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| Commission on Disability Issues |  | | | The Commission's monthly meetings are open to the public. Contact the numbers below for dates, times and places. The Purpose of the Commission is to: - Promote and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities
- Advise the County Executive and the County Council on the coordination and development of government policies, programs, services and allocation of resources for people with disabilities
- Propose the means for meeting the needs of citizens with disabilities
The Duties and Responsibilities of the Commission: - Review services, publications, and reports of government agencies which provide services to the disabled in the community
- Review County, State and Federal Legislation and make recommendations
- Recommend ways to maximize the use of facilities and services in the community
- Provide enhanced communication among people with disabilities, private and public organization and the community
- Assist with conferences, interagency planning groups, and special task forces to identify and assess needs
- Identify barriers to service delivery and advocate for corrective measures
- Promote services coordination and services delivery throughout the County
Eligibility: Anyone is encouraged to call for more information.
For more information, call: (410) 222-4383 or TDD/TTY (410) 222-4355 or FAX (410) 222-4360
Related Programs: (See 'Quick Links' at the top of the page) - Americans With Disabilities Act Information
- Disabilities Information and Awareness Line (DIAL)
- Information and Assistance
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| Commission Members| Name | Term Expires | Donna Bower | August 31, 2008 | Nancy Patterson | August 31, 2008 | | Kate Rollason | August 31, 2008 | Julia Schoenster | August 31, 2008 | | John Stoughton | August 31, 2008 | | Alan Vandendriessche | August 31, 2008 | | A. Jeanne Elion | August 31, 2009 | Nancy Jenkins | August 31, 2009 | Ginger W. Palmer | August 31, 2009 | | Richard Scordo | August 31, 2009 | | Francis Wright | August 31, 2009 | Patricia Algina | August 31, 2010 | | Michael Benelli | August 31, 2010 | | Diane Detore | August 31, 2010 | | K. Gray Gentil, Jr. | August 31, 2010 | | Iris Littig | August 31, 2010 | | | Ex-Officio RepresentativesJeff Balentine | Department of Aging and Disabilities | Vacant | Department of Social Services | Vacant | Department of Public Works | Ivan Candelaria | Department of Inspections & Permits | | Frank Sullivan | Department of Mental Health | | Claudia O'Keefe | Department of Planning and Zoning | Alicia Gibson | Health Department | Pam Jordan | ADA Office | Vacant | City Council | Vacant | City of Annapolis | | Lt. Vaughn Dykes | Police Department | | Joshua Cohen | County Council | | Lavenia Nesmith | Division of Rehabilitation Services | | Terry M. Clay | Anne Arundel Community College | | Wendy Scarborough | Recreation & Parks | | Mary Tillar | Board of Education | | Nancy Choice | Library | | | | Page last published: May 1, 2008
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