Vol III - Winter 2025

People On the Go

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Reaching Your Legislators

How to Petition Your Legislators


People on the Go will keep you updated on bills that you may wish to submit testimony for, and other citizen actions you can take.

D.D. Day Sold Out This Year


The Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature in Annapolis, sponsored by several organizations, will take place on February 13th. While in-person registration is sold out, the event will be livestreamed and later available on YouTube. After the morning session, attendees will meet with state delegates and senators to discuss bills affecting the community. Maryland's motto "Leave No One Behind" highlights the event's mission.
D.D. Day

Advocate For LISS



The Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program, which provides grants up to $2,000 for individuals with disabilities, may be eliminated from next year’s state budget due to funding issues. This program benefits 2,000-2,500 people annually, and its loss would impact many individuals and caregivers. An Advocacy Toolkit is available to help urge legislators to keep LISS funded.
LISS Program

Training With Tracy


POG offers training programs to help people build self-advocacy skills, communicate effectively, and understand their rights. Through initiatives like Project STIR, POG empowers people to become active in their communities. POG also provides important training on topics like voting rights and sexual abuse prevention.
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Notes from the Boss’s Den


In 2024, People On the Go made significant strides in advocating for people with developmental disabilities, focusing on legislation for voting, transportation, and services. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited about our conference, nonprofit status, and ongoing projects like Project STIR. Join us in making a lasting impact!
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Message from POG Board Chair, Matthew Plantz


Big news—POG has officially completed its Form 1023 application, bringing us closer to nonprofit status. Learn more about this milestone, key advocacy updates, and a special recognition for our work. Check out the full update from our Board Chair, Matthew Plantz, now!
Chair Update
Liberty Reviewers

Liberty Advocate Reviewers


Hear from Liberty's advocate reviewers, Genna and Joana, about their experience working with POG through our Liberty Healthcare Partnership.

Autism On the Go (AOG)


Learn how People On the Go is supporting the Autistic community through providing supports for meetups and events, by and for Autistics and neurodivergents.
Autism On the Go
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