Contact Information

10501 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20903
Telephone: (301)439-4330
TTY: (301)439-5366
FAX: (301)439-8117
E-mail:
Web Address: www.chicenters.org

Other Office Locations:
9426 Stewartown Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Services Offered

Supported Employment, Day Habilitation Program, Residential, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangement, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Summer Programs/Camps and Vacations, Transportation

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 1000

Ages Served: 18+

Home Region of DDA: Southern

Counties Served: Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County.

Year Established: N/A

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Mission Statement

All Individuals must be given the opportunity to develop their abilities, to make choices, and to participate in community life. The individuals with disabilities CHI serves have the right to support, experiences and environment necessary to foster their abilities.

It is the mission of CHI Centers to join with others to create the conditions that allow all persons with disabilities to have opportunities to participate in community life; to have choices in the pursuit of personal growth; to maintain positive relationships with family, friends and neighbors; and to be afforded respect and dignity.

Unique or Distinctive Qualities

CHI Centers serves all individuals with developmental disabilities and does not serve just one type of disability. CHI Centers serves individuals with mild to severe disabilities, especially those individuals with challenging medical and behavioral issues in day programs.

Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.

The agency has used the results of the Ask Me survey in its annual quality assurance and management report and works with its program participants in improving the quality of its services based on the results of the Ask Me survey.

The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public.

Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations.

CHI centers programs and services are accredited by CARF. The Agency also has internal quality assurance teams that visit agency programs on a quarterly basis. The agency also has assigned a resource manager to each of its program participants.

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

The agency recently was awarded a grant to register individuals with developmental disabilities to vote. The has involved in program participants in becoming members of civic and community organizations. The agency sponsors small group activities during the week and after work to support community activities.

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

Show eligibility with Developmental Disabilities Administration and complete an agency application.

Special Considerations/Comments: N/A

Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Fund Raising, Montgomery County Government, Sales of Service, Program Service Fees

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