Access in Action is N.A.M.E.'s signature professional learning experience for nonprofit, community-based, and out-of-school-time organizations serving children and families in Baltimore and across the DMV.
This training exists because inclusion cannot rely on individual effort alone. Too often, staff are deeply committed to doing right by children with disabilities and their families, yet are left without the systems, shared language, or structural support needed to make access consistent and sustainable. Access in Action was designed to close that gap.
Grounded in IDEA, ADA, and Section 504, and aligned with Maryland guidance, this training translates complex law, policy, and research into plain language and practical action. The focus is not on compliance for compliance's sake, but on building systems that work day to day: staff member to staff member, family to family.
At its core, Access in Action is about moving organizations from intention to infrastructure.
For organizations that want a hands-on experience, Access in Action is available in person for nonprofits and OST programs in Baltimore City and throughout the DMV, direct coaching, scenario-based discussion, and problem-solving rooted in your organization's actual context.
Especially effective for teams navigating staff turnover, program expansion, or increased family needs related to disability and access. Organizations leave with a starting point for an Inclusion Action Plan tailored to their program.
Designed for organizations that need flexibility without sacrificing depth. Staff and families engage on their own schedule while maintaining consistency across sites, teams, and roles, structured, research-informed, and written in plain language.
Well-suited for onboarding new staff, training part-time teams, or organizations with multiple locations. Completion includes access to templates and planning tools you can revisit over time.
Submit the form below with your organization's context: team size, current challenges, and what prompted you to reach out.
We'll talk through in-person vs. online, timing, and what your staff most needs, then confirm dates.
Your team leaves with a starting Inclusion Action Plan and templates you can revisit as your program grows.
We'll be in touch about scheduling.
3203 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD
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