Disability Rights Maryland

12/05/2025

Maryland is often on the forefront of pushing for change and justice. Thank you Senator Chris Van Hollen for keeping up the trend!

Thank you to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Chris Van Hollen, Friends of Glenn Thompson - Team GT & Congressman Jared Huffman for championing the IDEA 50th Anniversary Resolution.

Your leadership uplifts students with disabilities and protects the right to learn in inclusive, supportive schools.

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12/02/2025

Imagine a Maryland where people with disabilities can travel safely, don’t have to fight to reach their goals, and have everything they need within reach. That’s what we’re fighting for. On this Giving Tuesday will you partner us with a gift of $10, $50, or $150?

11/29/2025

As we round out Assistive Technology Month, here’s a few bills that passed this year that will expand access to assistive technology in Maryland. We are proud that our advocacy paired with our partners, can help expand access and make Maryland more inclusive!

11/27/2025

Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to partner with us in fighting for a more inclusive Maryland.

We’ve come a long way and have a ways to go. When you partner with us you’re not only helping us change lives but change systems. Systems that can either create barriers for people with disabilities or create opportunities.

Help us reach our goal to serve more people and change more systems. DisabilityRightsMD.org/Donate

11/26/2025

Reliable transportation is critical when it comes to creating an inclusive Maryland. If Marylanders can't trust that they can get to work, medical appointments, to see their families, get to school, etc. then how can they thrive? How can they reach their health, financial, and social goals?

Disabled transit riders who depend on Mobility service in Maryland are constantly left waiting, according to a disability rights advocacy group.

11/21/2025

Next week our office will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday, November 26 and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 27-28. We will reopen Monday, December 1, 2025.

11/19/2025

Last night, DRM celebrated Leslie Seid Margolis’ receipt of Maryland Legal Services Corporation’s Benjamin L. Cardin Distinguished Service award at historic Westminster Hall.

Leslie’s 40 years of legal service advocacy are marked by her deep commitment to both individuals and systemic change. She is a fearless advocate, an engaged community volunteer, a mentor, and a leader.

Congratulations to all of the MLSC 2025 honorees!

11/18/2025

Maryland's State Highway Administration (SHA) has developed an ADA Transition Plan outlining their ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility on public rights-of-way owned and maintained by SHA.

Your feedback is needed. Learn More Here: https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/pressreleasedetails.aspx?newsId=5513&PageId=818

We will host two virtual public meetings this month to gather feedback on our Draft 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gj4C50XrkuI

11/08/2025

In observance of Veteran's Day, DRM will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025. We will reopen Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

11/07/2025

The Baltimore City Fire Department is giving away FREE Lifetone HL Smoke Alarms to Baltimore City residents who need them. These alarms are designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and include a bed shaker feature, bright lights, voice alert, and are compatible with existing smoke alarms.

Visit https://bmorefiresafe.org/ to schedule an installation or request one.

The Baltimore City Fire Department is working to keep everyone safe, and that includes providing smoke alarms for people who are hard of hearing.

10/29/2025

ALERT: Charting the LifeCourse on November 1 has been postponed. Stay tuned for updates.

10/28/2025

"“You really get a different perspective when you’re actually using our streets, our sidewalks, our public transit, and you get a firsthand experience on how those systems might work or not work,” said Daria Pugh, an attorney with Disability Rights Maryland, which recently sponsored a Week Without Driving campaign and invited local lawmakers to participate."

Read the full article:

Roughly a third of Baltimore residents don’t have a car in a city where getting around without one can be an exercise in planning ahead or a serious barrier to work and life.