Public Policy and Legislative Advocacy Events
Developmental Disabilities Day
Our largest advocacy event takes place during the Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session in Annapolis. In February, The Arc Maryland and our Developmental Disabilities Coalition partners hosted hundreds of self-advocates, family members and professionals to the Real Lives Campaign Event. The Arc Maryland and Coalition members honored Governor O’Malley for his role in restoring underspent DDA funds. Advocates marched to the Capital for the DD Day rally and advocated for funding for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Calendar Day Every year we deliver Legislative Birthday Calendars to members of The General Assembly. This year’s calendar was a tribute to Real Jobs for Real Pay. Employment is an important issue for everyone during tough economic times. We were pleased to highlight 14 individuals and their employment stories from around the state. This year’s calendar was sponsored by the eleven local chapters of The Arc and People on the Go Maryland.