DRM provides information, advice, training and legal representation to help individuals with disabilities access and remain in public or subsidized housing, and obtain reasonable accommodations or modifications to allow them to live meaningful, integrated lives in their communities. DRM’s current focus is on Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Prince George’s County; we accept a limited number of cases outside these areas that present important systemic issues affecting large numbers of people with disabilities. DRM also works on various systemic policy issues that improve housing opportunities for Marylanders with disabilities.
Resources:
MTA Mobility Rider Rights and Self-Advocacy Guide (coming soon)
MTA Mobility Eligibility Appeals Self-Advocacy Guide (coming soon)
Links:
Consumers for Accessible Ride Services (CARS):
https://www.facebook.com/CARSBaltimore/
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Mobility Website:
https://mta.maryland.gov/mobility
Washington Metro Area Transit Administration (WMATA) Accessibility Resources:
http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/
WMATA MetroAccess Website:
http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/metroaccess_service/
US Department of Justice ADA Complaints Website:
https://www.ada.gov/filing_complaint.htm
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center:
http://www.nadtc.org/
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund ADA Transportation Topic Guides:
http://dredf.org/ADAtg/
Federal Transit Administration ADA Transportation Circular:
https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/fta-circulars/americans-disabilities-act-guidance-pdf
Federal Transit Administration 2016 Compliance Review of MTA Mobility:
https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights-ada/mta-final-ada-report