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About 

Theater

We offer two inclusive theater companies where adults 18+ come together to create original one-act musicals.  We serve adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism.

​Our seasons are 7 months long and culminate with a performance at McDaniel Theater.

Social

Barrier-Free offers a monthly social club outing for adults 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism.  Social club outings change each month and vary in cost.

These are staffed events with the goal of building  friendship and developing independent life skills.

Self-Advocacy

Through our classes and workshops, adults 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism learn and practice self-advocacy skills.

Self-advocacy skills translate to all areas of life including the workplace, home, friendships, and more. ​
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Barrier-Free began with a desire to fill a need in the community, a need for an inclusive, creative space to enhance the life quality of one of our most underserved populations, adults with disabilities.

Our mission is to provide inclusive art, self-advocacy, and social programming for adults with disabilities in the community. Barrier-Free's inclusive design brings together people of all abilities to create, express, and achieve together.

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Areas Served

Carroll County
Westminster, Mt. Airy, Owings Mills, Eldersburg, Sykesville, Manchester, Hampstead, Taneytown, Woodbine, New Windsor, ​Hanover (PA)
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Frederick County
Frederick, Urbana, Thurmont, New Market, Ballenger Creek, Walkersville, Middletown, Brunswick. Emmitsburg, Myersville, Monrovia, Buckeystown, Woodsboro, Jefferson, Adamstown, Libertytown, Clover Hill
Montgomery County​
Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Germantown, Poolesville, Clarksburg, Urbana, Damascus, Silver Spring, Darnestown, Montgomery Village, Olney, Wheaton
Howard County​
Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge, Fulton, North Laurel, Glenelg, West Friendship, Woodstock, Highland, Dayton
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Our Roots

Image displays Sally Bailey, the founder of the Barrier-Free Theatre Model

Sally Bailey

The Barrier-Free Theatre Model was founded by Sally Bailey, RDT/BCT, MSW, MFA, & Professor at Kansas State University, and is used with extensive training and permission.
Barrier- Free Theatre: Including Everyone in Theater Arts available for purchase via Amazon.

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Please send yours to info@barrierfreemd.com

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 Mail: 23219 Stringtown Rd #373 Clarksburg, MD 20871    |    Email: info@barrierfreemd.com    |    Phone: 301-799-8669   |    EIN: 84-2964880
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • Our Story & Core Values
    • Meet the Staff
    • Stay Connected
    • FAQ
  • Programs
    • Inclusive Theater Companies
    • Social Club
    • Classes
    • Actor Portal
  • Get Involved
    • Enroll
    • Internships
    • Volunteer
    • Jobs
  • Media
  • Blog
  • Store
  • Donate