
Commission on Disability Issues
To promote and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.
To promote and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Review available services and activities for disabled persons, gather data regarding their needs, and review reports and publications of governmental agencies that provide services and support to persons with disabilities;
Review County, State and federal legislation that may impact persons with disabilities and make recommendations to the County Executive, County Council, and the County delegation to the State legislature regarding legislation;
Recommend ways of maximizing the use of facilities and services available to persons with disabilities;
Provide direct communication among disabled persons, private and public organizations, and the general public regarding programs and services for persons with disabilities;
Assist interagency planning groups and special task forces to identify and assess needs of persons with disabilities;
Identify barriers to service delivery and advocate for services to persons with disabilities in the County;
Promote the coordination of services among all public and private agencies, departments, and organizations, which provide services and programs to persons with disabilities; and
Identify and recommend to the County Executive sources of State and federal financial assistance available for the purpose of expanding or improving services and programs for persons with disabilities.
Name | Officers |
Callahan, Vicki | Chair |
Elion, Jeanne | |
Haxall, Bolling | |
Ireland, Dr. Robert | Co-Vice Chair |
Jenkins, Nancy G. | |
Leopold, John | |
Littig, Iris | |
McCord, Barbara | |
Yanchulis, Colleen O'Neill | |
Palmer, Ginger | |
Pantelides, Andre | |
Riefe, Geoffrey | |
Sabo, Maryann | |
Scordo, Richard | |
Sinclair, Jane | Co-Vice Chair |
Name | Agency |
Brandi Francis | Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities |
John Lane | Anne Arundel County Fire Department |
Greg Africa | Department of Public Works |
Isha Alston | Anne Arundel County Health Department |
Vacant | Department of Inspections & Permits |
Rebecca Hass | Anne Arundel County Public Library System |
Vacant | Anne Arundel Community College |
Sgt. Matt Snyder | Anne Arundel County Police Department (alternate) |
Alderwoman Sheila M. Finlayson | City Council |
Janet Pantaleo | Division of Rehabilitation Services |
Kirstin Cook | Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning |
Ryan Stewart | Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks |
Dawn Thomas | Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks |
Gavin Buckley | City of Annapolis |
Linda Donahue | Anne Arundel County Board of Education |
Jerry Shandrowsky | Anne Arundel County Detention Center |
Jane Holland | Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services |