Department of Family Services Commissioners

Commission for Individuals with Disabilities

Mission

To bring together businesses, citizens, and the government of Prince George's County to discuss and resolve disability issues in the County. The Commission also works with County and State agencies and other Commissions to jointly address and promote the needs and rights of individuals with disabilities. Examples of alliances are:

• Transportation issues have been identified and solutions discussed with Prince George's Department of Public Works and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
• Public Safety issues have been identified and solutions discussed with Prince George's County Police and Fire Department.
• The Commission works with the Maryland Department of Disabilities.
• The Developmental Disability Council

The Commission helps to ensure that the County is meeting the requirements of the ADA. The Commission works to approve accessibility, community services, employment, housing, transportation, education, and recreation services to citizens of Prince George's County.

History

In 1986, Prince George's County founded the Commission for Individuals with Disabilities. These Commissioners share their knowledge in order to help the County meet the needs of citizens who have disabilities. The Commission has 20 volunteer members who are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council for a two-year term. Consumers with disabilities, public and private business, provider agencies, and the general public made up the Commission. All members must be residents of the County.

The Commission meets monthly, on the third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. at:
Largo Government Center
9201 Basil Court
Largo, MD 20774

The Commission meetings are open to the public and interpreter services are provided.

If you are interested in becoming a Commissioner or learning more about the Commission, please call:
Tel: (301) 985-3800
TTY: (301) 985-3894

You can forward your resumes to:
5012 Rhode Island Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20817
Attention: Ms. Patricia V. Sanders.

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