Publications and Reports

To receive copies of any of the Council publications mentioned on this website,  please contact our office. Let us know if you would like to be included on our electronic mailing list.

Click here to view the PDF copy of "Barriers to Quality Child Care Families of Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs Speak Up" A Report of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council

Click here to view the PDF version of "Inclusive Education in Maryland: A Blueprint for Change"

Council Connections-- the quarterly newsletter of the MD Developmental Disabilities Council

Highlights -- the Annual Report of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council

Council Brochure-- a brief description of what the Council does and information on how to become a member

Planning Now:  A Futures and Estate Planning Guide for Parents of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities -- Raising any child to adulthood is full of challenges.  For parents of children with disabilities, concerns about their sons' and daughters' futures are magnified.  It is often difficult for parents to envision the future of their children with disabilities.  But, failing to plan could leave your child in an emergency situation with your hard-earned money not being used the way you intended.  Having a vision for your child's future (and helping your child develeop his or her own vision as he or she gets older) and planning for that future are very important.  By planning, you can better assure that your child's personal and financial future is what you - and your child - desire and need.  Your planning will help maximize your child's independence and dignity and the control he has over his own life.  This guide may be your first step.  (131 pages)

Best and Promising Practices: Supporting people with developmental disabilities in their communities This guide is provided as a resource for people with disabilities, their families and friends, providers, advocates, legislators and policy makers, and others who have an interest in the services provided to people with disabilities.  The achievement of these practices will help ensure a system of supports and services that successfully responds to the coices and needs of people with disabilties.

Family Support Services:  A Guide for Families -- "Family support services hooked me up with so many valuable resources I never knew existed.  They also connected us with other parents who had a wealth of experience and guidance."  "Family support services helps us with things that we need to get by and stay together"

About Families-- When a baby is born into a family, there is excitement, expectation and hope.  We look at the tiny infant and dream of the future.  Who will this baby look like?  What talents does she possess?  What will he be when he grows up?  When a child   We welcome you to share in the stories of five different families - families who, with the assistance of Family Support Services, are raising their children with developmental disabilities at home.  (12 page booklet) view a PDF version or Microsoft Word document

Visions of Equality:  Building a community for everyone -- Communities are rich and diverse.  They exist through a web of informal relationships that collectively offer strength and protection.  People in communities share life's many opportunities and contribute to life's experiences.  We believe in a community that welcomes everyone, no matter how complex or challenging their disability.  The individuals whose stories grace the pages of this booklet are bringing that vision of equality to life.                 
 (12 page booklet) view a PDF version or Microsoft Word document

Thirty Years of Vision & Achievement
An educational publication that illustrates principles and practices of inclusion in school, work and community and describes the Council's work over the past three decades. view a PDF version or Microsoft Word document