Resources

• • Makom Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Makom Testimony Opposing Cuts
  • Proposed 2026 Developmental Disabilities Administration Budget Briefing
  • Maryland-Developmental-Disabilities-Coalition-Commends-Maryland 
  • MD Developmental Disabilities Coalition Fact Sheet

  • DDA 2025-2026 Budget Briefing Department of Legislative Affairs
    

  • The Arc of Maryland’s ‘snapshot’
  • Maryland’s DDA budget

Articles

• Cuts to Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration leave service providers concerned
• Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposes funding for developmental disabilities in lieu of some salary increases, climate actions

• CMS waiver approval process could be a hurdle for proposed Developmental Disabilities cuts

• Budget issues loom as Maryland leaders secure funding for Developmental Disabilities Administration

• Gov. Moore, lawmakers delay some DDA cuts
• Excuses for Gov. Moore’s disability cuts don’t hold water | GUEST COMMENTARY

• Developmental Disability budget cuts delayed for now, but still loom for next year

•  Washington Post – Poll: Md. Gov. Moore’s taxes on the wealthy and cannabis are popular
• Baltimore Sun – Hundreds rally against Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed DDA cuts: ‘We cannot balance the budget on the backs of our most vulnerable’ (This one features a photo with folks from Makom!)
• WBALTV – Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition concerned over proposed budget cuts to state’s DDA
• Baltimore Banner – Hundreds rally in Annapolis against Developmental Disabilities Administration cuts
• Baltimore Sun – Marylanders with developmental disabilities ‘scared, angry, concerned’ about looming $200 million in cuts to services
• Bethesda Magazine – Disabilities community ‘deeply distressed’ by proposed $200M cut to state services