Howard County, Maryland

Chairperson: Sheri Thomas

The 15 member Commission is appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. To achieve their goals, the commission is represented by people with disabilities, service providers, family members of people with disabilities and the community at large.

This voluntary citizen group advises county government on issues affecting people with disabilities. The committee also provides guidance and recommendations on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to county government.

The advocacy of the commission is accomplished by commission members and the following subcommittees:

• Access Committee
  
• Provider Committee
  

Each subcommittee is described separately within the web site.

The commission is comprised of the following members:

• Lynn Albizo, Esq.
• Carol Beatty
• Richard Cohen
• Tim Daly
• Jean Daniello
• Mark Faber
• Sharon Neville
• Heidi Page
• Matthew Plantz
• Stephen Rivers
• Sheri Thomas

Commission on Disability Issues
Meetings start at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Most meetings end by 8:30 PM. The schedule for 2009 is:

January 12*

February 9*

March 16

April 20

May 18

June 15

July 20

August 17

September 21

October 19

November* - no meeting

December 7*

*Indicates change from regularly scheduled date.