Other Resources for Pediatric Adaptive Equipment :
Medicaid/Medical Assistance Overview: A resource for applying for Maryland Medicaid
Maryland Department of Health Children and Youth with Special Needs Resource Locator
infoMONTGOMERY: gives detailed information about health, education and human service resources throughout Montgomery County, MD.
Low Intensity Support Services (LISS): The Low Intensity Support Services program (LISS) is low level funding designed to improve an individual or family’s quality of life, increase or maintain independence, and participate in their communities. The LISS program uses an automated system called the Random Selection Process to select individuals who may be eligible for funding, granting up to $2000 for services and items to address their needs.
LISS Random Selection one-page application (see attachment) will be accepted beginning July 1, 2016 until July 31, 2016 for round 1 funding. These requests will be randomly selected and the LISS providers will begin contacting families who are selected for additional information in September 2016. Applications received after July 31, 2016 will be held for round 2 selection.
Applications are accepted only by mail or hand delivery, at one of the following locations:
Maryland Community Connection 4401 Nicole Drive Lanham, Maryland 20706 1-877-622-6688 ● Serves Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s counties.
Penn Mar Human Services 310 Old Freeland Road Freeland, Maryland 21053 1-877-282-8202 ● Serves Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington counties.
United Needs and Abilities 688 East Main Street Salisbury, Maryland 21804 1-800-776-5694 ● Serves Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.
For more information about the LISS program please visit Maryland Community Connection’s website: www.marylandcommunityconnection.org.
Click here for LISS FORM
Maryland Technology Assistance Program: low interest loans for a van modification, home modifications, augmentative communication devices and more.
The Laney Jaymes Foundation: a non-profit that will help pay for adaptive equipment through an application process. Website: www.laneyjaymes.org
The Angel Fund: a non-profit organization raising funds for scholarships, therapy, camp and respite services.
The Eric Fund: Provides devices to people with disabilities. Application on their website at: http://www.ericfund.org/apply/
The Little Beluga: sharing assistive technology ideas
AbilityList: a website where people all across the country can find your resource in a single search - and you can find theirs.
Independence Now, Inc.: Statewode Portable Ramp Access Project, Home and Vehicle Modifications and Assistive Technology. Call Trish Foley at 240-898-2181 for more information
Recalled Equipment by the FDA - check here to see if any adaptive equipment has been recalled.
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Resources for Organizations That Have Adult Equipment:
The ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter
FREE- Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment
DC SHARES- District of Columbia Disability Equipment and Recycling Program.
FREE- Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment
DC SHARES- District of Columbia Disability Equipment and Recycling Program.
