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Deaf / Hard of Hearing Support Services |
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| American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) | |
| 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 121 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3803 E-mail: AADB-Info@aadb.org |
301-495-4403 (V) 301-495-4402 (TTY) 301-495-4404 (FAX) |
| National consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters. Provide information, referral and technical assistance on topics related to deaf-blindness. | |
| Deaf Abused Women's Network (DAWN) | |
| 1050 17th Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 E-mail: info15@deafdawn.org E-mail: advocate@deafdawn.org |
202-861-0258 (TTY) 1-866-290-3296 (Toll Free TTY 24 Hour Hotline) 202-466-3226 (FAX) Videophone IP: 66.208.42.130 (By Appointment Only) |
| DAWN is a non-profit organization that addresses domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community. | |
| Labels for Literacy Program | |
| E-mail: info@labelsforliteracy.org | 1-866-325-2235 (Toll Free) |
| Program designed to place more Braille on mainstream products in order to increase the usage and understanding of Braille. The program will also bring equality of access to brand and product information for the blind and visually impaired consumers. The program will accomplish this by producing sheets of self-stick labels that identify common brands and products in large print and in Braille. These labels will then be distributed to blind and visually impaired consumers nationwide at no cost to them. | |
| Maryland School for the Blind | |
| 3501 Taylor Avenue Baltimore, MD 21236 E-mail: info@mdschblind.org |
410-444-5000 (V) 410-319-5700 (FAX) |
| Provide a traditional classroom education, including math, reading and science, in addition to a wide range of services, including: Braille and low vision instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, therapeutic recreation, residential services, career education, health services, psychology, social work, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, outreach and transition and infant/toddler services. | |
| Maryland School for the Deaf | |
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Frederick Campus Columbia Campus |
301-360-2000 (V) 301-360-2001 (TTY) 301-360-1401 (FAX) |
| Maryland School for the Deaf utilizes a general education curriculum as well as the voluntary state curriculum. Students thrive in an accessible world where staff members provide not only instruction but meaningful interaction. The language-enriched environment is a catalyst for developing academic and social skills as students are immersed in educational, developmental, and extra-curricular activities. | |
| Metro Washington Association of the Deaf-Blind | |
| Non-TTY users can call Voice Phone Relay Service and tell the communications assistant to dial non-voice phone number: | |
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Virginia: |
1-800-828-1140 (Toll Free) or 711 (MD Relay) 202-855-1000 (V) or 711 (MD Relay) 1-800-735-2258 (Toll Free) or 711 (MD Relay) |
| For more information or if you are interested in learning more about MWADB, please contact President Betsy M. Wohl: 202-484-9022 (TTY) or e-mail bmwohl@juno.com or contact Vice President Laura Engler: 301-774-7415 (TTY) or e-mail lengler@juno.com | |
| MWADB is a social organization of people who are deaf-blind and their friends. Members meet monthly and are entitled to receive quarterly newsletters, the latest e-news, and discount rates for social gatherings. | |
| National Federation of the Blind of Maryland | |
| 603 South Milton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 E-mail: mgosse@nfb.org |
410-558-0922 (V) |
| Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind. Non-profit made up of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Local chapters and divisions and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. | |
| White Cane '& More' Store | |
| Burt Levy, Proprietor 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite #302 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3658 E-mail: info@whitecaneandmore.com |
301-589-0866 (V) 301-589-0885 (FAX) |
| Vision aids, tools, and technology. Resources and devices for greater independence. Offer private sessions in the office or you can request a home visit for a demonstration of a specific aid or appliance. | |
| Words+ | |
| Corporate Headquarters 42505 10th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534-7059 E-mail: info@words-plus.com |
661-723-6523 (V) 1-800-869-8521 (Toll Free) 661-723-2114 (FAX) |
| Produces computer software and specialized hardware for use by persons with disabilities. Technology leader in designing and developing augmentative communication and alternative communication devices for persons who cannot speak due to physical disabilities. | |
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