Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition celebrates budget restorations, legislative victories for Marylanders with disabilities

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the Maryland state 2025 legislative session comes to a close, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition is celebrating a successful season after mobilizing its extensive grassroots network for advocacy and collaborating with legislative leaders to secure more than $1 billion in restored or newly allocated funds across fiscal years 2025 and 2026. In addition to budgetary successes, the Coalition […]

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Marylanders with disabilities to hold action night in Annapolis to protest budget cuts

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders with disabilities will hold an action night in Annapolis on Monday to protest Governor Wes Moore’s proposed budget cuts. The “These Are Our Lives” action night is organized and led by people with disabilities who will draw from their own lived experiences. On Monday night, March 3rd, people with developmental disabilities will come together to share their personal […]

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

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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Baltimore County recognizes achievements by and for people with disabilities

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At Wednesday’s 27th annual Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities Awards ceremony, an enthusiastic crowd helped to recognize the achievements of eleven individuals, employers, advocates and organizations for their outstanding achievements and contributions. The Commission on Disabilities provides support and advocacy for County residents with disabilities and works to ensure that County programs, buildings and services are open equally to all […]

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