Contact Information
4550 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 120
Lanham, MD 20706
Telephone: (301)429-9300
FAX: (301)429-9257
E-mail:
Services Offered:
Resource Coordination
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, Mental retardation, Mental Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Behavioral Problems, Epilepsy/Seizure disorder, Head Injury, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Chemical Dependency, Cystic Fibrosis, other Neurological Impairment, and other undetermined disabilities.
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 1550
Ages Served: All Ages
Home Region of DDA: Southern
Counties Served: Prince George's County.
Year Established: 2003
Mission Statement
Resource Connections... Building Partnerships and Connections for the Life You Choose.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. is a private non-profit agency funded by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Developmental Disabilities Administration, to provide resource coordination services to approximately 1,500 individuals with developmental Disabilities and their families. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. supports individuals' efforts to explore possibilities to become as included in community life and activities as they desire. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. values getting to know the people it supports and those important to them, working in partnership to build community connections, and creating opportunities which lead to outcomes that are important to the individual. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc.'s mission: Resource Connections...Building Partnerships and Connections for the Life You Choose expresses the value system and philosophy which underpins all its work. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. also conducts eligibility interviews assisting individuals applying for services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. serves Prince George's County Residents and provide information and referral services.
Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me" Survey Results.
Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. incorporates key findings of the Project into its staff training curriculum. This compliments its emphasis on "self-determination". A Regional Coordinator/Self-Advocate and an Interviewer from the Ask Me Project served as trainers at its initial resource coordinator orientation. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. continues to work in partnership with the Project to remain focused upon quality of life issues as defined by individuals with disabilities.
The "Ask Me" Survey Results is available for the general public
Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations
Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc.'s "Continuous Quality Assurance" Committee monitors and makes recommendations as to mission related outcomes, consumer satisfaction related outcomes, its organizational structure, and regulations compliance. Emphasis is placed upon "Values, Outcomes, and Fundamental Rights" and self-Determination as it relates to the Individual Planning Process. The commmitteeis comprised of self-advocates, family members, provider and community representatives, and staff.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. helps people develop a sense of community through "person-centered planning" so that they can make choices. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. then advocates to ensure that individuals receive the necessary supports to make meaningful connections in their communities.
Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc. also facilitates a "Steering Committee" comprised primarily of individuals receiving services. The members of this committee support one another in an effort to achieve the freedom and authority to plan their lives and to participate in and contribute to their communities. The members also share their learning experiences with friends and peers.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
Referrals are received primarily through the Developmental Disabilities Administration though Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc assists with the eligibility process. Resource Connection of Prince George's County, Inc also provides information and referral services to the general public.
Special Considerations/Comments: N/A
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration of the Maryland Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene
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