Our vision is that people with and without disabilities in Maryland live, learn, work, and play together.
Council Member Monday – National Disability Employment Awareness Month Edition
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation. ....
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” In recognition of NDEAM, the Co ....
Announcing the 2022 Photo Contest Winners
COVID changed how we connect with each other and the world around us. The Council loved seeing who you are connecting with others in the community and spending time outside now that the ....
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
$712,300 invested to build a more inclusive community
General Public
20,287 people educated about developmental disability issues
Community Providers
121 Community providers implemented policies, procedures, or programs to support people with developmental disabilities
Improvements
10 statutes, regulations, and policies improved
Legislators
188 legislators educated about issues related to developmental disabilities
Committees / Councils
22 Committees/Councils served on to improve policies, program, and practices