September 22, 2025 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) are excited to launch our Playgrounds for All website. This new website promotes playgrounds where people with and…
Where is Home? – 10 Stories About What Home Means
September 16, 2025 The Council is proud to announce our latest publication! Where is Home? shares the powerful stories of 10 people with developmental disabilities in Maryland who are living and thriving in…
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 educated leaders on…
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 you. The Council will…
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…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM celebrates workers with disabilities. This year’s NDEAM theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” It highlights that people with disabilities want the same…
2024 Legislative Session Overview
April 10, 2024 The 2024 Maryland General Assembly legislative session just ended. The Council did a lot of work this session to advocate for the issues important to people with developmental disabilities and their families….
2024 Legislative Session Begins
The 2024 Maryland legislative session starts today, Wednesday, January 10. Use the resources below to learn more about legislative session and advocate for the issues important to you. What is Legislative Session?…
Council and Maryland Department of Disabilities Create Inclusive Playground Framework
October 19, 2023 Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and Maryland Department of Disabilities Create Inclusive Playground Framework The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) released the Framework and Toolkit for…
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.” In recognition of NDEAM, the Council is highlighting Council members with developmental disabilities who are…