Whether you have already participated in your first video meeting or are about to, we know how critical clear, plain guides are for a successful meeting. To help, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, in…
Photo Contest Announced – Comfort and Connection
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting to everyone, including people with developmental disabilities and their families. We are discovering new and creative ways to find comfort and stay connected to friends and family, despite social distancing,…
Stories of Struggle and Success in Creating Meaningful Days
The Council’s newest publication, What Matters, tells the stories of nine people with developmental disabilities who work and have meaningful days in their communities. The Council developed What Matters with input from people with developmental…
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…
New Informational Sheets about the DDA and Its Services Available in English and en Español.
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.