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British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival for over 30yrs. Our methods are based on teaching beginners of all age groups that the ability to float on their back is the most important water survival skill of all. This enables all swimmers to rest; breath and call for help; thus alleviating the “silent” danger of floating face down. British Swim School owner; Rita Goldberg; has worked continuously to develop; improve and fine tune these methods resulting in the ability to teach babies as young as 3 month old to roll over onto their backs. Our teaching is a gradual; gentle and fun process.British Swim School has locations in Bethesda; Gaithersburg; Germantown; Rockville; Silver Spring and Wheaton.

Broadway Connections was created in 2009 by CCTA and the Loyola University of Maryland’s Clinical Center to serve youth and teens ages 11-19 with disorders of social communication; including Down Syndrome, Autism, and Autism Spectrum disorders, among others. The goal of the program is to assist participants in furthering their social communication skills within the context of a musical theatre program, enlisting the support of specialists in speech pathology, special education, music, and theatre. Peer volunteers participate as fellow actors, modeling behaviors and interactions for participants. In 2010, Expanding Horizons joined forces with a third partner, the Howard County Public School System, working with special needs teens in the county’s high schools under a grant from the Horizon Foundation. Broadway Connections is currently represented with a program at Glenelg High School, under the direction of Kassidy Sharp, Glenelg Drama teacher and CCTA Director.

At Brook Hill we are committed to providing the best opportunities for persons of all abilities to learn; to worship; and to serve. Persons with special needs are encouraged to contact Betsy Phelps; Director of Christian Education; if they have other accommodations that would be helpful. We strive to make our church and Sunday School accessible and welcoming to all.Friendship Club Brook Hill’s Friendship Club was formed in March; 2013 to provide a special time persons of all abilities to meet together for fellowship; a Bible story; singing; prayer and an activity. We meet on the second Saturday of each month from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall unless otherwise announced.Volunteers are always needed to help with our special needs ministry. If you have questions or would like to volunteer; please contact Betsy Phelps at 301.662.1727 or bphelps@bhumc.org.

Our mission is to help individuals improve their emotional and behavioral well being through education and treatment. Brook Lane provides many services including outpatient treatment; particial hospitalization program; transitional care of children and adolescents; Laurel Hall School; and educational seminars on community service. See website or contact us for more information.