DC now has a chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN)!  SLN is a national network of state chapters which provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families.  After speaking to many siblings and disability advocates in DC it became clear that a social support collaboration for siblings was missing in DC, so Rachel Patterson and Hillary Spears …

This is a group for parents of children with disabilities to gain support through sharing about a common experience, socializing, making connections, and communicating resources.

The purpose of this site is to bring together bright, creative boys and girls ages 8-18 who often struggle to make meaningful social connections with other children and adolescents. Many, but not all, of the kids have been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome or a non verbal learning disability. Parents are the key to successful use of this site. Once a member, you can list your child in our database, while at the same time search our database for other kids who potentially would be a good matc …

This is an activity, mutual support, advocacy, etc. community for Autistic Adults (18 years and older) living in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.  This community is organized by an Autistic Adult, for Autistic Adults, only Autistic adults may join.  We are an inclusive group, all Autistic diagnoses are welcome (Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, PDD-NOS, etc.).  Autism is not an illness or a disease, there is no "cure" for Autism. Being an Adult on the Autism Spectrum means …

The major function of Rolling Thunder ®, Inc. is to publicize the POW-MIA issue: To educate the public that many American Prisoners of War were left behind after all previous wars and to help correct the past and to protect the future Veterans from being left behind should they become Prisoners Of War-Missing In Action. We are committed to helping American Veterans from all wars. Rolling Thunder®, Inc. is a non-profit organization and everyone donates his or her time because they believe in the …

Volunteer And Help Rebuild and Rebrand One Love 4 Kids Nonprofit Organization. One Love 4 Kids is a nonprofit based in Germantown, Maryland.  We provide education, health and economic support to ill, disabled, abused and impoverished children in Jamaica--soon other parts of the world. Since 2007 we have served more than 2000 ill, disabled, abused and impoverished children with a budget of less than $6000.00. We have served an average of 400 inner city children each year. We primarily provided fo …

CHADD is a nonprofit organization that provides information and support to parents of children with attention deficit disorders, adults with attention deficit disorders, and others dealing with people affected by attention deficit disorders.

"Meeting Women Veterans at their Points of Need" This group is for women veterans, women in the military, and supporters. As women veterans and women in the military we share a common thread and thus we understand each other, so, why not interact with one another in an atmosphere that is fun and inviting. We are about getting together for food, fun, and fellowship, for a great cause Women Veterans Interactive is a 501 C3 nonprofit membership organization Our Purpose: To provide support services …

NAWBO - Baltimore is an organization which works to: STRENGTHEN the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development CREATE innovative and effective changes in the business culture BUILD strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations TRANSFORM public policy and influence opinion Our monthly meetings are created for the business community, specifically women owned business, of Baltimore, Maryland and its surrounding areas. You can learn more about our organization by …

We are the Quilting Angels. It’s not about Joining UP, but Joining IN – what you do has greater meaning. We meet twice a month at Mother Seton Parish, 19951 Father Hurley Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874. We have sewing and quilting ladies from Maryland, Virginia and DC in our group. We sew quilts for Quilts for Kids (pediatric cancer) and Quilts of Valor , for  ALL those service-members and veterans touched by war with Wartime Quilts called Quilts of Valor (QOVs). We are a multi-denominational group. …

PLEASE DO NOT JOIN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE FOLLOWING: This group of community storytellers is committed to capturing the stories of marginalized individuals in Maryland, DC and Virginia. Those who tend to be marginalized include the elderly, incarcerated, minorities, disabled, and financially disadvantaged. Our current project involves Tobytown, a tiny enclave located in Potomac, Maryland, and occupied by descendants of former freed slaves. We need your help in capturing their stories on video, …

Let's meet and discuss how Tick-borne disease, in its many forms (Babesia, Lyme, Bartonella, etc.) impact our lives. I decided to start this group for 2 reasons - After I was FINALLY diagnosed I thought it was the end of my journey. I quickly realized it was just the beginning of our roller coaster ride to seeking wellness. Also, I looked around through peering eyes as if seeing running water for the first time and there was no one I could share my "diagnosis" and cocktail of symptoms with as a …

Being dyslexic can mean both challenges and opportunities when establishing and maintaining a successful career. It is an exciting cross road in history for dyslexic people.  As more dyslexic entrepreneurs and professionals are recognized for their strengths, and as MRI evidence of the neural signature can now be seen, our abilities are recognized -not in-spite of dyslexia but because of it. Join us if you would like to meet other people who are dyslexic entrepreneurs or professionals and come a …

Learn and experience the power of transforming challenges in our lives using various self-help tools for managing stress, pain, disorganization, and poor communication. This group will meet monthly to experience innovative interventions to help create meaningful and powerful goals with solutions to what is keeping you stuck with a support group and accountability to insure success. Change negative self perceptions by transforming anger, pain , anxiety, learning challenges, and stress to create m …

WELCOME to the DC Young Professionals (DCYP) Kiwanis club! The members of DCYP Kiwanis club are young professionals and recent college graduates committed to changing the world through service within our local community. Each month, DCYP hosts a variety of events that include 2-3 community service projects, a just-for-fun social activity, a happy hour meet and greet, as well as other special events throughout the year. Through this unique combination of service and social events, DCYP provides o …

Nurture yourself with healing and creative activities focused on empowering your ability to maintain health and wellness for you and your family.  Take time to meet, learn, and grow with others. Creative activities focus on managing stress, increasing energy and well being, and maintaining optimal health. These include low-cost, easy to implement interventions: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Gentle Yoga, meditation, Brain Gym Exercises, sensory processing, light & sound energy healing, The Listening Program, …

SFNR is a support group for families of nursing home residents, children caring for parents at home, mates caring for their loved ones, parents caring for disabled children. Neglect and abuse of the elderly Join our team: Neta Purcell Memory walk http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/MD-GreaterMaryland?team_id=35463&pg=team&fr_id=1728

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a dynamic, fun and growing BNI Chapter and we invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:30 - 9:00 am every Thursday so you know we are dedicated and serious about building and growing our businesses. The first meeting is on us but you need to sign up. We want to make su …

CPA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from the disabling effects of chronic pain and chronic illness. We believe that changing attitudes can aid recovery. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from the emotional and spiritual debilitation of chronic pain or chronic illness. There are no dues or fees for CPA membership. We are self supporting th …

The DC Chronic Pain Meetup group aims to provide a safe and supportive space for people in Metro-DC to interact, learn, and socialize with others who live with chronic pain. People living with chronic pain often have common experiences that are difficult to describe and communicate to others. Living with pain can be isolating, which makes support systems crucially important. By sharing our own experiences, I hope those of us with chronic pain can learn from and support each other. The group is o …

All G/T kids need to meet, chat with, and play stimulating educational games with their peers. Underachieving gifted kids may have AD/HD, Learning Disabilities or Other Health Impairments, Depression, OCD or OD, or have trouble making friends. They may hate to read or write. They're also creative, have great imaginations, are funny, and super-sensitive. They have high potential, but haven't met it recently. They tend to be visual, right-brained learners. BRAINRELIEF, LLC holds workshops or suppo …

Are you an adult with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism, 21 years old and over in the greater-Annapolis (MD) area? This is a social on the last Friday of the month. Meet and greet, board games. Snacks provided. Place: Trinity Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 Time: 7-9PM

This group is for every person with Lupus and/or Fibromyalgia who want to live a full, fantastic, fabulous life that is not overwhelmed with the day-to-day challenges of living with this invisible disease. Butterfly Socials is for men and women in the DC/MD/VA living with lupus (and/or fibromyalgia). We can hang out and have a great time instead of staying at home feeling sick-and-tired of being sick-and-tired. We will be meeting-up at events throughout the DMV areas that are "Lupus friendly." …

This group is for anyone interested in traditional and non-traditional methods of optimizing the growth and development of their special needs loved ones. From medicine to education to parenting (and more!), our focus is to share with one another ideas and information that might serve to better quality of life as well as provide support to one another as we navigate through often uncharted territory in helping our family members achieve their highest potential. We hope to make ourselves accessib …

“This group is for Veterans from all branches and from all periods of service, Transitioning Service men and women, their families and anyone interested in finding services, resources and programs available to assist Veterans with the job search process. I started this group because, as a Veteran, I know that researching those services, resources and programs can be overwhelming. Learn about those that will work BEST for YOU and how do you get the process started. Get the correct information fro …