Disability Rights Maryland

04/20/2026

Maryland Transit Administration is looking for your feedback on fixed route bus service and light rail service. Don't be quiet.

Survey for Bus Riders: https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3dPHIe3tEUpz2zs -

Light Rail Rider Survey:
https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0q6hNNbeoq1nKfA?fbclid=IwdGRleARJ9G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeTzSJVXGXrKtIcNx8qdJkgs8WYED4NWUsfRtvuBsFtsYM7SH2XxFnYU2YNyU_aem_MENps_3ucMntfjBUJQQF4w -

2026 ABBG Customer Satisfaction Survey - MTA

04/20/2026

Catch DRM out in the community sharing resources, learning what's needed and partnering with other organizations that serve Marylanders with Disabilities.

Pictured: Jhoselin Beltran Contreras, Staff Specialist, Client Assistance Program (CAP), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) and DRM Advocate, Susana Barrios.

04/17/2026

Yesterday, our voting team joined Maryland Disabilities Forum in hosting a voting know your rights training. Over 70 people attended! Also reps from the Board of Elections came out with ballot marking devices for everyone to try/practice using.

📅 Upcoming Workshops:
• April 30, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, Aberdeen, MD
• May 9, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | MD School for the Deaf, Ellicott City, MD
• June 10, 2026 | 4 PM – 6 PM | Spinners Pinball Arcade, Frederick, MD
• June 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | The Arc Southern MD, Waldorf, MD
• August 27, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | The Arc Washington County, Hagerstown, MD

🔗 Learn more: https://www.maryland-disabilities-forum.org/events/

04/15/2026

Big thank you to our community, partners, donors, and staff for making each year full of progress and success for Marylanders with Disabilities. Check out our Impact Report for highlights of the last year.

https://disabilityrightsmd.org/impact-report-2024-2025/

04/15/2026

There are renter's tax credits "available to Maryland renters age 60 and over, or those 100% disabled, based on income."

The credit provides a credit of up to $1,000 per year. Applications are processed by SDAT, and the filing deadline is also October 1, 2026.

04/15/2026

Voting can seem scary and confusing. We can help. Join us and our partners for a workshop. We'll walk you through the process and answer all your questions.

Make an Impact: Your Vote, Your Voice!

Join the Maryland Disability Forum for a voter education workshop designed for individuals with disabilities. Learn about accessible voting options, your rights, and how to make sure your voice is heard at the polls.

📅 Upcoming Workshops:
• April 16, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | The Arc Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
• April 30, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, Aberdeen, MD
• May 9, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | MD School for the Deaf, Ellicott City, MD
• June 10, 2026 | 4 PM – 6 PM | Spinners Pinball Arcade, Frederick, MD
• June 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | The Arc Southern MD, Waldorf, MD
• August 27, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM | The Arc Washington County, Hagerstown, MD

🔗 Learn more: https://www.maryland-disabilities-forum.org/events/

04/09/2026

Come change the world with us, one vote at a time.

MAKE AN IMPACT

YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE

✦✦✦ MARYLAND DISABILITY FORUM ✦✦✦

Empower your voice!
Attend a voter education workshop tailored for individuals with disabilities and gain valuable insights into accessible voting options, your rights as a voter, and how to make sure your voice is heard at the polls. Knowledge is power—join us to learn, connect, and make a difference in your community!

Dates, Times & Locations
April 16, 2026
10 am – 12 noon
The Arc Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21215
Register - https://events.mdworks.com/MDFVoterEducationWorkshop-4-16-26 #/

April 30, 2026
10 am – 12 noon
The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Register - https://events.mdworks.com/MDFVoterEducationWorkshop1 #/

May 9, 2026
10 am – 12 noon
MD School for the Deaf
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Register - https://events.mdworks.com/MDFVoterEducationWorkshop3 #/

June 10, 2026
4pm - 6 pm
Spinners Pinball Arcade
1301 W Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland - 21702
Register -
https://events.mdworks.com/MDFVoterEducationWorkshop4 #/

August 27, 2026
10 am – 12 noon
The Arc Washington County
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Register - https://events.mdworks.com/MDFVoterEducationWorkshop2

04/09/2026

We are so glad we got to participate in this disability rights forum at Salisbury University. DRM was represented by our Community Engagement Coordinator, Gillian, and attorney, Amanda.

What a great event?!

04/07/2026

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a Fair Housing Webinar Series on Wednesdays During April 2026 from12pm-1:30pm. Sessions include:

April 8: Source of Income
April 15: Disability & Accessibility
April 22: Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint (Do's & Dont's)

Learn More and Register:

Learn about the upcoming public and employee-only events offered by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.

04/07/2026

If you are looking for a way to help enhance communities and the lives of Marylanders, you should check out Transportation 101. Transportation is directly connected to quality of life for ALL PEOPLE.

Today is your last chance to apply: https://cmtalliance.org/transportation-101/

The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance is now accepting applications for its Transportation 101 workshops! Transportation 101 is a 7-week class in which participants meet to learn from local experts and leaders, meet other interested residents and ultimately put what they learn into action. The Transportation Alliance believes that engaged and informed residents are integral to building the region's transportation future. Classes are held from 6:00pm – 9:00pm every Wednesday from April 29 to June 10 and include dinner. Candidates can learn more and apply through April 8 here: https://www.cmtalliance.org/transportation-101/

04/07/2026

GOOD NEWS!!

"Just as stairs can exclude people who use wheelchairs from accessing government buildings, inaccessible web content and mobile apps can exclude people with a range of disabilities," the rule says.

An update to regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), set to take effect at the end of April, will require public institutions to meet new standards that dictate what accessibility should look like.

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.