Our vision is that people with and without disabilities in Maryland live, learn, work, and play together.
The Maryland Legislative Session is underway — and so is the Council’s work!
January 16, 2026 The 2026 legislative session started Wednesday, January 14. The Council is ready to lead, advocate, and take action to improve liv ....
The Council is funding Small Grants!
November 10, 2025 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to fund Small Grants again. Small Grants benefit people with developmental disabilities in Maryland. Peo ....
Council and Department of Disabilities Launch Playgrounds for All Website
September 22, 2025 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) are excited to launc ....
2022-2026
State Plan Goals
Goal 1
People with developmental disabilities are leaders and advocates.
Goal 2
People with developmental disabilities and their families are empowered to live the lives they want.
Goal 3
People with developmental disabilities and their families have access to their communities, and services and supports. They are treated with dignity and respect.
By The Numbers
$839,078 invested to create a more inclusive community
General Public
25,834 people educated about developmental disability issues
Improvements
35 programs and policies created or improved
Legislators
188 legislators educated about issues related to developmental disabilities
Committees / Councils
34 committees and councils served on to improve policies, program, and practices