Advocates for disabilities community are facing ‘déjà vu’ over proposed budget cuts

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Developmental disabilities caregiver Idris Idowu fears that a Moore administration proposal to slash $150 million from the state agency that oversees those services will not only hurt his clients — if could threaten his ability to support his family as well.

“I have a family of four depending on me. My children look to me to keep a roof over their heads or food on the table,” Idowu told rallygoers Wednesday in Annapolis. “Now you …

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