Want to learn more about supported decision-making? The Council has a fact sheet for that!
Adults can use supported decision-making to get support to understand, consider, and make decisions themselves.
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That's a wrap! The Council just released the 2023 Legislative Overview and the final legislative reports.
During #MDGA2023, the Council tracked 141 bills and provided testimony to legislative committees on 80 priority bills.
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Governor Hogan released his FY 2023 proposed budget last week, which covers the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. Check out the highlights of interest to people with developmental disabilities. #Budget #MDGA2022 #ClickBelowForMoreInfo
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It is the first Friday of the legislative session, and that means it is time for our weekly legislative report.
Find out what bills our policy team are prioritizing and those they are monitoring #MDGA2022 #Policy #ClickBelowForMoreInfo
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Association of University Centers on Disabilities seeks applicants for the 2021 Policy Fellowship. The goal of the Fellowship is to enhance the leadership capacity of the Fellow through work experiences and responsibilities.
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The Council, in partnership with the Arc Maryland, is now accepting applications for a Small Grant Opportunity: Engagement and Comfort during the #COVID19 Pandemic. #ClickBelowForMoreInfo #SmallGrants conta.cc/3ceceC0
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It is Friday, and that means the update to our weekly legislative reports.
Find out what bills our policy team are prioritizing and those they are monitoring. #MDGA21 #Policy #ClickBelowForMoreInfo
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The Council is hiring! Do you have experience managing grants? Are you experienced with reporting outcomes and outputs? If so, consider joining our small team. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2021.
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#CouncilConnection #Highlights2019 Highlights 2019 celebrates change, both at the Council and all around Maryland! Learn more about the positive change we made together. Download your copy of Highlights 2019 today. #ClickBelowForMoreInfo conta.cc/2W07NlC
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In 2019 the Council funded 13 Education Training and Event Sponsorships (ETES) and Small Grants, increasing knowledge and skills to more than 600 people with developmental disabilities and families. #LearnMore #SmallGrants #ETES #ClickBelowForMoreInfo👇
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The Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) is the key opportunity to educate and inform policymakers on Capitol Hill and about issues that affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #ClickBelowForMoreInfo👇 #PolicySeminar #TheMoreYouKnow disabilitypolicyseminar.org/
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Did you know the ADA and other federal civil rights laws were enacted to combat discrimination, which also protects the fundamental right to vote, for all Americans. Learn more, #ClickBelowForMoreInfo #YourVoteMatters #KnowYourRights ada.gov/ada_voting/ada_votin…
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"How can people with intellectual disabilities and their families choose the best college options? Think College Search is a great resource for this process. #ClickBelowForMoreInfo #ExpecatationsMatter #InclusionMatters #CollegeBound thinkcollege.net/resource/tr…
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Google, in partnership with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, hopes to make voice computing more accessible with "Project Understood". #ClickBelowForMoreInfo #InclusionMatters ow.ly/yFe750xO6d5
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The Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) is the key opportunity to have advocates educate and inform policymakers on Capitol Hill and about issues that affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #ClickBelowForMoreInfo #TheMoreYouKnow
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DD Day registration is live. This event does sell out. Register now to reserve your spot. #MDLegislativeSession #ClickBelowForMoreInfo
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