Disabilityrightsmd.org Website Review

(Formerly Maryland Disability Law Center) Empowerment. Integration. Equality. Help Advance Our Mission (Formerly Maryland Disability Law Center) DRM creates an integrated and just society by advancing the legal rights of people with disabilities. Our scope of work reflects the disability community’s advocacy priorities, funding restrictions, and strategic efforts to maximize our impact within resource limits. DRM as*ists students with all types of disabilities from birth – age 21 in K-12 special education matters, with an emphasis on placement in the least restrictive environment; appropriate as*essments, educational and behavioral plans, services and supports; access to DRM provides information, advice, training and legal representation to help individuals with disabilities access and remain in public or subsidized housing, and obtain reasonable accommodations or modifications to allow them to live meaningful, integrated lives in their communities. DRM’s current focus is on Baltimore … DRM monitors psychiatric facilities and advocates to prevent and address abuse, neglect, coercive practices, and barriers to discharge in ad*lt mental health facilities and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) for children. DRM also advocates for systemic reforms and DRM advises and represents individuals, and advocates for better policies for people with developmental disabilities. Individual cases prioritize leaving or avoiding institutions, eligibility for services, and serious rights violations. Policy issues address improving the quality of and access to home and community based services. … DRM provides information, advice, training, and limited legal as*istance on matters related to eligibility and rider rights to individuals with disabilities who need access to Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Mobility paratransit services becausethey cannot DRM provides voter information, registration and advocacy to remove barriers, ensure accessibility, and promote full participation of