A man who is blind and has a service animal, a young man with Down Syndrome, a person using sign language, a child who uses a wheelchair learning to play baseball, a husband comforting his wife, a man who uses a wheelchair, and several individuals with intellectual disabilities

Commission on People with Disabilities

 

About the Commission

Tonya Gilchrist, Chair
Jamila Michael-Sobratti, Vice-Chair


The Commission advises the County government on the coordination and development of policies for people with disabilities. The County Executive appoints Commission members subject to confirmation by the County Council. The Commission advises the County Executive and the County Council on the needs and concerns of the County's residents who have psychiatric, developmental, physical or sensory disabilities.

 

InclusionMontgomery:  Dedicated to the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in our Community

We believe that people with disabilities have a right to equitable treatment, a fair allocation of community resources and social connectedness through engagement in the community at the level of their choice.  Self-determination and supporting caregiver families should be at the core of short or long-term support planning.  Individuals indicate their need for transportation, medical, legal, housing, respite, employment, volunteerism and leisure activities and the activities that will make for a meaningful day.  We are dedicated to planning with, for, and serving the whole community regardless of disability, race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic status, family responsibilities, gender identity, presence of children, and family structure or any other characteristic.

Monthly Meetings

Commission on People with Disabilities (CPWD)  meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held from 6pm to 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month (except for July and August). Meetings are currently held virtually. Visit the agenda page for more details. 


Monthly Events

The calendar of events below lists upcoming Commission meetings. 

 


National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October 2024

Proclamation of National Disability Employment Awareness Month Presented by Councilmember Gabe Albornoz

On October 1, 2024, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz presented a proclamation to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In attendance were Tonya Gilchrist, Chair, Commission on People with Disabilities, Steve Riley, Chair, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission (IDDC), additional members of the IDDC; residents of Main Street and employees of Soulfull Cafe.

Disability Services Website

Visit our disability services website to learn about how to access services and find resources on issues such as advocacy, caregiver support, employment and education, health and wellness, housing, recreation, transportation and more!


Contact Us

Betsy Luecking, Staff Liaison
Community Outreach Manager
240-777-1256

Carly Clem, Program Specialist II
240-777-1252
MD Relay 711

Email:
[email protected]
401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

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