The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments with Divisions as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
To promote and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Commission on Disability Issues
The Purpose of the Commission is to:
Promote and enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities by advising the County Executive and the County Council on the coordination and development of government policies, programs, services, and allocation of resources for persons with disabilities and by proposing the means to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
The Duties and Responsibilities of the Commission:
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.
Commission Meetings
The commission regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Independence Conference Room at 2664 Riva Road, Room 170, Annapolis, MD, 21401, except for June, August and December.
Anyone planning to attend who needs accommodations should contact the Americans with Disabilities Act office at (410) 222-4383 or by e-mail at agridg24@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the meeting. TTY users should please call via Maryland Relay at 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.
Commission Members
Name
Officers
Callahan, Vicki
Chair
Elion, Jeanne
Haxall, Bolling
Ireland, Dr. Robert
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
Vice Chair
Vandendriessche, Alan
Ex-Officio Representatives
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
Sara Gannon
Community and Constituent Services
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
Janice Hayes-William
City of Annapolis (alternate for Mayor Gavin Buckley)
Kate Callahan
Anne Arundel County Mental Health (alternate for Frank Sullivan)
Linda Donahue
Anne Arundel County Board of Education
Councilman Chris Trumbauer
Anne Arundel County Council Office
Vacant
Anne Arundel County Council Office (alternate for Chris Trumbauer)
