Disability Rights Maryland

02/13/2026

DRM will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President's Day.

02/13/2026

Join us Wednesday, February 18th at 11:15am for a rally at the Lawyers Mall area of Annapolis next to the State House. Hear from other advocates about the importance of DD services, and the positive impact they have on people who need them. This rally is free and open to all who can attend.

02/05/2026

Join us and our partners on Monday in Annapolis to help eliminate barriers for people coming home from jail and prison.

Register Here: tinyurl.com/cjrrallyfeb2026

On Feb 9, join BUILD & allies across the state in Annapolis to demand real second chances.

We’re pushing for policies that remove barriers for people with criminal records — & strengthen our communities.
-Clean Slate
-Fair Chance Housing

🚌 Buses from Baltimore | ⏰ 7 PM
📍 Lawyer’s Mall
🔗 tinyurl.com/CJRRallyFeb2026

02/03/2026

Legal representation in civil legal matters isn't a right but it can be the thing that prevents a low-income family from facing a life-altering consequence.


https://www.mdaccesstojustice.org/

75% is too high.

That's the percentage of low-income Marylanders who face at least one civil legal issue in a year. These are issues that affect housing, safety, and health. The need is overwhelming, underscoring the urgent necessity of legal aid services. Justice shouldn't depend on what's in your wallet.

🔗: View the full Empowered Video Project at the link in our comment section below and share this post to help us spread the word.

02/03/2026

MTA Celebrates Transit Equity Day on Wednesday, February 4th, to honor the birthday and legacy of Rosa Parks. In the spirit of expanding equitable transit access to all riders. All MTA transit service will be free. For complete details visit https://www.mta.maryland.gov/articles/532

01/30/2026

We recognize that this storm has created serious challenges, and that extremely cold temperatures and repeated freeze–thaw cycles make snow and ice removal more difficult. We appreciate the actions Baltimore City and Maryland are taking and their efforts to communicate with residents. At the same time, more must be done to ensure that people with disabilities are not left without access to transportation, medical care, work and their communities.

Read the Full Statement:

DRM Statement, January 29, 2026 We recognize that this storm has created serious challenges, and that extremely cold temperatures and repeated freeze–thaw cycles make snow and ice removal more difficult. We appreciate the actions Baltimore City and Maryland are taking and their efforts to ...

01/27/2026

After Congress approved roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade, California advocates are worried about the future of home-based care covered by Medi-Cal.

01/16/2026

People deserve to be effectively represented in potentially life changing legal cases!!

We’re on a mission to make justice accessible to everyone.⚖️

We are proud to share EMPOWERED, a collaboration from the Maryland Access to Justice Commission and the Maryland Legal Services Corporation, with support from Maryland Legal Aid. Our video project highlights the life-changing impact of civil legal aid.

Without counsel, civil legal cases such as evictions, custody disputes, or denial of benefits are often unsuccessful. Civil legal aid flips that outcome, giving Marylanders the support they need to protect their rights and move forward with stability and dignity.

🔗: View the full video at the link in our comment section below and share this post to help us spread the word.

01/14/2026

The largest advocacy day in Maryland is back: Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature! Join us in Annapolis on Thursday, February 18th, from 8 to 11 AM to learn about advocacy priorities for the DD Community and hear from state leaders before meeting with your representatives.
Get your tickets today at https://events.humanitix.com/dd-day-26

01/09/2026

Check out this National Disability Leadership Series...

01/07/2026

Join our friends at MIH in Annapolis later this month...

On Jan. 28, Maryland Inclusive Housing (MIH), in partnership with Del. Jennifer White Holland, will host a Legislative Lunch at...