Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission (IDDC)
About the Commission
Michael D. Greenberg, MD, Chair
John Whittle, Vice-Chair
Jake Didinsky, Secretary
As enacted, the new IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive.
The Commission has 19 voting members, and 6 non-voting members, including:
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2 individuals with IDD;
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9 family members, guardians, or support staff of individuals with IDD;
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7 individuals representing service providers or advocacy organizations that support individuals with IDD; of people with disabilities;
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1 member of the Commission on People with Disabilities;
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The 6 non-voting members are designees of the following agencies: Department of Health and Human Services; Department of Recreation; Montgomery County Public Schools; Montgomery College; WorkSource Montgomery; and Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration.
Monthly Meetings
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission meetings are open to the public. Visit the agenda page for more details.
Meeting Notices
Meetings to be announcedThe calendar of events below lists upcoming Commission meetings.
Vacancy Announcement - Elrich Seeks Applicants for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission
County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill seven vacancies on the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission for the following: three individuals who are family members, guardians, or support staff of individuals with IDD; one individual with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD); and three individuals representing service providers or advocacy organizations that support individuals with IDD. Application deadline is August 9, 2024. View application and apply online
Creating an Inclusive Community
“Montgomery County is committed to creating an inclusive community for all individuals who have a disability so they have access to every opportunity to live a life of their choosing with the necessary supports needed to participate fully in community living.” In accordance with the Commission on People with Disabilities.
Contact Us
Shakeela Gray, Staff LiaisonEmail: [email protected]
401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
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