The Arc Baltimore positions on issues before the 2011 Maryland General Assembly are outlined in the attached Arc of Maryland public policy platform. Some of the current activity in support of the platform follows below.
General Assembly wrap-up report is available Read here for a review of what occurred in this year’s General Assembly that affects the developmental disabilities community.
The Lorraine Sheehan Alcohol Tax Coalition commends the Maryland General Assembly for voting to raise an alcohol specific tax for the first time in 40 years. We urge Governor Martin O'Malley to sign this life-saving measure. This historic public health measure will save numerous lives by reducing underage drinking and preventing thousands of alcohol related harmful incidents. It will also raise significant revenue that will help fund chronically under funded programs for people with developmental disabilities. Read more from the Coalition...
State Budget Includes Transitioning Youth Funding. See the Developmental Disabilities Coalition fact sheet on this as well as other budget detail regarding emergency placements, the Waiting List equity fund and other funding issues.
Town Halls Lay Out Changes to the Waiting List - Registry & Appeal Processes are New. The Arc Baltimore hosted two Town Halls recently with presentations that led to a great deal of questions and answers. While the attached materials offer some guidance and clarification on the new lists, there will likely be more to come.
