Developmental disability advocates gather for one last rally before Senate budget decisions

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 541

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hundreds of developmental disability advocates rallied on Lawyers Mall Thursday to persuade lawmakers to restore what could be a massive budget cut to the agency that oversees services – what one called a last “Hail Mary” effort before senators begin votes Friday on next year’s budget.

As the rain picked up and temperatures dropped rapidly, advocates warned that the proposed $150 million cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration budget in fiscal 2027 could threaten the …

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