Organization: INDEPENDENT MARYLANDERS ACHIEVING GROWTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC
Mission: Teaches individuals with disabilities the skills necessary for acquiring, maintaining, or increasing independence.
Activities: The organization services people of all disability types providing independent living services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County. Specific activities include: youth transition from high school and college, newly acquired disability management skills, helping people move from nursing homes back to the community, assistance to disabled veterans, and assistance for seniors wishing to remain in their homes. The organization provides resource and referral services to approximately 600 persons and case management service to 200 consumers.
Provides assessments and custom solutions to people with disabilities through volunteer medical professionals and engineers as well as partnerships with engineering classes in secondary schools and at institutions of higher education. Solutions include adaptive devices, equipment modifications and software aiming to promote independence and full participation in society.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Health Care