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; and 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.
Commission Information
Board Members
- Chairperson: Karen Wood
- Vice Chairperson: Greg Schuckman
- Beth Benevides
- Gift Jayakar
- Nicholas Jenkins
- Regina Lee
- Elke Pieters
- George Stephens
- Steven Towne
- Robert Suggs
- Marian Vessels
- Bryan Weinstein
General Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every other month (except December) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings 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.
Meetings will be held in person at 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046.
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.
2024 Meeting Dates:
- February 26
- April 29
- June 24
- August 26
- October 28
- December 2
Special Meetings
January 22, 2024 / noon to 2:00p.m. / Virtual Meeting via Webex
Meeting number: 2316 343 3584 and meeting password: 9NKmpQzVe45
To join from a video or application, dial 23163433584@howardcountymd.webex.com or 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
To join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Access code: 23163433584
Global call-in numbers: https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/globalcallin.php?MTID=mb552d8d34f975b80b331239ac77ab981
Report on the Status of People with Disabilities in Howard County
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.
Accessible Parking Guidelines
Accessible parking is crucial for people with disabilities, to ensure their safety, independence and equal access to public spaces. The Howard County Office of ADA Coordination and the Access Committee of the Commission on Disabilities have created accessible parking guidelines for motorists and owners of public places.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
