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

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Future in Focus: Disabled Marylanders abandoned by Governor Moore

Posted on January 27, 2025 by News Desk

The following is an editorial piece from Maryland House of Delegates candidate Glen Geelhaar. Governor Moore’s budget priorities are becoming clear—and troubling. His proposed 2025 budget includes a $200 million cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and eliminates $5.5 million for Low Intensity Support Services. These cuts strip families of children with autism of access to programs like therapeutic […]

Centria Autism opens first Maryland location with new Life Skills Autism Academy in Nottingham

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Centria Autism, a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, this week announced that a new Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center has opened in Nottingham, the company’s first center in the state. Centria places an emphasis on early intervention with its LSAA centers, providing high-intensive, specialized ABA therapy to children with autism who are five years […]

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Governor Moore visits Middle River to sign largest military tax cut for younger veterans in a generation

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Governor Wes Moore this weekend presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s sixth bill signing at the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing in Middle River, signing the largest military tax cut for younger veterans in a generation and highlighting the administration’s commitment to strengthening the military and honoring veterans in Maryland. “We need to support our military community because […]

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Governor Moore proclaims April as Autism Acceptance Month in Maryland

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday presented a proclamation declaring April as Autism Acceptance Month in Maryland. The proclamation recognizes people who are living with autism and those who advocate on their behalf, and honors the contributions of the autism community. “Individuals with autism have incredible strengths and gifts that often go untapped,” said Gov. Moore. “This month and every […]

Dorsey Keith, Parkvile High student with Autism, voted Homecoming King

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—A feelgood story for the ages went down at Parkville High School last weekend. On Saturday, some 800 students not only celebrated their homecoming dance, but they also celebrated and embraced their incredibly diverse student body. Th students elected Dorsey Keith IV, a student with Autism, as this year’s Homecoming King. According to the school, Dorsey is well liked […]

Frosh joins bipartisan coalition seeking congressional support for autism services

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Thursday announced he would be joining a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general calling upon Congress to authorize the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2019. This legislation provides ongoing federal support for research into autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and services to those affected by these […]

Catapult Learning’s Little Leaves opens new behavioral health center in White Marsh

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a division of Catapult Learning and a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for children, today announced the opening of its new center in White Marsh, Maryland. Little Leaves is dedicated to helping children with social, communication, and behavioral challenges grow and succeed so that they can actively participate in their families and communities. The […]

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