Our vision is that people with and without disabilities in Maryland live, learn, work, and play together.
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 ....
2025 Legislative Session Begins
The 2025 Maryland legislative session starts on Wednesday, January 8. Use the resources below to learn more about legislative session and advocate for the issues important to ....
We want to hear from you!
Please help us identify the best ways to create change and improve lives for Marylanders with developmental disabilities! Every 5 years, the Council develops a new State Plan. This State Plan is a roadmap ....
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