meaningful adult life and opportunities. In FY2017, 685 transitioning youth
are anticipated.
IV.
EDUCATION & CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Ensure students with I/DD have access to inclusive, quality, free and
appropriate public education (preschool, primary, secondary, and postsecondary education) and receive appropriate accommodations to
participate in all aspects of education life.
Ensure children with I/DD are included in neighborhood child care,
regardless of the nature or level of their disability.
V.
EMPLOYMENT
Increase opportunities for competitive, integrated employment at fair
wages (“Employment First”) with sufficient funding to provide these
supports.
VI.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Increase affordable and accessible housing so people with I/DD can live in
the community. Accessible housing incudes physical access, as well as,
access to transportation for jobs and social opportunities.
VII.
LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUSTICE
Support the Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators to
promote inclusion of individuals with I/DD to “reduce stigma, increase
safety, and inspire relationships of acceptance and support for all
Marylanders.”
VIII.
ABLE ACT
Support legislation to establish a state program that will allow individuals to
open ABLE accounts as soon as legally possible.
IX.
CIVIL RIGHTS
Close the remaining state institutions and oppose the expansion of State
Residential Centers (SRCs) and new admissions including respite care.
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