Commission on Disabilities

Contact Information
Denise Rudegeair
Commission Liaison
Email
Winchester Hall
12 E Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Ph: (301) 600-1663
TTY:Use Maryland Relay
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Commission on Disabilities
The Commission was created in 1994 to advise the Frederick Board of County Commissioners on matters regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation.
The Commission’s mission is as follows:
- To conduct and participate in meetings for the purpose of raising the level of "Disability Awareness" among people with disabilities and the general public.
- To facilitate the utilization of all resources available to people with disabilities.
- To identify barriers to programs and services available to people with disabilities and to recommend the means of overcoming these barriers.
- To make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding existing and proposed legislation pertaining to people with disabilities.
- To review programs and services for people with disabilities and to identify their needs and gaps in service.
The Frederick County Commission on Disabilities meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Frederick County Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave, Frederick, Md. Meetings are open to the public.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Monday - April 8, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Monday - May 13, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Monday - June 10, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Monday - July 8, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Monday - September 9, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Monday - October 14, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Minutes are available upon request by email at
Email.