Jun 2, 2025 | News, Public Advocacy, Recent
A Roadmap for Future Planning for Adults with Disabilities and the Families, Providers and Administrators that Support Them Many individuals with I/DD rely on aging parents or family members as their primary caregivers. As lifespans increase, a growing number of...
Feb 20, 2025 | Meetings, News, Recent
LINK TO SDAN’s LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR YOUR PRESENCE SENDS THE STRONGEST MESSAGE POSSIBLE! UPCOMING DDA BUDGET HEARINGS! SB0319/HB0350 Budget Bill Oppose Cuts to DDA Funding IN THE SENATE Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 1:00 PM CARPOOL SIGNUP HERE FOR 2/20/2025...
Jan 30, 2025 | Meetings, News, Recent
We are facing an unprecedented threat to DD supports with draconian cuts to funding for people with developmental disabilities and providers of community-based supports. On Monday Night, please come to Lawyers Mall in Annapolis to join the Maryland DD Coalition Rally...
Jan 28, 2025 | Documentaries, News, Public Advocacy, Recent
#1. On December 9, 2024, the MDH-DDA reported on Self-Directed Services and IFDGS spending to the Joint Chairs of the Senate Budget and Taxation and the House Appropriation Committees: * DOWNLOAD the MDH-DDA report: Department of Health-Developmental Disabilities...
Jan 28, 2025 | Meetings, News, Recent
In addition to DD Day at the legislature on Thursday, February 13th, here are other important dates to add to your calendar. More on coordinating with others in our community for DD Day and one-pager talking points will follow in a separate email. BUDGET HEARINGS...
Jan 28, 2025 | News, Notes, Public Advocacy, Recent, SDAN, Summaries
In his fiscal 2026 budget proposal, Governor Wes Moore recently called for a $200 million reduction in funding for the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). If you witnessed the unprecedented denials and other actions taken by the Department of Health (MDH)...
