Maryland families cannot be hit twice by disability service cuts

By: Ande Kolp, Laura Howell

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 878

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Across Maryland, thousands of families are watching the state budget debate with growing anxiety — and many are traveling to Annapolis to testify and share deeply personal stories. For them, this is not abstract policy. It is about whether their son has safe overnight support, whether their daughter’s complex medical needs are monitored, and whether they can go to work knowing their loved one is safe.

For the second consecutive year, the Developmental Disabilities Administration …

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