What is the Parents' Place?

The Parents' Place of Maryland is a non-profit family-centered organization. Our sole purpose is to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities.

Who do we serve?

We are here to serve the parents of children with disabilities throughout Maryland, regardless of the nature of their child's disability or the age of their child. We know that all parents want their children to participate as fully as possible in home, school, and community life.  We also serve the greater Internet community by providing these web pages of information helpful for anyone with a child in special education.

How do we help?

Education - Information - Technical assistance - Supportive activities

• We conduct regular parent education courses and workshops
• We help parents find information
• We provide referrals to other individuals or organizations
• We work with parents directly to help them obtain the best possible services for their children
• We have our own library with books, video tapes, etc. that parents can sign-out
• We actively promote support groups and parent-to-parent networking
• We maintain an up-to-date list of support groups for parents in Maryland
• We publish a quarterly newsletter for everyone interested in childrens' needs

How can you get help?

Call, write, or just browse our web site. We are here to help you. Please use us. Click here for contact information.

Our Parent Educators

The Parent Educators, who are all parents of children with disabilities or chronic illnesses, provide assistance to families on issues related to their child's disability, particularly about special education. The parent educators support and educate families on their rights in special education. They provide training in their local regions through a series of workshops geared for parents.