Take a look at our annual report, Highlights. Here we share the wide range of issues we addressed and the diverse groups of people we reached in 2017. Be sure to take a look at the “By…
Governor Hogan’s FY19 Budget Released
Governor Hogan released his FY 2019 proposed budget, which covers the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Below you will find highlights of particular interest to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families….
2018 Legislative Session is Underway
The 2018 legislative session is underway. Each week of the session, we publish a list of bills we are monitoring and those that are a priority with links to the bills, their status, and hearing…
Council Invests $75,000 to Increase Inclusive Child Care
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant to Abilities Network in the amount of $75,000 to provide intensive, customized technical assistance to child care providers throughout Maryland…
2017 By the Numbers
It’s been a great first year of our Five-Year Plan. Here’s to four more years of adding to these outcomes!
TIP Grant Results
The first year of TIP (Transforming and Improving Practices Through Customized Technical Assistance) grants has come to a close and the outcomes are in. These grants, designed to improve employment and community-based outcomes for people…
#ExpectationsMatter #ExpectAbility
Here they are! The winners of the Council’s Expectations Matter Expect Ability story/photo contest: First – Third Place Winners, Fan Favorite Winner. Photo: Fan Favorite Winner, Jake Smith and his “Pop” Submitted by: Tracy Smith …
Small Grants Can Now Total $5,000 Each
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities recently voted to raise the small grant total award amount from $2,500 to $5,000 per grant. While not all small grants require this amount of funding, this move is an effort…
Save the Date
Upcoming regional events for the Maryland Community of Practice for supporting Families! Maryland is part of a national initiative, the National Community of Practice: LifeCourse Framework, to expand and improve formal and informal supports for…
The 2017 Council’s Legislative Session Has Ended
The 2017 Maryland legislative session is over – read about budgets and bills that passed that will have a significant impact on Marylander’s with developmental disabilities and their families. All legislative summaries can be viewed…