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Mona Freedman, RN, Executive Director and Founder

Jay Freedman, President, Board of Directors

Douglas Smith, CPA, Treasurer

Danny Pham, Secretary

Dave Edwards

ABOUT US

Caring Communities offers disability-related training, education, publications, and events for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals.

Since 1998, our efforts have enhanced the quality of life regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; empowered individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency and independent living and; promoted inclusion to enjoy full participation in society.

CONTACT US

1341 W. Liberty Rd.
Sykesville, Maryland 21784
(410) 549-5707
Fax: (410) 549-6467
info@caringcommunities.org

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We are sooo excited to launch our World of Possibilities Magazine Our New Online Flip-Book Publication! Over 90 pages of shareable resources, lifestyle features, tips and stories for the disabilities community! ENJOY!! How To Use This Flip-Book• Click on the image below to view the online magazine• Click button on magazine cover to open in fullscreen view• Use < > Arrows to flip pages, or use mouse scroll• Navigation bar at bottom of magazine allows downloads, sharing, sound control, fullscreen, thumbnails• Click on an ad to visit website ... See MoreSee Less

World Of Possibilities Disabilities Magazine

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Lifestyle Features and Resources for the Disabilities Community. This is our original online magazine and it is a companion to our World Of Possibilities Disabilities Expos.

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Two World of Possibilities Disabilities Expos in 2025! Coming back to Prince George’s County, serving Maryland/Capital Region and Frederick County, serving the Western Maryland Region and beyond! Don't Miss these Incredible educational experiences, great networking opportunities and FUN!! For individuals with disabilities and those who love and serve them.PLEASE START SPREADING THE WORD. The World of Possibilities Disabilities Expos have increased in popularity and are now the Region's most important forum for disability-related resources. Everyone within the disabilities and senior community, children with disabilities and their families, caregivers/service providers, veterans, baby-boomers should all be there!Nation’s Capital RegionSamuel Riggs IV Alumni Center 7801 Alumni Dr.College Park, MD 20742May 3, 2025 Saturday, 11:00a-3:00Western Maryland RegionClarion Frederick Event Center 5400 Holiday Dr. Frederick, MD 21703May 17, 2025 Saturday, 11:00a-3pFeatures at the Expos will include:• FREE WHEELCHAIR REPAIR • Durable Medical Equipment • Assistive and Adaptive Devices • Computer Software • Instructional Materials • Mobility Products • Adaptive Learning Tools • Disability and Elder Law Resources • Recreation/Travel Resources • Adapted Bikes/Adapted Exercise Equipment • Personal Care Products • Communication Devices • Products for the Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing Individuals • Local Agencies and Support Groups • Product Demonstrations • Personal Care Attendants • Free ParkingATTENDEES, Click on this link for FREE Passes: expo.caringcommunities.org/free-pass/?v=ba43077c0ac9Click on this LINK to see our new promo video: youtu.be/t3D2e7M4V3k ... See MoreSee Less

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Scenes from recent World Of Possibilities Disabilities Expos. SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO LOVE AND SERVE THEM! Free wheelchair repair...

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Today is national nonprofit day! Caring Communities was founded out of the need for respite care for families of children with disabilities. It has grown into a well-known and well loved organization offering disability-related training, education, publications, and events for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals.Since 1998, our efforts have enhanced the quality of life regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; empowered individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency and independent living and; promoted inclusion to enjoy full participation in society. ... See MoreSee Less

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