Support Services
The following are organizations available as resources for families of the disabled.
The Arc of the United States is a grassroots organization providing info on family support, future planning, residential options and other topics crucial to parents of kids with mental disabilities.
Phone: 817-261-6003
www.TheArc.org
Social Security Administration offers info on Supplemental Security Income, disability and related benefits.
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Health Care Financing Administration offers info on Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care.
Phone: 1-800-638-6833
www.hcfa.gov
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers info on fair housing and rental assistance.
Phone: 1-800-343-3442
www.hud.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a catalog on Federal Domestic Assistance as well as publications on disability-related subjects.
www.dhhs.gov
U.S. Government Printing Office offers low-cost publications.
Phone: 202-512-1800
www.access.gpo.gov
For help with your family's long term financial planning, consult the following organizations:
Institute of Certified Financial Planners
Phone: 1-800--282-7526
www.icfp.org
International Association for Financial Planning
Phone: 1-888-806-7526
www.planningpaysoff.org
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
Phone: 1-888-333-6659
www.napfa.org
Maryland General Assembly
mlis.state.md.us
The Peoples Law Library of MD
www.peoples-law.com
Maryland State Department of Education
www.msde.state.md.us
The U.S. Department of Education Web Site
www.ed.gov
