Harford Commission on Disabilities July Meeting Cancelled; Public Invited to ADA Reception

From Harford County government:

The Harford County Department of Community Services’ Commission on Disabilities has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Monday, July 26, 2010, and is instead inviting the public to join them in celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at a reception on that date from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The reception will be held at the Council Gallery on the first floor of 212 South Bond Street in Bel Air.

Co-sponsored by the Commission on Disabilities, the Harford County Cultural Arts Board, and the Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, the reception will recognize “Art without Boundaries,” an exhibit of works by artists both with and without disabilities. It will feature arts, music, and light refreshments, and is free and open to the public.

The next meeting of the Commission on Disabilities will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. at the Historic Bel Air Colored High School, 205 Hays Street, Bel Air .The public is invited to attend. For disability-related accommodations, directions, or information, contact Sharon Grzanka at 410-638-3373 (voice/TTY) or disability@harfordcountymd.gov.

The Harford County Commission on Disabilities was established in 1995 to serve as the voice of the disability community in Harford County. Members are appointed by the County Executive, with the approval of the County Council. The Harford County Department of Community Services was established in 1979 via Executive Order and works daily to meet the needs of our seniors, youth, persons with disabilities and those struggling to overcome addiction. The Department works with federal,state, local and private agencies to ensure our county continues to evolve and remains dedicated to providing the best possible services for our citizens and community.