The Image Center for People with Disabilities

03/31/2026

Help is available 💛

Baltimore County's Coordinated Entry Program is your gateway to access eviction prevention, rapid rehousing, shelter placement, and other supports.

From 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday, call (410) 887-8463 and select option 1 to speak with a screener.

03/31/2026

Social Security is a lifeline for millions.

This National Social Security Month, join DREDF and the American Association of People with Disabilities for a timely conversation on new research examining the experiences of navigating SSDI and SSI.

This webinar will connect research to real-world policy debates, exploring:
- Growing barriers to accessing and maintaining benefits
- What’s at stake for healthcare, including Medicaid and home and community-based services
- The impact of current and proposed policies
- Opportunities to build a more equitable system

April 9, 2026
10:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM EST

This is a critical moment to understand what’s happening and what we can do next.

Register now: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pLcWHf9yTcC826wN9G4QbQ #/registration

03/29/2026

Take control of your daily support with the Attendant Care Plus (ACP) Program!
This program provides financial help so Marylanders with physical disabilities can hire their own assistants for support at home, work, or school and other ongoing supports.

- Who is eligible? Adults (18–64) with severe physical disabilities who are:

- Working or looking for a job.

- Enrolled in college or a training program.

- Transitioning out of a nursing home (or working to stay in the community).

Live life on your terms—choose your own providers and manage your own care. Use the link below to learn more.
https://bit.ly/4s96a1f Got questions? Email the ACP staff at mdod.acp@maryland.gov.

03/27/2026

📢 Service Location Update from The IMAGE Center of Maryland

We are no longer available for in-person or walk-in services at our 300 E. Joppa Road location.

All in-person services are now by appointment only. Please call or email us to schedule services with your IMAGE staff person.

Our telephone number, email, and mailing address remain the same:
📞 410-982-6311
📧 info@imagemd.org

Thank you for staying connected with us!

03/26/2026

Media Contact: March 3, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary lillian.price@maryland.gov Phone: 443-965-1265 Maryland Offers Support as Trump Administration’s New SNAP Work Requirements Begin to Impact Customers this March Residents are... Read more »

03/24/2026

Last night, the Maryland State Senate unanimously passed the Maryland Protecting People With Disabilities Act (SB 742) by a 42–0 vote.

This critical legislation helps ensure that people with developmental disabilities do not lose Medicaid and waiver services due to administrative errors. It requires the State to follow federal timelines, prevent improper terminations, and restore eligibility when coverage is wrongly ended.

For too long, we have seen people lose access to essential supports like residential services, employment supports, and healthcare because of system breakdowns. This bill is an important step toward stability, accountability, and protecting people from unnecessary disruption.

The bill now moves to the House of Delegates for consideration.

Thank you to Senator Guy Guzzone and Senator Craig Zucker for sponsoring this legislation, and to the countless advocates, families, providers, and people with disabilities who shared their stories and testified.

03/19/2026

SBE will be hosting 3 days of in-person free public demonstrations of the accessible ballot marking device and precinct based tabulator developed by Election Systems & Software, LLC (ES&S) as part of the certification process for the 2028 Presidential election cycle

03/19/2026

Being prepared can make all the difference—especially for people with disabilities and those who support them.

Join us for I AM Session 6: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness for Independent Living, an informative session led by the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management focused on practical, inclusive emergency preparedness.

Learn how to build a personalized emergency plan, gather essential supplies, and identify supports to help maintain independence before, during, and after an emergency. Caregivers will also gain helpful tips to support loved ones.

April 20
2:00–3:30 PM
Via Zoom
Register today: https://buff.ly/cTax04E

IMAGE: Graphic with “I AM” branding and Maryland flag accents promoting “Strengthening Emergency Preparedness for Independent Living,” April 20 from 2:00–3:30 pm via Zoom. Includes image of emergency supplies—water, medical items, backup power equipment, and a kit beside a wheelchair.

03/19/2026

Thinking about your future after high school? The Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MD YLF) is a unique 3-day leadership experience designed for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who want to strengthen their confidence, leadership skills, and self-advocacy.

During MD-YLF, delegates stay on a college campus and participate in interactive sessions on leadership, disability history, career exploration, and independent living. Along the way, they also meet other young people from across Maryland, building friendships and sharing experiences that often last well beyond the program.

Good news — the application deadline has been extended, giving more students the opportunity to apply and take part in this powerful experience.

Dates: June 25–27, 2026
Extended Application Deadline: March 28, 2026
Learn more and apply for MD-YLF: https://buff.ly/Wekjc2l

This project is supported by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and fully funded by the Administration for Community Living as part of a total award of $1,265,982.

IMAGE: Flyer announcing Maryland Youth Leadership Forum applications open, featuring youth in a leadership activity, deadline March 28, event June 25–27 at Towson University, with link to innow.org/mdylf.

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Severe weather update ⤵️

Due to pending severe weather, Baltimore County offices will offer liberal leave beginning at noon today, March 16, as a precaution.

For more information, please visit
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/news/weather.

03/16/2026

Special Closings of State Buildings, Liberal Leave and Emergency Information for State Buildings & Employees

More info link - https://dbm.maryland.gov/employees/Pages/WeatherRel.aspx