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State of Maryland announces request for proposals for collaborative workforce solutions to address homelessness

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the Maryland Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), announced that it is now accepting proposals to help organizations develop and implement innovative strategies that integrate workforce and housing resources to support job seekers experiencing homelessness or in need of eviction prevention. Proposals will be due on June 17, 2022, and […]

Governor Hogan honors U.S. Paralympian Becca Meyers, enacts order naming July as Disability Culture and Achievements Month in Maryland [VIDEO]

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At an event on Monday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Governor Larry Hogan enacted an executive order declaring that the State of Maryland will annually celebrate July as Disability Culture and Achievements Month. Throughout July, the state will celebrate the societal achievements and cultural contributions of Marylanders with disabilities. […]

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Governor Hogan announces release of Maryland State Disabilities Plan

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Disabilities, announced the release of the new Maryland State Disabilities Plan, a roadmap for changing the lives of Marylanders with disabilities for the better. “Our state is committed to ensuring all Marylanders living with disabilities have the knowledge and influence to make a difference in their lives […]

Governor Hogan announces renewal of affordable housing program for Marylanders With disabilities

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that the State of Maryland would renew its partnership with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to implement the Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities for People with Disabilities initiative. This collaborative effort, overseen jointly by the Maryland Departments of Disabilities (MDOD), Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and Health (MDH), will finance the creation of […]

Governor Larry Hogan 30th Anniversary Americans with Disabilities Act

Governor Hogan marks 30th anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday presented a proclamation honoring the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act to Carol A. Beatty, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD), and Kelby Brick, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH). Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]

Artwork by BCPS students earned honors in two contests, one juried art exhibition

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON – Artwork by Baltimore County Public Schools students has earned honors in two contests and one juried art exhibition. Two BCPS students earned honors in the Maryland Art Education Association Youth Art Month Maryland Flag Contest. Kimberly Zepeda Garcia, a Grade 10 student at Parkville High School, was named the high school level winner. Her art teacher is Matt […]

Md. Department of Disabilities announces Delegate Christian Miele as Deputy Secretary

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

Secretary Carol Beatty announced on Thursday the appointment of Delegate Christian J. Miele, Esq., as Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. The appointment is effective January 9, the date Miele completes his term of office in the Maryland House of Delegates. “Christian worked hard representing his constituents in Baltimore County, and his experience in health, behavioral health, and […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide flood response efforts

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has directed Maryland state agencies to coordinate and work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed following Sunday’s severe weather, which included extensive and persistent rain, major flooding, and power outages in multiple locations throughout the state. Ellicott City in Howard County was particularly devastated by this weather event, which also included significant flooding in […]

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