January 15, 2026 – 8:30 to 11:00 AM
Chapters of The Arc across Maryland will unite in Annapolis on the second day of session to raise awareness and advocate for the rights and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Join us at the President’s Conference Center in the Miller Senate Building at 8:30 AM, where you can brush up on your advocacy skills, learn about House and Senate protocols for the legislative session, discuss priority legislation of The Arc, and receive tips on how to best communicate with the legislative body! Then, at 9:30 AM, grab some calendars alongside fellow chapter members and head to the legislative buildings to distribute them to your representatives.
This special calendar contains stories of the impact of The Arc across the state, highlighting people with IDD, their families, and our workforce. The calendar also includes holidays, special chapter events, legislative events, and legislators’ birthdays!
This event is open to all members of local chapters of The Arc.
This is your opportunity to kick off Maryland’s Legislative Session with strong advocacy! Please register to receive communications about the event. Please also reach out to your local chapter’s public policy and governmental affairs committees to coordinate meetings with representatives.
After signing up to attend, please plan ahead for parking. Check out parking options in advance here. Some garages close to the State House are Gott’s Court and Noah Hillman.
Adults must bring a valid state-issued ID to enter Legislative Buildings, such as the Senate building, where our event is held.
For questions about Legislative Calendar Day or the Advocacy Training, contact Luc Chausse, Director of Communications and Engagement, at lchausse@thearcmd.org.
#RockTheOrange
During Legislative Session, we invite you to show your affiliation with The Arc by Rocking the Orange! Wearing a common color conveys the unity of a community of people! During Legislative Calendar Day meetings with legislators, Advocacy Training sessions, and any time you interact with legislators, consider wearing orange shirts, hats, scarves, socks, or whatever fits your style. The Arc’s branded orange color is bright and powerful, just like our advocacy!