Disability Rights Maryland

10/24/2026

Voting may feel like a daunting task but it's an important right that many of our descents fought for. Use this website to answer questions and get prepared!

Find official information on Maryland's General Election, including dates, voter registration, polling locations, mail-in ballots, and how to vote.

10/23/2026

Did you know? A minimum-wage worker in Maryland would need to work 100 hours a week to afford a modest two-bedroom rental.

That's according to the 's 2026 report.

With housing costs stretching family budgets, helping Marylanders remain in their homes is an important part of addressing our housing affordability crisis.

Maryland's Access to Counsel in Evictions (ACE) law gives eligible renters facing eviction the right to free legal representation. Lawyers can help renters understand their rights, defend their homes, and explore options to remain housed.

And the benefits extend beyond individual households.

According to an independent evaluation by Stout Risius Ross, every $1 invested in ACE generated an estimated $3.04 in fiscal and economic benefits for Maryland, totaling $46.7 million in one year.

Keeping Marylanders housed benefits us all.

Learn how ACE works. Share accurate information. Connect eligible renters with free legal help.




Justice, Inc. County Bar Foundation Shore Legal Access

10/22/2026

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10/21/2026

Maryland can't build its way out of a housing crisis while families lose the homes they already have.

Affordability starts with affordable housing. A report found that nearly half of Maryland renters spend more than 30% of their income on rent. That leaves less money for food, healthcare, childcare, and other everyday expenses.

Building more affordable housing is essential. But helping Marylanders keep the homes they already have matters, too.

That's where Maryland's Access to Counsel in Evictions (ACE) law comes in.

ACE gives eligible renters facing eviction the right to a free lawyer to defend their rights and work toward staying housed.

Maryland has brought ACE to full implementation statewide.

When a renter faces eviction, a lawyer can explain their rights, help them respond in court, and explore options that may allow them to remain housed. That's how legal representation can support housing stability.

Learn how ACE works. Share what you learn. Connect eligible renters with free legal help.


Maryland Access to Justice Commission
Justice, Inc. County Bar Foundation Shore Legal Access

10/19/2026

Find work that works for you!

Your path to work doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Whether you’re thinking about working for the first time, exploring a new direction, or figuring out what kind of work fits your life, you have options.

Join our FREE “Find Work That Works for You” webinar to learn how Ticket to Work service providers can help you:
• Explore work that matches your interests, strengths, and goals.
• Find support as you prepare for work.
• Learn about resources that can help you pursue your employment goals.

Register for free: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise

10/19/2026

In the state of Maryland, people under guardianship do NOT automatically lose the right to vote. During the guardianship process it may be determined that the individual under guardianship can't communicate a desire to vote, but guardianship does not take that right away without that specific decision made in court.

That means that friends, relatives, staff or doctors can't decide you are unable vote because of your disability. You have the right to vote!

10/16/2026

Join us for the Candidates for Governor Forum where disability related issues will be the topic of discussion. This will definitely help you prepare for election day!

The forum is virtual and free to attend. It is on Thursday, October 22 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Accommodations including ASL interpretation, Spanish translation, and CART services are available.

Register to get the link to join: https://events.mdworks.com/CandidateforGovernorsForum #

10/13/2026

We hope Week Without Driving was an eye-opener for the ways our transportation systems can hold people back from fully participating in community life. Whether that means limiting job opportunities, decreasing access to healthcare, or creating educational barriers, WE HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Big thank you to all the Marylanders that participated in . Extra kudos for those that played transportation bingo and met us at the closing meet-up with , too. We had special prizes from , , , and for those folks.

Please take a few minutes to complete a survey and help us make Week Without Driving bigger next year. bit.ly/4dpx6oK

10/13/2026

Is your polling place inaccessible?

TODAY, October 13 is the deadline to submit a request for a change in polling location due to inaccessibility.

Call the Maryland State Board of Elections at 410-269-2840.

10/13/2026

What did you or would you add to your care-free transportation playlist? Here's a few we shared at the meet-up last week.