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
- Chairperson: Greg Schuckman
- Vice Chairperson: Steven Towne
- Monica Banks
- Thomas Horejes
- Ernest Jackson, Jr.
- Gift Jayakar
- Regina Lee
- Jeffrey Lemich
- Mary Murrill
- Elke Pieters
- Robert Suggs
- Bryan Weinstein
- Susan Hirsh
- William McIntyre
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.
In-person 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.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 26
- February 23
- March 23 (In person and via Webex)
- May 18
- June 22
- September 28
- December 7
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.
