Public Policy Priorities

The Council works to improve laws, policies, programs, and services. We work with many people to create the change we want. This includes the governor, state government, and state legislators. There are many issues that affect people with developmental disabilities. Each year the Council picks the top issues we focus on. Click the link below to see this year’s priorities.

2026 Public Policy Priorities

 

This graphic shows how the Council creates change for people with developmental disabilities. It highlights the policy priorities that we are focusing on this year.

Creating Policy Change How We Create Change for People with Developmental Disabilities: We Lead We Partner We Advise We Advocate We Inform We Empower We Educate We Find Solutions 2026 Public Policy Priorities Strong civil rights AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL Housing for all Community Supports AND SERVICES THAT WORK for people Employment that works Information and resources that are accessible Supported Decision Making Training and awarenesS Access to healthcare Effective AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES Inclusive recreation Access to Transportation people with disabilities are leaders and advocates Public Policy Vision People with and without disabilities in Maryland live, learn, work, and play together.