New Spanish Version of Planning Now Available (Una Nueva Versión en Españolde Planificar Ahora)

A new Spanish version of Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guide for Families of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities makes this Council resource available to even more families. Download the guide in…

National and State Resources

National and State Resources   National Organizations   Administration on Disabilities (AoD) AoD is a federal agency that oversees the Developmental Disabilities Councils, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and Protection & Advocacy Systems…

5-Year Plan

5-Year Plan Every 5 years, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council develops a plan that guides our work. This is called our State Plan. The State Plan identifies barriers that get in the way of people with…

Small Grant Policy

Small Grant Policy Small Grant Policy – Easy Read Version Small Grant Policy What is the Council’s Mission? We create change to make it possible for people with developmental disabilities to live the lives they…

Large Grants

Large Grants Current Request for Proposals The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) is excited to announce a new funding opportunity. The Council wants to increase access to the availability of information, resources, and training for people with…

Publications & Reports

Publications   Contact us if you would like to receive copies of Council publications. We can also send our publications: In an accessible format like large print of braille In another language Call 410-767-6249 or…

Small Grants

Small Grants The Council is not accepting applications for Small Grants at this time.   The Council uses Small Grant funding to support: Projects Trainings in Maryland Conferences in other states Small Grants must be…