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Understand the Issues
Federal, State and Case Law Regarding Institutionalization of People with Disabilities
Outcomes for People Leaving Institutions: What Research Tells Us
Rosewood Center Should Not Remain Open and Become a "Community Resource Center" Why?
Shattering Myths about Choice
Shattering Myths about Community Placement
Shattering Myths about People with Intensive Needs Living in the Community
Shattering Myths about The Cost of Services
Disability Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau Disability Statistics
Disability Statistics Center
Cornell University Online Resource for U.S. Disability Statistics
When It's Your Own Child: A Report on Special Education from the Families Who Use It
Maryland Report Card
Data and statistics on the # of individuals with disabilities by County and Congressional District
Leadership/Advocacy Training Programs
Leaders in Disability Policy
Partners in Policymaking
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
Professional Public Policy Fellowship Program 2005
Maryland Youth Leadership Forum
Developmental Disabilities Leadership Forum
Key Advocacy Groups for people with disabilities
People on the Go of Maryland
Cross Disability Rights Coalition
Maryland ADAPT
On Our Own of MD
Parent Advocacy/Support Groups
This link will show you a comprehensive list of support and advocacy groups. Many of these groups are very involved in creating change in their local communities.
Participating in one of these groups will assist you in gaining knowledge, building skills, meeting influential contacts and developing longstanding networks of fellow advocates.
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