April 14, 2026 The 2026 Maryland legislative session was difficult for the disability community. Disability services faced large budget cuts for the second year in a row. The Council, along with our…
Tell us what you think about our next State Plan!
The State Plan is the roadmap the Council follows to help us reach our goals. It guides us to take action, create change, and improve lives. Learn more about the State Plan here….
The Maryland Legislative Session is underway — and so is the Council’s work!
January 16, 2026 The 2026 legislative session started Wednesday, January 14. The Council is ready to lead, advocate, and take action to improve lives. Throughout the session, we work to make sure legislators and leaders…
The Council is funding Small Grants!
November 10, 2025 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to fund Small Grants again. Small Grants benefit people with developmental disabilities in Maryland. People, groups, and organizations can apply. Small Grants…
Council and Department of Disabilities Launch Playgrounds for All Website
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…