Contact Information

688 East Main Street
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
Telephone: (410)543-0665
TTY: (410)543-0665
FAX: (410)543-0432
E-mail:
Web Address: http://www.eaes.org

Other Office Locations:
8133 Elliott Rd.,
Easton, MD 21601

Carriage House
205 East Main St.,
Elkton, MD 21921

Services Offered

Supported Employment, Residential, Individual Family Care, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Respite Care, Summer Programs/Camps and Vacations, Community Supported Living Arrangements.

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Mental Retardation, Orthopedic Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Behavioral Problems, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Muscular Dystrophy, and other Neurological Impairment.

Number of Individuals Currently Served: Approximately 500 in FY 05

Ages Served: All

Home Region of DDA: Eastern

Counties Served: Cecil County, Caroline County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Wicomico County, Worcester County.

Year Established: 1981

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Mission Statement

Provide a local, non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and control of epilepsy, and, when appropriate, serve persons with other developmental disabilities.

Unique or Distinctive Qualities

EAES is the only non-profit on the nine county, MD Eastern Shore which specifically serves people with epilepsy. Many of EAES's programs are aimed directly at this population (e.g. kids on the Block, the ID Braccelet Program, the Costanzo Fund, Scholarships, etc.,)

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

EAES has primarily used the data to encourage as much community integration as possible. The EAES Board of Directors is extremely interested in providing a wide array of recreational and social outings/experiences.

The 2005 "Ask Me" Survey Results is available for the general public.

Discuss your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations

The EAES approved QA Plan focuses on compliance with incident reporting, new hiring and orientation procedures for staff, a survey aimed at individuals and their families pertaining to the appropriateness and satisfaction of its services, and strict adherence to medication certification for its staff.

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

The EAES Volunteer Board of Directors (governing body) has 17 members of which 3 are primarily consumers and 4 are secondary members. As stated previously, EAES staff attempt to immerse its consumers in a variety of wholesome activities and experiences in its community.

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

All DDA-Funded consumers/families must be referred by the Eastern Shore resource coordination system. Individuals/families related to the specific epilepsy services may call, write, or walk-in for entry into EAES's programs. EAES also have a website and a toll free number for communication purposes.

Special Considerations: None.

Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Division Of Rehabilitation Services, EFCR, united appeal campaigns, special events

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