Posts Tagged ‘IDD Community’
Advocating for Maryland’s Disability Support System
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…
Read MorePrince George’s County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center
We are proud to highlight our long-standing partnership with the Prince George’s County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center. Since 2017, Opportunities, Inc. has had the privilege of volunteering with the shelter and supporting its important mission to care for animals, promote adoption, and serve pet owners throughout the community. The shelter provides care for…
Read MoreProtect Maryland’s DDA Budget
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…
Read MoreWhat Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Means to Us
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a national campaign established in 1987 and led by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. Each year, this month is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and highlighting the contributions of people with developmental disabilities across our communities. This month, we join organizations nationwide in celebrating…
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