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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Department of Health And Mental Hygiene  

 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION
  Michael S. Chapman, Executive Director

Athelas Institute, Inc.

Contact Information

9104 Red Branch Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Telephone: (410)964-1241
Fax: (410)964-3140
E-mail:
Web Address: http://www.athelasinst.org

Services Offered:

Residential Services, Supported Employment, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Individual Support Services, Day Habilitation Program, Transportation, Behavioral Support Services, Respite Care and Community Support Living Arrangements.

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, intellectual disability, Mental Disorder, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Orthopedic Impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, other neurological impairments and other undetermined disabilities

Ages Served: 21 and above

Home Region of DDA: Central

Counties Served: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County

Year Established: 1976

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Mission Statement

To provide a variety of quality educational, rehabilitative, residential, employment, and individual support options for individuals with developmental disabilities within a supportive milieu utilizing natural supports to maximize opportunities for individual growth.

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

After being approved for Developmental Disabilities Administration's funding, contact Diana LaSov to arrange for a tour of the programs desired. Be prepared to provide a current IP, a psychological assessment, a medical assessment and other pertinent information. An in-house evaluation completes the application process.

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