The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities held its 19th Annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on October 21, 2009 at the Hunt Valley Marriot. Ms. Kathleen Cairns of WBFF Fox45 was our guest emcee, and, along with County Executive Jim Smith, we honored 13 individuals, agencies, and businesses who have done so much to assure the full participation of our citizens with disabilities into their communities. You may view the photos (PDF) of this gala event. And be sure to mark your calendar for October 20, 2010, when we will hold our 20th Annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon! | 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
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410-887-5696 (FAX)
hfranklin@baltimorecountymd.gov Revised November 2, 2009 | 
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