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Creating Change
In the past twenty years things have changed significantly for people with disabilities and their families. Only through the active involvement of people who advocate for themselves and those they care about have we seen significant changes in attitudes, laws, programs, and services in all areas of life.

"Creating change" means getting involved at whatever level - and in whatever way -- you are comfortable with. It also means learning more about issues that are important to you, networking with other people and organizations that share your concerns and vision, and building your advocacy skills so that your comfort level, degree of involvement and effectiveness as an advocate increase. You never have to be alone in your quest for the change you seek.

Maryland Flag Maryland Resources

Maryland General Assembly
Maryland Manual

Examples of places you can get involved on a local level to build inclusive communities:
  • Local Recreation Boards
  • Local Special Education Committee
  • Homeowners Associations
  • Local School Parent Teacher Association
  • Local Civic Organizations
  • Local Churches and spiritual organizations
  • Local Disability organizations
National Resources

ADA Document Portal
The Arc of the United States
The Arc of the United States Advocacy Training Materials
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
On the Net Disability Sensitivity
U.S. Congress Handbook Home Page

GET INVOLVED!
Subscribe to the Family NET Works Egroup
Participate in a leadership training program
Join an advocacy/support group
Join your local SECAC
(Special Education Citizen
Advisory Committee)
Learn about the Maryland General Assembly
Find out who your Elected Officials are
Participate in local workshops and events

KNOW THE FACTS!
Understand the Issues!
Disability Statistics


Start by reading these
10 tips for creating change every day!



Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council Link