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Anne Arundel County

Commission on Disability Issues

 
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WELCOME TO THE DISABILITY AWARENESS DAY SITE

 

Disability Awarenness Day is an event held once a year by the Commission on Disability Issues for Anne Arundel County.

Live entertainment!

Family Fun!

Interactive Exhibits!

It will be held on

Saturday august 26, 2006

1:00pm to 4:00 pm

The Centre at Glen Burnie

6711 Ritchie Highway

EVERY YEAR, SOMEONE IS RECOGNIZED AND HONORED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DISABLED COMMUNITY. AN AWARD IS PRESENTED TO THAT PERSON.

THIS YEAR'S HONOREE IS

**BRUCE MICHALEC**

THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE PRESENTS AWARDS TO COMPANIES THAT ARE DISABILITY FRIENDLY EVERY YEAR. CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF PREVIOUS WINNERS.

 

 

List of Potential Vendors Participating this Year:

Maryland Relay
Ms. Wheelchair Maryland
N. Arundel Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Anne Arundel
Opportunity Builders
Partners in Care
Partnership Development Group
People on the Go of Anne Arundel Co.
Providence Center
Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks
Ride-Away Handicap Equip
Safety Shield
Service Coordination
The Arc of Anne Arundel
The Coordinating Center
UCP of Southern Md.
Volunteers for Medical Engineering, Inc.
Woods Adult Day Services
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel County Board Of Elections
Anne Arundel County Chapter, Autism Society
Anne Arundel County Dept Of Health
Anne Arundel County Library
Anne Arundel County Special Olympics
Abilities Network/ Epilepsy Foundation
Arthritis Foundation Maryland Chapter
Bello Machre
Best Buddies
Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating
Chesapeake Rehab Equipment
City of Annapolis
Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues
Cypress Creek Therapy
Anne Arundel County Department of Aging
Division of Rehab Services
Gallagher Services
Health & Mobility
Langton Green, Inc
Making Choices for Independent Living
Capitol Rehab
Maryland Department of Disabilities


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COMMISSION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Dept. of Aging and Disabilities, Dept. of Recreation and Parks, Dept. of Education

COMMITTEES

Architecture & Accessibility
Bylaws
Children's Issues
Disability Awareness Day  
Employment
Executive
Housing
Legislative
Membership
Public Relations
Transportation

HISTORY

The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues was established in 1995 by Executive Order. The Commission promotes and enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities by advising the County Executive and the County Council on the coordination and development of government policies, programs, services and allocation of resources for people with disabilities and to propose the means whereby the needs of citizens with disabilities can be met.

DISABITILY STATISTICS

Disability Data prepared by Dr. Nollie P. Wood, Jr., Baltimore City, Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities, October 6, 2003, states that there are 1,485,429 individuals with disabilities in Maryland with 114,669 residing in Anne Arundel County. The County ranks 5th in individuals with disabilities.
 
 
 
             
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