Self-Advocate Gregory J. attending last year's Emergency Rally in Annapolis, MD. (Photo by Savannah Johnson/Ardmore Enterprises)
A group of advocates and self-advocates at last year's Emergency Rally in Annapolis, MD. (Photo by Savannah Johnson/Ardmore Enterprises)
Save Our Supports: Advocate for Ardmore
Maryland is facing a significant budget shortfall this legislative session, leading to cost containment measures across state agencies. Among the most concerning proposals are reductions to the Developmental Disabilities Administration, which funds essential services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Through our Save Our Supports advocacy efforts, we are standing together to protect the stability, independence, and community access these services make possible. Proposed cuts would have immediate and lasting consequences for individuals, families, and the providers who ensure critical supports remain in place.
This is a pivotal moment for our community. The decisions made this session will shape the future of disability services in Maryland, and our collective voice matters.
What's Is at Risk?
Proposed reductions threaten the stability that people and families depend on by:
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Limiting Access: Fewer pathways to services for those seeking critical supports.
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Increasing Wait Times: Extended delays that people and their families without needed assistance.
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Reducing Choice & Flexibility: Fewer options in how and where people receive services, undermining person centered supports.
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Increasing Crisis Risk: When community based services are weakened, people face a greater likelihood of displacement or institutional settings, outcomes that are more costly and less effective than sustained community support
DDA funding serves as the foundation that empowers Marylanders with disabilities to live in their own homes, pursue meaningful employment, and access the daily supports that make independence and community life possible.
How You Can Help
Contact Your Legislators
Your voice matters. Use the "Save Our Supports" Action widget to quickly and easily reach your local legislators.
Simply fill it out, and a letter will be sent on your behalf urging Maryland lawmakers to protect funding for disability services.
Stay Informed
Stay engaged through our Ardmore Advocacy Webinar Series: Save Our Supports. Fill out the form to receive advocacy updates, webinar invitations, information on upcoming hearings, and urgent action alerts.
MARYLAND DDA FUNDING RESOURCES
Protect DDA Funding. Protect Our Supports.
Every action matters. Your voice and advocacy are critical as Maryland considers budget reductions that threaten Developmental Disabilities Administration funding and the services people rely on every day. Together, we can protect access to community based supports, preserve independence, and ensure individuals and families continue to receive the stability, opportunities, and dignity they deserve.
For advocacy related questions or to get more involved, please contact us at advocacy@ardmoreenterprises.org.
Thank you for standing with Ardmore and the disability community. Together, we will protect our supports and keep the momentum going.