We are delighted to announce that the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is accepting nominations for its 19th Annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. We need your help to identify the individuals, agencies, families, and businesses in Baltimore County who deserve recognition for their achievements and contributions to our citizens with disabilities. We are especially pleased to announce that this year our celebrity partner will be WBFF Fox 45, which has done so much for our community.
The Awards Program and Luncheon will be held on October 21, 2009. Winners will be chosen by members of the Commission and its Work Groups, and will receive notification during the month of August. Invitations and details regarding the time and site of the Luncheon will follow in September, and tickets will be available at that time.
Please select here to download a copy of our nomination form, which outlines the general categories and specific awards. Please feel free to make as many nominations as you like. We also encourage you to copy the nomination form for distribution to your friends and colleagues. Or, you can call the Commission Office at 410-887-3580 for additional forms. The deadline for submission of nominations is June 30, 2009.
Last year's Luncheon was an unqualified success, our winners outstanding. With your support, the Commission looks forward to even greater participation this year. Please spread the word, and submit your nominations now!
| Terri Seitz Parrish | Benjamin Dubin |
| Chair of the Commission | Vice-Chair of the Commission |
Baltimore County believes that a Commission on Disabilities is necessary to advise on the coordination and development of the County's policies for citizens with disabilities. The County endorses the policy that no qualified person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity within Baltimore County. The goals of the Commission are: to achieve an effective and systematic delivery of public, private, and consumer resources to all people with disabilities in the County; to identify the strengths and weaknesses in programs, services, and resources available to citizens with disabilities; and to propose the means whereby the needs of citizens with disabilities can be met.
In support of these beliefs and goals, the mission of the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities is to foster attitudes and promote behaviors which respect and value people with disabilities among County government, its citizens and others.
In fulfillment of this mission, the Commission on Disabilities holds a vision of the future where a culture and environment exist in Baltimore County which provides the supports and opportunities for all people with disabilities to participate in all aspects of community life.
Members of the Commission are appointed by the County Executive. The Commission includes people with disabilities, family members, representatives of public and private service-providing agencies, and State and local government.
In an effort to keep the public aware of issues related to persons with disabilities, the Commission has developed a number of publications which are made available to the public free of charge and/or through this web site.
The Commission normally meets on the third Wednesday of every month except July and August, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Please call the Commission for information about the location of monthly meetings, and to request special accommodations.
For additional information on the Commission, or for assistance not covered here, please call or write:
Baltimore County Office of Community Conservation
Commission on Disabilities
Drumcastle Center
6401 York Road., 2nd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212 Directions
410-887-3580
410-887-2799 (TTY)
711 (Maryland Relay)
410-887-5696 (FAX)
hfranklin@baltimorecountymd.gov
Revised April 28, 2009
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