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Safe Start Baby, Inc.
We handle even the most challenging babyproofing and childproofing problems. Baby gates, latches, door locks and window guards are just a few of the products available. Serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
www.safestartbaby.com ,
info@safestartbaby.com,
888-240-7233.
Adventure Theatre MTC Autism/Sensory-Friendly Performances
Adventure Theatre MTC's main stage lights are turned up and the sound turned down in shows specifically altered for children on the autism spectrum.
adventuretheatre-mtc.org ,
7300 MacArthur Blvd.,
Glen Echo,
MD,
301-634-2270.
Alex's Art Loft
Visit alexartloft.org for individualized art classes for teens & adults with disabilities, instructional videos, products for sale and more.
alexartloft.org ,
BlackRock Center for the Arts
We are committed to making our facilities accessible to all our patrons. We offer wheelchair access, and upon request, sign language interpreters and assistive listening devices.
www.blackrockcenter.org ,
12901 Town Commons Dr.,
Germantown,
MD,
240-912-1058.
TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil
Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Wheelchair-accessible seating and usher assistance offered for each show.
cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/tickets/washington.aspx ,
The Plateau,
National Harbor,
Fort Washington,
MD,
800-450-1480.
CityDance
CityDance Ensemble performances at The Music Center at Strathmore are wheelchair accessible and offer ASL-interpreted, cued speech transliteration and audio-described performances, assistive listening devices and large-print programs.
www.strathmore.org ,
5301 Tuckerman Lane,
North Bethesda,
MD,
301-581-5100.
CREATE Arts Center
We include children with mild disabilities who can integrate into a typical classroom setting. We work individually and in small groups with autistic children and their families.
www.createartscenter.org ,
Silver Spring,
MD,
301-588-2787.
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
The DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative provides equitable access to quality arts and humanities education for all DC public and charter public school students for the growth of the whole child.
www.dccollaborative.org ,
info@dccollaborative.org,
1835 14th Street, NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-204-7750.
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre offers audio-described and sign-interpreted performances as well as accessible seating in both the rear orchestra and the balcony sections.
www.fords.org ,
511 10th St., NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-347-4833.
Hippodrome Theatre
Assistive Listening headsets and wheelchair accommodations for all shows--call two weeks prior to arrange. Sign interpreted performances and Live Audio Description for designated shows.
baltimore.broadway.com ,
12 N. Eutaw St.,
Baltimore,
MD,
410-547-SEAT.
How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular
This summer, experience the magic of fire-breathing dragons that soar through arena skies. Verizon Center offers accessible restrooms, lowered service counters and accesible seating in an integrated setting.
DreamWorksDragonsLive.com ,
Verizon Center,
601 F St. NW,
Washington,
DC,
800-745-3000.
Imagination Stage
Imagination Stage provides theater art classes for young people of all abilities in a welcoming environment with both inclusive and peer-group settings. Fall, winter/spring and summer sessions.
Diane Nutting, Director of Access and Inclusion, dnutting@imaginationstage.org.
www.imaginationstage.org ,
4908 Auburn Ave.,
Bethesda,
MD,
301-280-1637.
Kids Euro Festival
Day for Families with Special Needs Children
A full day of activities for children with special needs and their families: art workshops, Latvian short movies, performances from Romania, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Organized in collaboration with KEEN.
Saturday, October 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. La Maison Francaise.
www.kidseurofestival.org ,
The Kreeger Museum
The main floor of the museum, the Sculpture Terrace and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Call to reserve a wheelchair of if you have any concerns or special needs.
kreegermuseum.org ,
2401 Foxhall Rd. NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-338-3552.
Little Steps Music
A research-based curriculum develops music skills, creativity, self-expression and confidence while also supporting social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Locations throughout Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
littlestepsmusic.com ,
703-536-4706.
Maryland Youth Ballet
Maryland Youth Ballet offers therapeutic dance instruction to dancers with physical disabilities through its "Music and Motion" classes. Experience the beauty of moving to music and the discipline of challenging oneself to achieve.
marylandyouthballet.org ,
926 Ellsworth Dr.,
Silver Spring,
MD,
301-608-2232.
Montgomery Parks
Children of all abilities can access miles of paved trails, Hadley's Playground and Black Hill Regional Park's accessible fishing pier, boat rentals and pontoon boat.
www.MontgomeryParks.org ,
MCP-Parks@MontgomeryParks.org,
9500 Brunett Ave.,
Silver Spring,
MD,
301-495-2525.
National Aquarium
Both locations of the National Aquarium are fully accessible to visitors using wheelchairs. The Baltimore location has a first Saturdays & Sundays program that allows visitors with disabilities to enter 30 minutes before the aquarium opens.
In Washington, D.C.: 202-482-2825. In Baltimore: 410-576-2800.
aqua.org ,
Potomac Arts Academy
The Potomac Arts Academy enriches the lives of community members of all ages, skill levels and socio-economic backgrounds by providing artistic instruction in an accessible and nurturing environment.
potomacacademy.org ,
potomac@gmu.edu,
4260 Chain Bridge Road,
Fairfax,
VA,
703-993-9889.
Potomac Horse Center
Offering therapeutic riding programs by NARHA-certified instructors for children and adults with physical, cognitive and psychological challenges.
www.PotomacHorse.com/therapeu.htm ,
14211 Quince Orchard Rd.,
North Potomac,
MD,
301-208-0200.
Virtuosa Studios
Dr. Roth teaches students of all ages, styles and levels. Music therapy for ADD, autism, blind, PTSD.
virtuosastudios.com ,
1220 East West Highway,
Silver Spring,
MD,
240-893-9378.
The Washington Ballet
Septime Webre's "The Nutcracker" at the Warner Theatre
The Washington Ballet presents Septime Webre's "The Nutcracker" Nov. 29 to Dec. 23, 2012. Sign-interpreted services, assistive listening devices, large-print programs and wheelchair accessible seating are available.
www.washingtonballet.org ,
Warner Theatre,
513 13th St., NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-397-7328.
Washington Revels
Christmas Revels, December 8-16, 2012. All shows wheelchair accessible, Braille and large-print programs available. ASL Interpretation and Audio Description at selected performances.
revelsdc.org ,
Lisner Auditorium,
Washington,
DC,
301-587-3835.
YMCA Loudoun County
There will be plenty of time to make new friends, sing, swim, play, explore, learn and laugh - all under the watchful eyes of fully trained staff. Fun for kids, peace of mind for you.
ymcadc.org ,
Brittney.Blersch@ymcadc.org,
26B Fairfax St. SE,
Leesburg,
VA,
703-777-9622.
Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental & Learning Disorders
Conference: The Power of Affect
ICDL Annual Conference: The Power of Affect. Developing human potential through DIRFloortime, self-determination and mindsight. Nov. 16-18, 2012. Visit website for full program and to register.
floortime.org ,
Montclair St. University,
Montclair,
NJ,
Opening Abraham's Tent: The Disability Inclusion Initiative
This conference is dedicated to a discussion of how to build Jewish communities that are more inclusive of individuals with disabilities and their families. Nov. 13-14, 2012.
generalassembly.org ,
david.feinman@jewishfederations.org,
Baltimore,
MD,
Basic Concepts
Specializing in the treatment and diagnosis of children who exhibit speech, language, social and academic difficulties. We offer full- and half-day summer camps for children ages 3-9.
www.basicconcepts.org ,
966 Hungerford Dr.,
#7,
Rockville,
MD,
240-447-8013.
Bass Educational Services, LLC
We offer comprehensive college planning services for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders.
BassEducationalServices.com ,
info@BassEducationalServices.com,
3403 Olandwood Ct.,
#101,
Olney,
MD,
301-774-5211.
Gold Star Tutoring, LLC
Shelley L. Zweig
A multi-sensory approach to reading, writing and study skills. Experience with all types of learning disabilities, including autism, deafness, LD, ADD, ADHD, stroke and brain injuries and more.
goldstartutoring.com ,
308 Prettyman Drive,
Rockville,
MD,
301-424-8120.
LearningRx - Tysons
LearningRx provides brain training to strengthen the key cognitive skills that are used in learning. Our brain training improves IQ by 16 points, on average.
www.learningrx.com/tysons ,
8321 Old Courthouse Rd.,
Ste. 130,
Vienna,
VA,
703-462-9570.
Learning Rx - Reston
LearningRx solves what tutoring can't by identifying and training the cognitive skills that allow people to be better learners. Our brain training improves IQ by 16 points, on average.
www.learningrx.com/reston ,
11260 Roger Bacon Drive,
Reston,
VA,
703-689-0003.
LearningRx - Bethesda
LearningRx solves what tutoring can't by identifying and training the cognitive skills that allow people to be better learners. Call to schedule a complimentary demo session.
www.learningrx.com/bethesda ,
5017 Wilson Lane,
Bethesda,
MD,
301-654-1205.
National Speech Language Therapy Center
Evaluation and treatment of a variety of speech, language, processing and pragmatic disorders. Specialties include autism, stuttering and language delays.
www.nationalspeech.com ,
contact@nationalspeech.com,
5606 Shields Dr.,
Bethesda,
MD,
301-493-0023.
Optimal Beginnings, LLC
Dr. Dana V. Gold, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Optimal Beginnings, LLC, is an autism spectrum disorder consulting and treatment firm that provides support for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder, and their families, using Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies.
optimalbeginning.com ,
7000 Oak Forest Lane,
Bethesda,
MD,
347-424-5833.
TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers
Our tutors get to the heart of your child's learning problem with individualized tutoring plans and instruction. Offering psychoeducational testing, organizational coaching, counseling. LD/ADHD specialists.
www.ttlc.org ,
2092 Gaither Rd.,
Suite 100,
Rockville,
MD,
301-424-5200.
Tutoring for Success, Inc.
We offer home-based tutoring tailored to fit each student's needs. Our highly educated, talented tutors go the extra mile! Serving the Washington metro area.
301-838-7640; 703-390-9220.
www.tutoringforsuccess.com ,
info@tutoringforsuccess.com,
Ivymount Outreach Programs
Helping children become more competent communicators, motor performers and learners. We provide assessments, consultations, therapy, training and other services to children, families, schools and agencies.
www.ivymountoutreach.org ,
11614 Seven Locks Rd.,
Rockville,
MD,
301-469-0223.
Pressley Ridge
Treatment Foster Care agency looking for Maryland families to provide a nurturing home environment for special needs and at-risk children and teens. We offer intensive, individualized treatment within safe and supportive environments.
pressleyridge.org ,
mwagner@pressleyridge.org,
805 East Fayette Street,
Baltimore,
MD,
410-576-8300.
St. Joseph's House
St. Joseph's House offers home-based before- and after-school care, which enables parents to hold jobs.
saintjosephshouse.net ,
1505 Cody Dr.,
Silver Spring,
MD,
301-681-5784.
Fitness for Health
Marc Sickel, ATC
Improve your child's fitness, motivation and self-esteem in our state-of-the-art facility. Ages preschool and older, including those with special needs.
fitnessforhealth.org ,
11140 Rockville Pike,
Ste. 303,
Rockville,
MD,
301-231-7138.
Motion Education at Dynamite Gymnastics Center
Private and group lessons for children with educational, developmental and physical challenges. Motion education incorporates swings, trampolines, bars and other gymnastic equipment to build strength, confidence and focus.
www.DynamiteGC.com ,
Near White Flint Mall,
North Bethesda,
MD,
301-770-2700.
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Award-winning programs devised to help children 6 weeks-13 years develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Noncompetitive gymnastics, fitness, sports, games, song, dance and more.
In VA: Alexandria, 703-971-5437; Burke, 703-425-5327 & Chantilly, 703-378-3100. In MD: Potomac, 301-983-5300 & Bethesda, 301-652-2820.
www.mygym.com ,
StartingBlock, LLC
Kitty Phillips, LCSW, NSPA
StartingBlock, LLC, psychotherapy with personal training for tweens/teens with ADD/ADHD and Asperger's syndrome. Work on regulation of mood/behavior and social skills while getting fit.
startingblockfitness.com ,
startingblock@verizon.net,
Arlington,
VA,
703-304-7698.
Anxiety Research Study
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Health & Human Services
Is your 8- to 17-year-old child anxious or depressed? Consider participation in an NIMH pediatric anxiety or depression research study. Call for information and eligibility.
http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov/AnxietyDisordersPediatric.aspx#116, TTY: 1-866-411-1222.
kidswithworries@mail.nih.gov,
301-402-8225.
The Better Brain Center
Specializing in brain-based interventions including neurofeedback and neurotherapy for cognitive, emotional, educational and behavioral improvement for all ages. Also useful for migraine headaches.
www.TheBetterBrainCenter.com ,
2121 Eisenhower Ave.,
Ste. 604,
Alexandria,
VA,
703-684-0334.
Fusion Dental
Ashburn: 703-723-0014; Bethesda: 301-652-2123; Columbia: 410-997-2400; Reston: 443-535-8940.
fusiondentalgroup.com ,
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Dedicated to helping children and adolescents with brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system disorders achieve their potential and participate in family, school and community life.
www.kennedykrieger.org ,
707 N. Broadway,
Baltimore,
MD,
888-554-2080.
Palisades Pediatrics
Dr. Christi Hay
A small practice with direct access to the physician and home visits. Dr. Hay manages complex cases that require referrals, coordination of care and follow up, as well as routine and sick visits.
palisadespeds.net ,
drhay@palisadespeds.net,
PO Box 40814,
Washington,
DC,
202-735-7600.
Severe Irritability with ADHD Symptoms Research Study
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Health & Human Services
Does your 7- 17-year-old child have severe irritability, tantrums, rages, trouble sleeping? Participate in an NIH pediatric research study. Call for information and eligibility. TTY: 1-866-411-1222.
http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov/BipolarDisorderPediatric.aspx#220
irritablekids@mail.nih.gov,
301-496-8381.
Emmanuel Skordalakis, DDS
Sterling: 46950 Jennings Farm Dr., Suite 160; 703-421-3000. Vienna: 301 Maple Ave. W., Suite 200; 703-319-8370.
toothtownva.com ,
D.C. Disability Guide
An online disability information resource for Washington, D.C. Information on wheelchair rental, handicapped parking, and accessible restaurants, hotels and museums.
disabilityguide.org ,
disABILITY Information and Resources
Extensive list of Internet resources, including adapted special needs clothing, housing resources, computer accessibility resources and disaster preparedness information for individuals with disabilities.
www.makoa.org ,
Disability.gov
Provides information on disability-related government resources.
www.disability.gov ,
Family Village
A comprehensive website with a wide range of helpful disability-related resources for families.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu ,
familyvillage@waisman.wisc.edu,
The Auburn School
Growing the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges. Program supports all students, including those diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, NVLD or ADHD.
Locations in: Herndon, VA - 703-793-9353; Silver Spring, MD - 301-588-8048; Baltimore, MD - 410-321-4799.
www.theauburnschool.org ,
admissions@theauburnschool.org,
VA,
Cortona Academy
(Since 1992!) Grades 6-12, accredited, for Gifted as well as Learning Disabled. Specialists on site. Focus: Science, Invention, the Arts at new facility. 100% college acceptance.
13505 Dulles Technology Dr. #3, Herndon, VA.
www.Cortona-WP.com ,
Sharon@TLC-NV.com,
703-796-6690.
The Diener School
Grades K-5. We provide a holistic, developmental and challenging educational environment for students with learning, language, sensory, attention and executive functioning disorders.
www.thedienerschool.org ,
info@thedienerschool.org,
11510 Falls Rd.,
Potomac,
MD,
301-299-4602.
Ivymount School & Programs
A nonpublic day school offering an integrated approach to learning, including educational and therapeutic programs for students with learning disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders and multiple disabilities.
www.ivymount.org ,
11614 Seven Locks Rd.,
Rockville,
MD,
301-469-0223.
Katherine Thomas School - TLC
We empower students preschool-12th grade with language and learning disabilities and/or high-functioning autism to reach their full potential. Multisensory, language-intensive curriculum and summer programs.
www.ttlc.org ,
mtheard@ttlc.org,
9975 Medical Center Dr.,
Rockville,
MD,
301-738-9691.
Kingsbury
Kingsbury offers the Washington region: K-12 day school for learning disabled children, diagnostic/admissions testing and tutoring.
www.kingsbury.org ,
center@kingsbury.org,
5000 14th St., NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-722-5555.
The Siena School
Grades 4-12. Offering a rich education program for bright, college-bound students who are challenged by language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia.
www.thesienaschool.org ,
info@thesienaschool.org,
1300 Forest Glen Rd.,
Silver Spring,
MD,
301-244-3600.
Abrams & Associates, LLC
Dr. Kay Abrams
Progressive family-friendly practice offering comprehensive psychotherapy and assessment for children, teens and adults. Individual, group, marital and family therapy. Neuropsych testing for ADHD & LD.
abramsandassociates.com ,
drkay@abramsandassociates.com,
3841 Farragut Ave.,
Kensington,
MD,
301-949-2098.
Iriya Dance Movement Therapy
Warin Tepayayone, LCSW, Dance/Movement Therapist, National Certified Counselor
Offering individual, group and family therapeutic interventions for all ages with mental, cognitive and physical challenges. Assessments, consultations, therapy, workshops, training.
www.iriyadancetherapy.com ,
44933 Geo. Wash. Blvd.,
Unit 110,
Ashburn,
VA,
703-574-5151.
Jonah Green & Associates
Quality mental health services for children and families. Individual, family, group and couples therapy. Serving a variety of ages, presenting problems. "Top Therapists" rating, Washingtonian magazine.
jonahgreenandassociates.com ,
jgreenlcswc@aol.com,
3930 Knowles Ave.,
Ste. 200,
Kensington,
MD,
301-466-9526.
Levine School of Music
Music Therapy Department
Serving individuals with special needs, Levine's music therapy department uses individualized music therapy interventions to achieve positive changes in nonmusical and musical goals.
www.levineschool.org/musictherapy ,
2801 Upton Street, NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-686-8000.
Little Leaves
Little Leaves provides high quality ABA Therapy programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and related challenges. 1:1 in-home or center-based therapy, school shadowing, assessments and evaluations.
DC, MD & VA.
littleleaves.org ,
info@littleleaves.org,
202-420-8359.
Quest Therapeutic Camps of Greater D.C.
Thousands of children have made dramatic improvements in behavioral, emotional and social functioning because of Quest's unique system. Group therapy, camps and after-school programs available.
questcamps.com ,
202-304-8826.
The Ross Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders
Mary E. Salcedo, M.D., Medical Director; Stacie B. Isenberg, Psy.D., Director, Child & Adolescent Program
Nationally renowned, offering short-term treatment for children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, behavior and mood disorders, and parenting issues. CBT, anger/stress management, medication if needed.
www.rosscenter.com ,
5225 Wisconsin Ave., NW,
Ste. 400,
Washington,
DC,
202-363-1010.
TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers
Speech-language and occupational therapy services for children of all ages. Programs include therapeutic and social skills groups, sensory integration, handwriting and Camp Littlefoot summer program.
www.ttlc.org ,
2092 Gaither Rd.,
Suite 100,
Rockville,
MD,
301-424-5200.
Whole Life Services
Porter G. Shreve, M.Ed., LMFT
Through 30 years of practice as a former teacher and therapist, I provide services in individual/couples/family counseling and personal/organizational/life coaching.
pshreve33@gmail.com,
4936 Sentinel Drive,
#202,
Bethesda,
MD,
301-717-1020.
Peg Wilson, M.S., OTR/L
Treats children with a variety of functional difficulties; specializes in sensory integration, sensory processing disorders, neurodevelopmental treatment, neurokinetic taping, neuromuscular electrical stimulation.
301 N. Fairfax St.,
Ste. 106,
Alexandria,
VA,
703-683-0259.