2012 Council Connection
Funding Newsletter Winter edition

The Youth Leadership Forum is Accepting Applications for Summer 2012. Application Deadline Feb 29,2012

The Council's 5-Year State Plan is now available 2012-2016

"Departing Rosewood"
A documentary of one man's journey from Rosewood to the community.
View movie

The Council's Newest Publication
"What's Possible: 9 Stories of Changed Lives" is now available!
Read more

The Council is now on FACEBOOK! "Like"our page for updates & announcements.


Opportunity to join the Council! People with developmental disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Membership information

Events & Information

MD Tax payers can donate to a fund for people on the
DDA Waiting List
2012 Tax Information

Reelabilities: Groundbreaking
Film Festival
Feb 1-9

Save-the-Date!
DD Day at the Legislature
February 21, 2012

Health Care Transition for Youth FREE Conference
March, April & May

2012 National Transition Conference:
College & Careers for Youth w/Disabilities
May 30-June 1

23rd Annual APSE Conference: Employment for people w/disabilities in the community.
Temple Grandin scheduled to open conference.
June 27-29

Resources

For parents w/children with Special Health Care Needs, My HC Notebook

View the Council's Public Policy Platform for 2012

New! Medicaid Reference Desk Tool from The Arc

End the WAIT Now!
Campaign
Thousands of people with developmental disabilities and their families are waiting for services!
End the Wait Now

Transportation Resource Info. Point. New Transit Website and hotline
TRIP

Housing & Disability Services Resource Guide 2011

Medicaid Reference Desk is looking for stories from people with cognitive disabilities about using Medicaid to increase their independence.
Report your story