PRESS RELEASES
2009 Press Releases
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADA COMPLIANT SIDEWALKS (HTML)
ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 18, 2009) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced more than $13.5 million in funding for the replacement and construction of ADA compliant sidewalks across the State of Maryland.
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GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES; PROTECTION AGAINST BULLYING (HTML)
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 13, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley today signed into law two bills that will have a significant impact on Maryland students with disabilities – the first provides students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in fitness and athletic activities, and the second protects students against bullying and intimidation.
MARYLAND SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN STATE LEADERS INNOVATION INSTITUTE
ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 21, 2008) - Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that Maryland has been selected to participate in the first State Leaders Innovation Institute, a program sponsored by the National Technical Assistance and Research Leadership Center to Promote Employment and Economic Independence for Adults with Disabilities (NTAR Leadership Center).
MARYLAND COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES AND MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES TO HOLD LISTENTING POST APRIL 23 (HTML)
BALTIMORE, MD (April 18, 2008) - The Maryland Commission on Disabilities (MCOD) and the Baltimore City Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will co-host a “listening post” on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Murphy Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, Morgan State University, 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore.
GOVERNOR O'MALLEY APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARINGANNAPOLIS, MD (March 12, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley announced today that Lisa Kornberg has been named Director for the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
GOVERNOR O'MALLEY ATTENDS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY DAY ACTIVITIES IN ANNAPOLIS
ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 26, 2008) – Governor O’Malley today attended the Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature, an annual event that brings together individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, service providers and advocates in an effort to educate and inform members of the General Assembly about the issues facing the developmental disabilities community.
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY DISASTER READINESS SUMMIT HELD IN BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, MD (February 6, 2008) – Recognizing the need to expand the State’s Emergency Preparedness planning for individuals with disabilities or other special needs, the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) today will hold a disaster readiness summit for individuals with disabilities at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) headquarters, 1800 Johnson Street in Baltimore.
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