environment and build meaningful relationships in the lives of youth and adults with disabilities. Since its inception in 1937, Camp Greentop has been meeting the needs of children and adults with physical, emotional, cognitive, and multiple disabilities, regardless of their ability level. Camp Greentop was specifically designed for people with special needs, and is one of the oldest residential camps of its kind in the country! Camp Greentop currently offers a variety of programming for campers ranging in age from seven to adulthood (you can never ageout!).

We currently provide programming for roughly 450 campers per year, with a majority of campers returning year after year.

The Maddux School www.madduxschool.org

The Maddux School is an early childhood general education program providing a small, supportive, transdisciplinary learning environment for competent Pre-K through Second Grade children who may need extra support during their first years of school. Challenging academics, integrated speech and occupational therapy, a unique social learning curriculum and innovative teaching strategies support individual learning styles. The mission of The Maddux School is to promote strong academic, communication and social foundations in a warm, nurturing setting.

The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health www.gottransition.org Got Transition is the federally funded national resource center on health care transition. Its aim is to improve transition from pediatric to adult health care through the use of evidence-driven strategies for health care professionals, youth, young adults, and their families.

The Washington Group Special Care Planning TeaM www.greaterwashington.massmutual.com The Washington Group Special Care Planning Team’s mission is to help make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, their caregivers, and other family members. Our knowledgeable and dedicated Special Care Planners, many of whom focus on this field because of close ties to Special Needs individuals in their own lives, assist families with developing valuable financial strategies, and creating strategic financial solutions that integrate with Government programs and other community supports. Through our network of organizations, professionals, and specialists, we can provide appropriate referrals to further assist families with their unique situations. We also help coordinate family education and communication.

Therapeutic & Learning Centers, P-LLC www.susandrich.com

Dr. Susan Rich is a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist with specialty in anxiety disorders as well as neurodevelopmental conditions (i.e., ADHD, high functioning autism, prenatal alcohol exposure, social communication disorder, executive functioning problems) in children, adolescents and young adults. Her home office-based practice affords an outdoor, natural setting for identifying strengths, evaluating challenges, and providing treatment for emotional regulation, sensory sensitivity, social connectedness (theory of mind development), and other neuropsychiatric issues. She uses integrative techniques as well as a range of traditional psychiatric methods for diagnosis and treatment with both in-person and telehealth options.

Toler Financial Group www.tolerfinancialgroup.com

Toler Financial Group brings you financial advice you can trust. We are a small, independent practice with a focus on sustainable investing and planning. We have experience with special needs planning and can coordinate with your attorney. Free consultations, schedule right on our website.

Upcounty Community Resources www.ucresources.org

Upcounty Community Resources, Inc. (UCR) is a private, non-profit organization that believes we are enriched by all persons in our community. We promote the full inclusion of persons with developmental and intellectual differences into every aspect of community life by offering social, vocational, respite, therapeutic and enrichment programs for all adults.

Empowering Adults with Developmental Differences! www.ucresources.org - admin@ucresources.org - 240-614-0444

Verbal Beginnings:Autism Applied Behavior Analysis www.verbalbeginnings.com Verbal Beginnings provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children ages 2-18 who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By utilizing the principles of ABA, Verbal Beginnings unlocks a child’s potential.

Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC www.wbma.cc Our practice is unique in its integration of traditional psychiatry and psychology, genetics, neuroscience, and individualized, whole-person care. We combine empathy, personalized support, and science. Our providers seek to accurately identify strengths, vulnerabilities, neurodiversity, and diagnoses. Our supports and treatments rely upon a thorough understanding of each individual’s medical and developmental history and identified needs. They may include the integration of medication, neuromodulation (TMS, eTNS, tDCS, and others), comprehensive psychological testing, a range of supportive psychotherapies, expressive arts therapies, coaching, psychiatric genetics and pharmacogenetics, personal and family-based care, diet and supplements, and adequate sleep and reasonable exercise.

We are inclusive and welcoming to all.

Weinfeld Education Group, LLC www.weinfeldeducationgroup.com

We are a child centered team of special education experts who work collaboratively with all involved professionals to design and review individualized plans, helping each child reach his or her unique potential. Our goal is to help you, as parents, navigate educational systems to obtain appropriate school services and placement options.

The COVID-19 crisis particularly impacts students with special needs. WEG is supporting students by working with parents to ensure their children can be successful with distance learning and as they return to school buildings. WEG can help parents work with their school teams to determine the compensatory services to which their child is entitled, as a result of this unprecedented interruption in their education.

Currently Serving: District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland (including Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Eastern Shore)

ZamDance

www.zamdance.com Zamdance is an engaging and structured environment where children and adults with special needs are able to express themselves freely through dance, while also being introduced to traditional dance steps from salsa and merengue to jazz and hip-hop. The experience benefits the whole persons’ body, mind, and spirit; and for many, fulfills a need that traditional therapies have not been able to meet. Zamdance is offering virtual and live classes Monday through Saturday.

We Give Them Wings to Soar!

Building Strong Foundations for Learning and Friendship

The Maddux School Pre-K through Second Grade

• Small Classes in Nurturing Environment

• Flexible, Differentiated Instruction (on-site and virtual) • Innovative Curriculum and Teaching Methods

- Targets social skills, academic success and self-esteem

• Integrated Support for Different Learning Styles

11614 Seven Locks Road Rockville, MD

301-469-0223 www.madduxschool.org

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Ivymount Outreach shares the expertise of Ivymount School and the Maddux School with the greater community by offering services by highly trained staff to individuals, families and professionals.

Endeavors ABA Services & Programs

Educational & Therapeutic Programs

Recreational Programs

Professional Services

High quality ABA services for individuals aged 2- young adult in clinic and home based settings.

Individual and group programs for students and families, lead by our expert teachers and therapists.

Includes speech therapy, occupational therapy, and tutoring.

After-school clubs and weekend group programs with an emphasis on FUN.

Individualized consultation services and trainings to organizations, agencies, schools and professionals using evidence-based practices.

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