UNA ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR LISS GRANT “ROUND TWO” APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

SALISBURY, MD. The Low Intensity Support Services grant, better known as “LISS”, are grant funds made available from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with oversights from the Developmental Disabilities Administration. The application period for the 2nd round of funds available is from January 1 – 31, 2015. United Needs & Abilities has been allocated $532,000 in LISS grants to Maryland residents with intellectual developmental disabilities. Funds will be distributed based on a lottery system. Completed applications must be received at United Needs & Abilities by January 31, 2015.

For more information about this program or to obtain an application, call Anita Disbrow, Support Program Specialist/LISS Coordinator at 410-543-0665 ext.118. Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to UNA, 688 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21804 but must be received by January 31, 2015.

UNA is a nonprofit organization, 501 (C)(3), that enriches the lives of people with developmental disabilities by maximizing their opportunities to live in the community independently and productively. United Needs & Abilities assists individuals with developmental disabilities to become more self-sufficient and integrated into the community, by providing them financial, residential, recreational, vocational and educational services.