60+ Years of Empowerment
Who We Are
At Ardmore, we believe that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are powerful, capable, and essential members of our communities. We are committed to empowering each person to pursue their dreams, exercise their rights, and fully participate in the life they choose.
As a person-first, nonprofit organization, we provide high-quality, community-based services that are centered around the unique strengths and aspirations of the people we support. Our goal is simple: to ensure every people has the opportunity to shape their own future, build meaningful connections, and live with dignity, purpose, and joy—on their own terms.
Our Mission is to empower people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities.
What We Do
Ardmore provides an array of services that support people with IDD to live, work and thrive in their chosen communities. We provide services and supports that create pathways to active community engagement that gives people opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways while developing new skills, exploring new interests, and building friendships and relationships. Full community inclusion and integration is the goal. Our services promote increased social connections and opportunities while encouraging autonomy in decision-making.
Ardmore’s services are driven by the unique desires of the men and women we support to:
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Live in a home of their choosing with whom they want to live.
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Gain independence through paid employment that is valued and meaningful.
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Spend their days meaningfully in the community doing things they choose to do.
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Pursue their personal development through continuous learning, and
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Thrive in communities of their choosing.
Our Philosophy: Choice, Dignity, and Self-Determination
At Ardmore, we believe that every person has the right to make choices about their own life — where they live, how they spend their time, who they connect with, and what goals they pursue.
Choice is not a privilege — it is a right. Our role is to listen, to offer support without judgment, and to ensure each person has the tools, opportunities, and encouragement to live life on their terms.
Our Commitment
We walk alongside the people we support as partners — not just providers. We are committed to creating inclusive communities where people with disabilities have the same opportunities, responsibilities, and rights as anyone else.
Empowerment is at the heart of everything we do.
What We Believe
People are the experts on their own lives.
We respect each person’s experiences, values, and goals.
Support should be person-centered and flexible.
Every service and plan is shaped around the person, not the other way around.
Dignity and independence go hand in hand.
With the right support, every person can grow, lead, and thrive in their community.
Real choice requires real options.
People have the right to make meaningful choices about their lives and the services they receive which promote autonomy & self determination
During the past year, Ardmore has:
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Provided information and referral to over 1,000 people.
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Provided case management services for nearly 200 adults with IDD and their families.
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Supported more than 160 individuals with in-home community supports.
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Supported 75 individuals to have more meaningful days in the community.
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Supported more than 210 individuals in 14 homes throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.
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Partnered with local employers to provide people with IDD in our community with customized employment opportunities.
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Opened a new service area to support individuals who want to own or rent a home of their own.