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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2024

October 10, 2024

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM celebrates workers with disabilities. Some of our Council members are excited to share their thoughts about NDEAM and the importance of “Access to Good Jobs for All.”

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2024 Legislative Session Overview

April 10, 2024

The 2024 Maryland General Assembly legislative session just ended. The Council did a lot of work this session to advocate for the issues important to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Read our 2024 legislative overview to learn about some of the bills we focused on this year.

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2024 Legislative Session Begins

January 10, 2024

The 2024 Maryland legislative session starts Wednesday, January 10. Use these resources to learn more about legislative session and advocate for the issues important to you.

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Council and Maryland Department of Disabilities Create Inclusive Playground Framework

October 19, 2023

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) released the Framework and Toolkit for Inclusive Playgrounds in Maryland.

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Council Member Monday: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 17, 2022

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In recognition of NDEAM, the Council is highlighting Council members with developmental disabilities who are employed in the community.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 1, 2022

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In recognition of NDEAM, the Council wants to highlight Marylanders with developmental disabilities who are employed in the community.

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Announcing the 2022 Photo Contest Winners

August 17, 2022

COVID changed how we connect with each other and the world around us. The Council loved seeing who you are connecting with others in the community and spending time outside now that the warm weather is here.

We received so many fantastic stories and photos. Our selection committee had difficult decisions to make, and we thank everyone who participated.

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