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Advocacy

1331 F Street Northwest, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004

Advises government agencies and advocates for ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities and ensure they have equal opportunities in all aspects of life.

Advocacy

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- Makes recommendations on policies, practices, and procedures

Advocacy

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Offers education on the rights and responsibilities of guide dog handlers and users.

Advocacy and Information

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  • Promotes legislation related to equal employment and recreation opportunities
  • Provides access to guide dog training programs throughout the world 
  • Hosts seminars allowing active or prospective guide dog users to discuss concerns

Advocacy

660 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Represents the interests of America’s counties, serving as a voice in federal policy-making and part of our nation’s intergovernmental system.

Advocacy, Helplines and Information

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- Membership based for county elected and professional officials
- Advances county priorities and promotes policies, leadership skills, and networking to optimize resources, improve services, and enhance public understanding of county government

Commission for Women

15 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014

Provides information, education, and advocacy services related to topics that affect women.

Advocacy

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- Helps connect people to local area services
- Hosts workshops and fairs to teach about different topics
- Looks at problems that affect women and suggests ways to make things better
- Supports changes in public policy that improve the status of women

Family Advocacy

6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1400, Baltimore, MD 21202

Provides legal advocacy services.

Advocacy, Legal Services

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- Works with lawyers, social workers, and parent advocates
- Targets parents who have minimal or no prior involvement with Child Protection Services (CPS) but who are at risk of losing their children
- Provides mental health resources
- Provides supplies for newborns

Advocacy

31516 Winterplace Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21804

Helps individuals with disabilities protect their rights and obtain necessary resources.

Disability Rights Groups

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  • Works towards advancing civil rights and equal access on the local, state, and federal levels