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PETS is a 100% volunteer run; non-profit; skill-based equestrian therapeutic program serving; at no cost; disabled children and adults of Prince George’s County; Maryland. In existence since 1982; identified as a PATH International Premier Accredited Center; PETS incorporates horseback riding and horsemanship in a multifaceted approach combining educational; emotional and social lessons. Using a skill-based approach with certified PATH instructors as well as trained volunteers with personal working experience in physical therapy; education and horsemanship PETS provides individualized instruction to a variety of riders experiencing physical; emotional; and educational disabilities.PETS provides opportunities for individuals and groups interested to deliver the above services. Individuals can gain required volunteer service hours and civic groups can network and support county residents through lesson instruction and public relations events within a supervised setting.

The Abilities Network Project ACT program offers a unique opportunity through Therapeutic Integration for children ages 5-14 on the autism spectrum to play and learn valuable social and leisure skills within after-school and summer camp settings with their typically developing peers. A specially trained Inclusion Specialist supports these children in the program and works on personalized goals according to each child’s treatment plan. Individualized plans are centered round the strengths and needs of each child participating in the program. Abilities Network’s Project ACT program can help with the following: on-site training for child care staff; individualized child observations and support planning; center wide coaching and mentoring to increase staff knowledge and skills; family support; resource and referral services; and access to individualized services to facilitate the optimal growth and development of children.

A community-based program of the Maryland Center for Developmental  Disabilities (MCDD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Project HEAL provides comprehensive advocacy and civil legal services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are patients at Kennedy Krieger Institute and their families. Project HEAL attorneys collaborate with Kennedy Krieger faculty, staff and trainees to ensure that patients receive the medical and legal care they need when there is a civil legal issue requiring an attorney.