Harford County Office
4513 Philadelphia Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(p):410-879-6785 (f):410-893-3909
Cecil County Office
106 East Main Street, Suite 107
Elkton, MD 21921
(p):410-620-3450 (f):410-620-3453
Kent County Office
116A Lynchburg Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
(p)/(f): 443-282-0085
4513 Philadelphia Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(p):410-879-6785 (f):410-893-3909
Cecil County Office
106 East Main Street, Suite 107
Elkton, MD 21921
(p):410-620-3450 (f):410-620-3453
Kent County Office
116A Lynchburg Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
(p)/(f): 443-282-0085
Once you have met Stephen Nytrai, you will never forget him. Stephen has been serving as a youth advisor on the Governor's Youth Council since January 2007. He has been actively involved in the planning of the Governor's Youth Council Bill of Rights to support the passing of Senate Bill 1, which is a bill stating that future governors cannot abolish or change the group. In addition, Stephen participates on a Sub-Work Group of the Ready By 21 Committee focusing on education. Most importantly, he is a voice for youth who cannot "speak" for themselves and who are often overlooked when programs or services are being planned. One more thing, did we happen to mention that Stephen is an individual with multiple disabilities? When Stephen was born, his family was told that he would not be able to walk, talk, or make strides in learning. Stephen has overcome all of that and so much more. Way to go Stephen!
Family Support Services
- Family Services is designed to provide individual supports to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
- Any Harford, Cecil, or Kent County family having a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability, from birth through the age of 21, is eligible for services.
- A wide range of services is provided based on the specific needs of each family. An example of services could include advocacy in educational and health needs, parent education and training, resource information and referral, and other individualized services as identified by the family.
- In Family Support we strive to offer assistance in meeting everyday needs, support that is often crucial in avoiding family crises that can become costly, both emotionally and economically. For more information on services, please call 410-836-7177 and ask for Family Support Services.
DDA Request For Service Change
Click Here for information for families and individuals on the DDA Waiting List. This information was prepared by The Arc of Maryland and MDLC and approved by DDA.
Information for Families
LENDING LIBRARYCOME CHECK US OUT!!!
Looking for information? LOOK THIS WAY! The Family Services team members have years of research and information available at your finger tips. Please feel free to check out books and videos on topics such as; Autism, Wrights Law and Special Education Rights and Wrongs. For a complete listing of our resources or to borrow one contact your Family Services Coordinator or Social Worker.
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Parent Transition Guide...Come check it out!
Walking The Bridge from School to The Adult World: A Transition Guide for Parents, is a planning tool to assist parents and their teen with developmental disabilities to prepare for adult life upon exiting school. This guide will be offered to families within Harford and Cecil County Public schools beginning in Fall of 2008 and is currently available on our agency website. As a result of this project we continue to work with our many partners, such as Harford and Cecil County Public Schools and Governments, to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
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Educational Resources
Educational links- Harford County Public School
- Cecil County Public School
- Kent County Public School
- Harford County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee contact Rhonda Creecy at rcreecy@iglide.net
- Cecil County Special Education Advisory Committee contact Chris Moran at CECIL-SECAC@yahoogroups.com
- Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC)
- Maryland Coalition on Inclusive Education (MCIE)
- Parents Place of Maryland
- Maryland State Department of Education
- Wrights Law
- Maryland Learning Links