Our vision is that people with and without disabilities in Maryland live, learn, work, and play together.
Council and Department of Disabilities Launch Playgrounds for All Website
September 22, 2025 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) are excited to launc ....
Where is Home? – 10 Stories About What Home Means
September 16, 2025 The Council is proud to announce our latest publication! Where is Home? shares the powerful stories of 10 people with developmental disabil ....
2025 Legislative Session Overview
April 9, 2025 The 2025 Maryland General Assembly legislative session ended on Monday. The Council is proud of the work we did this year with the General Assembly. We educa ....
2022-2026
State Plan Goals
Goal 1
People with developmental disabilities are leaders and advocates.
Goal 2
People with developmental disabilities and their families are empowered to live the lives they want.
Goal 3
People with developmental disabilities and their families have access to their communities, and services and supports. They are treated with dignity and respect.
By The Numbers
$839,078 invested to create a more inclusive community
General Public
25,834 people educated about developmental disability issues
Improvements
35 programs and policies created or improved
Legislators
188 legislators educated about issues related to developmental disabilities
Committees / Councils
34 committees and councils served on to improve policies, program, and practices