Services

Through our core service programs let us assist you in achieving excellence.

Peer Mentoring

Independent Living Coordinators employed by the Center are individuals with disabilities who share similar life experiences to those coming into the Center and are able to share their experience in a manner that will assist those managing the effects of disability in their lives.

Participants develop a plan to achieve maximum independence and set goals toward accomplishing that independence.

Participants learn about the needs and resources required for meeting their individual independent living goals. Independent Living Specialists help individuals set achievable goals that best fit their desires and lifestyles. Peer counseling can be provided individually or in a group setting.

Independent Living Skills Training

Programs are designed to teach individuals with disabilities the skills necessary for acquiring, maintaining, or increasing their independence. Individual and group training can be provided in personal assistant management, building self-esteem, money management, navigating ones environment, and self-advocacy.

Information and Referral

Center staff members identify resources, services, and service providers in public, private, and community organizations that can assist individuals with their independent living goals.

Individual Advocacy

Staff members train and assist individuals with disabilities in understanding and exercising their civil rights regarding government and other service providers. We regularly educate public officials about the capacities and skills of individuals with disabilities and promote rational nondiscriminatory Legislation that advances the full inclusion of people with disabilities in society.

Education Transition Program

Staff identify transition resources and match individuals with appropriate services and service providers based on goals set by the student. Whether choosing the path of higher education, continued adult program education or employment, staff work to assist students with disabilities in making an easy transition into the adult world.

Travel Training

Free travel training for freedom and independence from The IMAGE Center and MTA. Travel training is a step-by-step individually customized process designed to help people with disabilities and senior citizens to use the MTA fixed-route Local Bus, Light Rail and Subway. Travel training will not affect eligibility for MTA Mobility. The IMAGE Center also offers group and classroom travel trainings. For more information please contact Amanda Taylor at ataylor@imagemd.org or call 443-275-9393.

Check out our calendar for the Uncomplicate It schedule of topics and attend the ones that meet your needs. For more information call 410-982-6311