People On the Go

2018

People On the Go of Maryland is a strong statewide self advocacy group consisting of 150 members who are people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When the group first started it was very small and the main goal was to advise The Arc of Maryland on pertinent issues. Since then the group has grown and there are local self advocacy groups across the state. Self advocates set the direction of the group, the agenda and elect officers. People On the Go strives to empower people with IDD to become their own leaders and to advocate for themselves. People On the Go strives to be a visible, equal voice and presence in statewide and national cross-disability coalitions working on advocacy and rights. Members of group have gained increased self-confidence through learning their rights. Allowing them to reach their life-long goal of self-sufficiency and making contributions to society, rather than being dependent on society.

statewide advocacy

Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities

Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

State

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