About
The Howard County Commission on Disabilities (CoD) was established by statute in 1988 to increase public awareness of disability-related issues; serve in an advisory capacity on County Government programs, policies, and budget; and assist County Government to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The commission’s mission is facilitated through the efforts of its members and its subcommittees.
Commission Information
Board Members
- Chairperson: Karen Wood
- Vice Chairperson: Greg Schuckman
- Adeniyi Michael Adekoya
- Beth Benevides
- Heidi Burghardt
- Joshua Hirsh
- Gift Jayakar
- Nicholas Jenkins
- Regina Lee
- Elke Pieters
- George Stephens
- Steven Towne
- Robert Suggs
- Marian Vessels
- Bryan Weinstein
General Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every other month (except December) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings may adjourn earlier or later than the time specified in this notice. An agenda will be posted here three (3) business days before the meeting.
Meetings will be held in person at 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046.
All Commission meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations should submit a request by email to [email protected] or call 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) at least five (5) business days before the meeting.
2023 Meeting Dates:
- February 27
- April 24
- June 26
- August 28
- October 23
- December 4
Report on the Status of People with Disabilities in Howard County
County Resolution 23-2018 required the Commission on Disabilities to research, review and prepare a report with recommendations “on how the County can facilitate full inclusion of all residents in all aspects of community life” and best practices in disabilities services, specifically in the areas of Education, Employment, Housing, Peer Relationships and Transportation. Staff of the Department of Community Resources and Services prepared this report on behalf of the Commission on Disabilities.