Community Agencies and Services
This section contains information about a variety of community resources that help people connect to their communities and do not rely on funding from the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).
You may find these resources useful as you look for services. In addition, many other helpful resources are listed in the Service Coordination Resource Guide to Services for People with Developmental Disabilities: Baltimore City - County Edition
Baltimore County Housing Voucher Program http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/socserv/financialassistance/ dsssec8.html
Information about "Section 8" Housing Assistance.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Subsidized Apartment Search
(410) 962-2520
http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?state=MD%2CMaryland
Search by county or zip code.
For more information, click on Service Coordination’s Housing Fact Sheet
Recreation/Leisure
For more information, click on Service Coordination’s Recreation and Leisure Fact Sheet.
Transportation
Baltimore County Ride
410-887-2080
http://www.co.ba.md.us/Agencies/aging/transportationandtravel/countyride.html
Specialized transportation for people with disabilities to medical appointments and other trips.
Mobility/Paratransit Program
410-767-4347
http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/mobility/whatismobility/
Transportation service for people with disabilities who are unable to use fixed-route public transportation.
People with Disabilities Fare Program
410-539-5000, 866-RIDE-MTA
http://www.mtamaryland.com/fares/specialprograms/pwd.cfm
Reduced fare information.
Taxi Access
410-664-2030
http://www.taxiaccess.org/
Information about the Taxi Access Program.