Our vision is that people with and without disabilities in Maryland live, learn, work, and play together.
2024 Legislative Session Overview
April 10, 2024 The 2024 Maryland General Assembly legislative session just ended. The Council did a lot of work this session to advocate for the issues important to people with developmental disabilities ....
2024 Legislative Session Begins
The 2024 Maryland legislative session starts today, Wednesday, January 10. Use the resources below to learn more about legislative session and advocate for the issues important to you. & ....
Council and Maryland Department of Disabilities Create Inclusive Playground Framework
October 19, 2023 Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and Maryland Department of Disabilities Create Inclusive Playground Framework The Maryl ....
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
More Funds
$842,023 invested to build a more inclusive community
General Public
27,357 people educated about developmental disability issues
Improvements
36 programs and policies created or improved
Legislators
188 legislators educated about issues related to developmental disabilities
Committees / Councils
27 committees and councils served on to improve policies, program, and practices