Advocacy

Leadership from Opportunities, Inc. took an active role in advocating for policy changes and funding decisions that directly impact Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the families who love them, and the community providers who support them. Advocacy like this is central to our mission to empower people, advance inclusion and ensure the stability…

URGENT ACTION ALERT: Major cuts have been proposed to Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) budget These cuts include: $155.4 million in State General Funds $310.8 million total with federal match These reductions could significantly impact services and supports for people with the highest needs. If approved, the proposed changes could: Reduce funding for one-to-one and…