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. ....

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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 ....

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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 ....

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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

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More Funds

627372

$627,372 invested to build a more inclusive community

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General Public

63915

63,915 people educated about developmental disability issues

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Child Care Providers

128

128 child care providers received training about how to support children with specific developmental disabilities

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Improvements

25

25 statutes, regulations, programs, and policies improved

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Legislators

188

188 legislators educated about issues related to developmental disabilities

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Committees / Councils

24

24 Committees/Councils served on to improve policies, program, and practices