By Their Side was formed in 1965 by Maryland parents concerned about who would advocate for their sons and daughters with an intellectual/developmental disability after they were gone. A family-funded, non-profit organization, By Their Side offers lifelong advocacy services as arranged by families or trustees. Services may begin immediately to help address a particular need or through regular visits and monitoring contacts. Lifelong advocacy services may also be pre-arranged to begin when the parents are gone. Experienced By Their Side Personal Advocates work from home offices throughout Maryland.
