Featured Programs & Publications

Autism-Friendly and Sensory-Friendly: Expanding Community Access County Council report examines how businesses can become more Autism/sensory-friendly and explores what an Autism/sensory-friendly designation program might look like in Montgomery County More Information	Montgomery County Community Support Network for People with Disabilities Provides services that enable individuals to remain in their home or in the least restrictive environment and provides general support, guidance, and assistance to clients with developmental disabilities and their families. More Information	Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities The Commission advises the County government on the coordination and development of policies for people with disabilities and advises the County Executive and the County Council on the needs and concerns of the County's residents who have psychiatric, developmental, physical or sensory disabilities. More Information
Disability Network Directory The Disability Network Directory is a directory of provider agencies, businesses and advocacy organizations that offer local, state and national resources for people with disabilities. More Information	Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities & Adults 50+ A comprehensive listing of public, private and non-profit transportation in the Washington Metropolitan Region, State of Maryland and beyond. Includes information for people with disabilities and adults 50+. This guide was compiled to assist County residents to better coordinate their transportation needs. More Information	Transportation Options for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Brochure from Montgomery County Department of Transportation provides information on free and discounted rides, Call-n-Ride, Escorted Transportation, Volunteer Transportation, Transportation for Recreation, Metro Access, and Abilities Ride. More Information
Transportation Services Montgomery County Department of Transportation services for persons with disabilities and older adults. More Information	MetroAccess MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door service for people who generally cannot use public transportation due to a disability. More Information	Health and Human Services Disability Services from Health and Human Services: such as support services for children and adults, financial assistance, health and mental health, caregiver supports, and more. More Information
Accessibility & Inclusion at Public Libraries MCPL offers a large selection of large print books, audiobooks, children's Braille books, assistive technology, and more. More Information	Public Housing Communities HOC has 555 public housing units located in 3 buildings designated for persons with disabilities and elderly residents. Applicants to these buildings must come through the HOC public housing waiting list. More Information	Design for Life Tax Incentive Program The Design for Life Tax Incentive Program encourages development of housing options that accommodate a wider range of accessibility needs. This program helps County residents remain in their homes as physical needs change. It encourages construction of housing that meets diverse accessibility needs for occupants and visitors. More Information

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