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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

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Board Members

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  • Chairperson: Karen Wood
  • Vice Chairperson: Greg Schuckman
  • Beth Benevides
  • Gift Jayakar
  • Nicholas Jenkins
  • Regina Lee
  • Elke Pieters
  • George Stephens
  • Steven Towne
  • Robert Suggs
  • Marian Vessels
  • Bryan Weinstein
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General Meeting Schedule

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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 CoD@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) at least five (5) business days before the meeting.

2024 Meeting Dates:

  • February 26
  • April 29 
  • June 24
  • August 26
  • October 28
  • December 2
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Special Meetings

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January 22, 2024 / noon to 2:00p.m. / Virtual Meeting via Webex

Join from the meeting link

Meeting number: 2316 343 3584  and meeting password: 9NKmpQzVe45 

To join from a video or application, dial 23163433584@howardcountymd.webex.com or 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.  

To join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Access code: 23163433584    

Global call-in numbers: https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/globalcallin.php?MTID=mb552d8d34f975b80b331239ac77ab981

 

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Report on the Status of People with Disabilities in Howard County

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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.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball  joined the Howard County Commission on Disabilities (CoD) to celebrate the winners of the Commission’s 2024 Employment Awards. Held at the Maryland Innovation Center, this annual event honors employers and employment professionals who value disability inclusion and advance equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, as evidenced by hiring practices, staff development, advancement opportunities and accommodation practices. View photos from the event. 

National Disability Employment Awards Program

Accessible Parking Guidelines

Accessible parking is crucial for people with disabilities, to ensure their safety, independence and equal access to public spaces. The Howard County Office of ADA Coordination and the Access Committee of the Commission on Disabilities have created accessible parking guidelines for motorists and owners of public places. 

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Meeting Agendas & Minutes

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2024

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January 2024 (Special Meeting)

February 2024

April 2024

June 2024

August 2024

October 2024

December 2024

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2023

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December

October

August

June

April

February

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2022

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December 2022

October 2022

August 2022

June 27

April 25

March 7, 2022 Ad Hoc Meeting

February

April

  • Agenda
  • Minutes
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2021

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December 2021

October 2021

August 2021

June 2021

April 2021

February 2021

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2020

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February

March

  • Agenda (Meeting cancelled due to Covid)

April

  • (Meeting cancelled due to Covid)

June

August

October 

December

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2019

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December 2019

October 2019

August 2019

June 2019

April 2019

February 2019

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