The Arc Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services blast Governor Moore’s State of the State following budget cuts for Marylanders with developmental disabilities

BALTIMORE, MD—Members of Maryland’s developmental disabilities community say they remain deeply disappointed in Governor Wes Moore’s budget decisions that cut $200 million in general funds, resulting in a massive $457 million (state and federal) cut for FY26. This represents a 22% reduction in funding for critical developmental disabilities services and supports for Marylanders with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral […]

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition to host emergency rally to protect developmental disability services in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition, which includes The Arc Maryland, Disability Rights Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS), Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, and People on the Go Maryland, will hold a crucial rally in Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Monday night to highlight the impact of the proposed $457 million budget cut to developmental disabilities services. Organizers say […]