Disability Rights Maryland

03/13/2026

Maryland State Board of Elections will be hosting three (3) days of in-person public demonstrations of the accessible ballot marking device and precinct based tabulator. The demonstration will allow the public to ask questions and submit comments.

The demonstrations are free and open to the public. RSVP through the link below. Videos depicting the voting systems will be available to people who cannot attend in person upon request after March 25, 2026. Please submit all requests to info.sbe@maryland.gov.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ce3821109765390f86354b0895183


Questions? Call 1-800-222-8683 or email info.sbe@maryland.gov.

03/09/2026

Transportation is linked to quality of life for all people. We would love to see more Marylanders with disabilities get involved in transportation advocacy.

This is a great first step.

03/09/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. It's the perfect time to raise awareness and share ways to support the brain injury community. Here are 2 ways to get started:

1. Share your story: https://biausa.org/brain-injury/community/personal-stories/tell-your-story
2. Start a fundraiser: https://give.biausa.org/campaign/2026-brain-injury-awareness-month/c752403

03/05/2026

Don't forget to register for MDF Voter Education Workshop.

📅 Date: March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
📍 Location: The League for People with Disabilities
1111 E Cold Spring Ln. Baltimore, Maryland - 21239
This free workshop is an opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference in your community.
👉 Register here:
https://events.mdworks.com/MDFVoterEducationWorkshop...

Make an impact—your vote, your voice matters!
Join the Maryland Disability Forum for an in-person Voter Education Workshop designed for individuals with disabilities. Learn about accessible voting options, your rights as a voter, and how to make sure your voice is heard at the polls.

📅 Date: March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
📍 Location: The League for People with Disabilities
1111 E Cold Spring Ln. Baltimore, Maryland - 21239

This free workshop is an opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference in your community.

👉 Register here:
https://events.mdworks.com/MDFVoterEducationWorkshop #/?lang=en

Hosted in partnership with The League for People with Disabilities, Disability Rights Maryland, The Arc Maryland, Maryland Works, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, and the Maryland Association of Community Services. See less

03/05/2026

From a mom navigating the legal process before having counsel...

"When you don't have the answers and you don't have any place to turn, it's so frustrating. You feel beaten down before you have a chance to win...It was like trying to put a puzzle together when you didn't know where the pieces were. Not all of them, you only had partial."

Everyone deserves a fighting chance, and when we , we empower our entire community.

When Marylanders have a voice in the courtroom, our entire community stands stronger. ⚖️

Legal aid is more than a consultation; it’s the difference between a family keeping their home and being displaced. It’s the shield that ensures safety and the foundation that keeps our Maryland neighborhoods standing strong. Everyone deserves a fighting chance, and when we , we empower our entire community.

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

02/24/2026

Every year at DD Day at the Legislature we join together in Annapolis to remind our elected officials that Marylanders with disabilities will not be silent and will not be ignored.

This year was no different.

Here are a few snapshots of the day.

02/23/2026

DD Day was an amazing experience! So glad we could be part of it.

02/21/2026

We can’t deny the interconnectedness of the disability and civil rights movements in our country. So this month we celebrate the contributions of Black people despite their struggle for equal rights and treatment.

Pictured: Brad Lomax was a leader in the 1977 Section 504 sit-ins who used his Black Panther Party connections to organize daily meals for protestors. Louise B. Miller was a Black disability rights advocate whose fight for her Deaf children challenged both racial segregation and disability barriers to education. Haben Girma is a lawyer, author, and speaker, who has worked to promote accessible technology and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Joyce Ardell Jackson was a disabled Black activist involved in the 504 sits-ins, who later met with officials in the President Carter Administration.

Who else should we be celebrating?

02/20/2026

The Maryland State Rehabilitation Council make recommendations to Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) in order to promote the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.

We're proud to have Braden represent DRM on the council.

Meet Maryland State Rehabilitation Council Member Braden Stinar. Staff Attorney at Disability Rights Maryland , the State’s Protection and Advocacy Agency. Mr. Stinar was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2023 and his work at DRM focuses on removing barriers to employment, special education services, and voting rights for Marylanders with disabilities.
Image description: Mr. Stinar is a white male with dirty blond hair and a neatly close-cropped beard with subtle red tones. He is wearing a navy-blue suit, a light-blue dress shirt, and a coordinating tie patterned in shades of blue, gray, and cream. He is smiling with his lips closed. The background is a softly blurred urban city.
https://msrc.maryland.gov/Pages/Roster.aspx

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.