The Council, Disability Rights Maryland, and the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities recently produced four informational sheets on specific topics related to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and its services in English and Spanish. You…
A Celebration of Inclusion: The Anniversary of the Rosewood Center Closure
On February 13, the crowd gathered for Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature paused to honor and remember the closing of the Rosewood Center after 121 years of operation. On Friday, May 22, 2009,…
New Version of Planning Now Available!
Future and estates planning includes envisioning a desired future for your child. Planning Now discusses the importance of planning and provides essential information, suggestions, and a framework for planning.
Council Sponsored Education and Transition Webinar Series Recordings Now Available!
Recorded presentations, transcripts, and presentation slides for both webinars are now available. Please click the “Learn More” icon below and then select “Now Available” to access information and links to both webinars.
FUNDING SIBSHOPS
The Council has set aside funds to support the facilitation of SibShops in communities throughout Maryland interested in offering a SibShop. Our focus is on areas of Maryland where SibShops are not presently being conducted. SibShops…
Council Funds FY2019 Grants
Check out the projects and initiatives the Council has funded in FY2019 that expand self advocacy and leadership development and impact child care, employment and other priorities.
MARYLAND PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
If you want to learn how to become a long-term agent of change in the community, or you know someone who does, Partners in Policymaking is an excellent way to achieve this. Apply now!
Council hiring for two positions – join our team!
The Council is actively recruiting a full time Dir. and Grants & Information Mgmt and a part time, contractual Communications Specialist. Both positions are crucial to the success of the Council and will help us carry out…
Council Chooses The Arc Maryland as Partners in Policymaking® Grantee
The Council is excited to announce that Arc Maryland has been chosen to manage the Partners in Policymaking® program (Partners) to train individuals with developmental disabilities and families of people with developmental disabilities to become effective advocates for…
Council & MD Works Invest a Total of $341,052 to Improve Employment Outcomes
The Council is partnering with Maryland Works to fund a third round of TIP (Transforming and Improving Practices Through Customized Technical Assistance) grants, providing $116,335 to 12 provider agencies statewide, including three agencies in rural…