About
The Howard County Commission on Disabilities (CoD) was established by statute in 1988 to:
- Increase public awareness of disability-related issues
- Serve in an advisory capacity on County Government programs, policies, and budget
- Assist County Government to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The commission’s mission is facilitated through the efforts of its members and its subcommittees.
- Chairperson: Doug Lea
- Vice Chairperson: Marian Vessels
- Adeniyi Michael Adekoya
- Beth Benevides
- Heidi Burghardt
- Nicole Czarnecki
- Joshua Hirsh
- Greg Schuckman
- Steven Towne
- Mia Williams
- Karen Wood
Meets from 6:30-8:30 PM the fourth Monday every other month, except in December. Meetings are currently being held virtually via WebEx and may adjourn earlier or later than the time specified in this notice. An agenda will be posted here three (3) business days before the meeting.
All Commission meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations should submit a request by email to CoD@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) at least five (5) business days before the meeting.
To join a Webex Commission Meeting:
Join from the meeting link
Join by meeting number: 2300 446 5228
Meeting password: TJidbDsX456
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in number (US/Canada)
Access code: 2300 446 5228
Upcoming 2022 Meeting Dates:
- June 27
- August 22
- October 24
- December 5
County Resolution 23-2018 required the Commission on Disabilities to research, review and prepare a report with recommendations “on how the County can facilitate full inclusion of all residents in all aspects of community life” and best practices in disabilities services, specifically in the areas of Education, Employment, Housing, Peer Relationships and Transportation. Staff of the Department of Community Resources and Services prepared this report on behalf of the Commission on Disabilities.
Meets from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every other month, except in July. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations should submit a request by email to CoD@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) at least five (5) business days before the meeting.
2022 Access Committee Next Meeting:
- Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Virtual Meeting via Webex)
Webex Link to Join Meeting: https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/j.php?MTID=me73d0b9732720111830d5063bf31d7da
Meeting number: 2311 838 0613
Password: 8uYjc4FMGQ5
To join by phone:
1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 183 80613
Upcoming 2022 Meeting Dates:
- Tuesday, May 10
- Tuesday, September 13
- Tuesday, November 8