Commission on Disabilities
The Howard County Commission on Disabilities 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.
The Howard County Commission on Disabilities has announced that nomination forms are now available for its 2019 awards program. Awards are given annually to recognize outstanding efforts by individuals, businesses and community organizations that advance full participation in community life for all residents, while promoting the spirit and intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability rights laws. To be eligible, nominees must live, work or conduct business in Howard County. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Download a nomination packet. For more information, contact Erica Lewis, 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) or ealewis@howardcountymd.gov.
The report by the Howard County Commission on Disabilities examines Howard County’s ability to provide services to the County’s residents with disabilities in the areas of Education, Peer Relationships, Employment, Transportation and Housing. The goals of the nearly year-long study were to identify unmet needs of persons with disabilities and their support networks in those areas and to provide a range of recommendations to address those needs. The entire report may be viewed online by clicking on the link or image, above. A limited number of hard copies are available; to request one, contact Erica Lewis at 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) or ealewis@howardcountymd.gov.