Commission on People with Disabilities
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

Patricia Gallalee , Chair  •  Karen Morgret, Vice-Chair

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Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2022 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2022 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include FY24 operating budget priorities; FY23 operating budget testimony; what the Americans with Disabilities Act means; resources for people with developmental disabilities; data from Community Support Network and Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration; Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education; Design for Life Property Tax Incentive Program; Commission on People with Disabilities commemorates its 44th year; Montgomery County COVID-19 pandemic information portal; Text-to-911 now available in Maryland; safety and emergency resources; and how to elect your County officials.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2021 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2021 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include FY23 operating budget priorities; FY22 operating budget testimony; resources for people with developmental disabilities; data from Community Support Network and Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration; Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education; Design for Life Property Tax Incentive Program; Commission on People with Disabilities commemorates its 43rd year; Montgomery County COVID-19 pandemic information portal; Text-to-911 now available in Maryland; and safety and emergency resources.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2020 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2020 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include Montgomery County COVID-19 pandemic information and resources; the commemoration of the Commissions' 42nd year; Montgomery Parks completes fully accessible boat launch at Seneca Landing; Montgomery County Government employment and hiring data of people with disabilities; Community Support Network FY21 budget; Montgomery County's waiting list for DDA services; statistics on people with disabilities in the County; FY21 operating budget testimony; letter to County Executive Elrich regarding e-scooters; testimony on Council Bill 8-20 - E-Scooters; comments, recommendations and testimony on Montgomery County Planning Board's Complete Streets Draft and Vision Zero; Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education; and Design for Life Property Tax Incentive Program.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2019 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2019 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include the commemoration of the Commissions' 40th year and 41st year; County employment and hiring data of people with disabilities; Council Work Group on Needs of Residents with Developmental Differences System-Wide Recommendations; Montgomery County's waiting list for DDA services; statistics on people with disabilities in the County; FY20 operating budget testimony; letter to County Executive Elrich regarding bike lanes and floating bus stops; FY21 policy priorities; Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education; and Design for Life Property Tax Incentive Program.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2018 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2018 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include the commemoration of the Commissions' 40th year; County employment and hiring data of people with disabilities; Council Work Group on Needs of Residents with Developmental Differences; Montgomery County's waiting list for DDA services; Design for Life Property Tax Incentive Program; HOC awarded housing vouchers; bike lanes and people with disabilities; transition plan for elected officials; National Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamation; Commission FY19 operating budget priorities, CDBG FY18 funding priorities, and FY20 policy priorities; and statistics on people with disabilities in the County.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2017 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2017 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include the Commission's InclusionMontgomery Statement; Design for Life Permitting Services report; Department of Transportation, Montgomery College, and DGS ADA Compliance Team Updates; FY18 priorities; Developmental Disability Advisory Committee Update; Montgomery County's waiting list for DDA services; County employment and hiring data of people with disabilities; employment resources; and statistics on people with disabilities in the County.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2016 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2016 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include launch of Design for Life website; Design for Life property tax credit program; Respect the Space accessible parking space compliance campaign; Project Search graduates; employment sources; County employment and hiring data of people with disabilities; Maryland's and Montgomery County's waiting list for DDA services; and statistics on people with disabilities in the County.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2015 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2015 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include 25th Anniversary of the ADA; Design for Life tax incentive program; Respect the Space accessible parking space compliance campaign; legislation that improves the County's taxi services; County employment and hiring data of persons with disabilities; Project Search graduates; Maryland's and Montgomery County's waiting list for DDA services; and statistics on people with disabilities in the County.

Cover Letter for Commission on People with Disabilities 2014 Annual Report
Commission on People with Disabilities - 2014 Annual Report (PDF)

Highlights include Developmental Disability Transition Advisory Workgroup recommendations; Design for Life legislation; accessible renovations and development of County parks; bus stop accessibility improvement program; background on health disparities; County employment initiatives to increase hiring of persons with disabilities; Maryland's and Montgomery County's waiting list for DDA services; and statistics on people with disabilities in the County.


Staff

Support to the Commission is provided by:

Betsy Luecking, Community Outreach Manager
Carly Clem, Administrative Specialist I
Email:  MCCPWD@montgomerycountymd.gov

 

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