Partners

The Maryland Pathways to Partnership Initiative (MPPI) is built on the power of collaboration. Together with a dedicated network of state agencies, local organizations, and community partners, we’re working to create better, more connected pathways to employment for children and youth with disabilities.

Our partners play a vital role in improving service coordination, sharing expertise, and supporting students and families as they navigate the journey from school to meaningful careers. Each partner brings unique strengths to help make competitive integrated employment a reality for all.

Explore the partners who are helping make this vision possible.

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Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

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The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) helps people with disabilities get ready for work and live more independently. 

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The Parents' Place of Maryland (PPMD)

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The Parents’ Place of Maryland helps families of children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs by offering free guidance, education, and connections to resources so they can better navigate school, services, and health care.
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Independence Now

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Independence Now helps people with disabilities in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties live independently by connecting them to personal care, housing, assistive devices, and community resources, including support for those moving from institutions into the community.
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Resources for Independence

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Resources for Independence is a community-based organization run by and for people with disabilities on Maryland's Western side, advocating for civil rights and providing services that support people in living independently and making their own choices.

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Bay Area Center for Independent Living

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The Bay Area Center for Independent Living helps people with disabilities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore live with dignity and independence by offering support like peer mentoring, advocacy, assistive technology, and job-related services.
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Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living

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The Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living helps people with disabilities live more independently by providing services like peer counseling, housing support, advocacy, assistive technology, transportation help, and job training.

School Partners

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Caroline County Public Schools of Maryland

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Caroline County Public Schools serves more than 5,600 students in ten schools on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, working with families and the community to prepare students for college, careers, and life.

  • Caroline County Career Navigator:
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Charles County Public Schools of Maryland

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Charles County Public Schools serves more than 28,000 students in Maryland, offering quality education along with resources like meals, mental health services, transportation, and family engagement programs.

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Washington County Public Schools

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Washington County Public Schools serves over 22,000 students in more than 50 schools, helping them prepare for college, careers, and life through strong academics, career pathways, technology, and community partnerships.

  • Washington County Career Navigator: Jennifer Coleman | Phone: (301) 766-2800 x78829

Research & Evaluation Partners

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University of Maryland College of Education Center for Transition and Career Innovation

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Maryland's Center for Transition and Career Innovation is designed to explore issues related to school-to-work transition for secondary students with disabilities. Our team of transition experts and education researchers is dedicated to the belief that any youth, with any disability, can achieve employment and a meaningful career.
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Abt Global

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Abt Global contributes research, data analysis, and evaluation expertise to strengthen programs, measure progress, and identify effective strategies for improving employment outcomes.