March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (#DDAwareness2022). The theme this year is “Worlds Imagined.” The Council imagines a world where people with developmental disabilities live the lives they want with the support they…
The 2022 Legislative Session Starts January 12, 2022
Check out our 2022 Public Policy Priorities. It provides a short description of how we will focus our advocacy efforts to create change so people with developmental disabilities live the lives they want…
The Council and the Maryland Department of Health Partner to Bring You COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Plain Language
BALTIMORE – January 3, 2022 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced the release of seven (7) COVID-19 fact sheets in plain language. …
The Council’s New 5 Year Plan Starts October 1, 2021
Every 5 years the Council develops a plan that guides our work. This is called our State Plan. The 2022-2026 State Plan starts on October 1, 2021, and ends September 30, 2026. We asked…
The Council’s Updated Website
We know change happens when everyone understands how to make change possible. That is why we translated all of the information and resources on the Council’s website into plain language. We also know that…
Council Membership Opportunity
The Council is looking for new members to fill several positions that will open in July of 2022. We will accept applications through March 4, 2022. To learn more about how to become…
A new law just passed in Maryland – Changing Facilities for Adults
DID YOU KNOW? A new law just passed in Maryland, and… Changing facilities for the personal care needs of adults may be coming to a public building near you! Learn more by downloading our…
The Council Announces a New Funding Opportunity
Rebuilding DDA Providers throughout Maryland through Technical Assistance The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council seeks proposals by consultants, business acumen development organizations, noted subject matter experts, and others to engage in a demonstration project to provide technical assistance…
DD Days at the Legislature
Developmental Disabilities Days at the Legislature (DD Days) is an event that advocates look forward to all year long! This year, we are expanding our reach through a week of virtual advocacy and opportunities for…
The Council Announces a New Funding Opportunity
In 2017 the Council started a campaign to convey a simple point, #ExpectationsMatter #ExpectAbility. We knew hashtags alone would not raise every expectation, or change every mind or every action, but we wanted to…