Accessibility Services Provided by Baltimore County

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission provides assistance with public accommodations (Private Businesses and Services) under Title II of the ADA. Visit Baltimore County Human Relations Commission for more information.

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities advises County government on the coordination and development of the County's policies for citizens with disabilities. Visit Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities for more information.

Curb Ramp Requests

The following is an explanation of the curb ramp request process.

• A person with a disability or someone with a close relationship to him should contact Hal Franklin of the Baltimore Commission on Disabilities, 410-887-3580 (Voice), 410-887-2799 (TTY), e-mail at HFranklin@co.ba.md.us to request a curb ramp or ramps.
• The Commission on Disabilities will contact the Bureau of Traffic Engineering listing the disabled person's name, address, phone number, and the location of the requested curb ramps.  A copy of the request is sent to the ADA Coordinator for his record.
• The Bureau of Traffic Engineering reviews each requested location on site to determine if it is feasible to construct a curb ramp.
• If determined feasible, the request is forwarded to the Bureau of Highways for construction.
• If it is not determined feasible, the Bureau of Traffic Engineering responds in writing to the person requesting the curb ramp (with a copy to Commission on Disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator) stating the reasons for the denial of the request.
• For other related requests contact the ADA Coordinator, 410-887-2559 or e-mail at rcalkins@co.ba.md.us.

When County-funded sidewalk infrastructure improvement projects are initiated, curb ramps are installed as part of the project.

Office of Fair Practices

The Office of Fair Practices provides assistance with other employment discrimination issues. Visit the Office of Fair Practices for more information.

Permits and Development Management

• Baltimore County provides accessibility services for citizens.  This includes the building plans review process to ensure that all new construction, alterations and/or additions that require a building permit meet all of the requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code and the American's with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
• Code Enforcement
• Current Accessibility Codes

On-Street Residential Parking

• A Baltimore County resident who wants to apply for on-street residential accessible parking should first contact the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) at 410-768-7646.
• The MVA will then forward the request to the Baltimore County Bureau of Traffic Engineering for investigation.
• The investigation will adhere to the Baltimore County Policy on Reserved Parking Spaces for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDF).
• If determined to be feasible, the Baltimore County Bureau of Traffic Engineering will provide sign installation.
• If the request is not determined feasible, the Bureau of Traffic Engineering will respond in writing to the person requesting on-street residential accessible parking (with a copy to Commission on Disabilities and the ADA Coordinator) stating the reasons for the denial of the request.

Policy on Reserved Parking Spaces for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDF) - Baltimore County's new off street parking policy for people with disabilities.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the ADA Coordinator at rcalkins@co.ba.md.us
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Revised August 5, 2005