Commission on People with Disabilities | Agendas
The meetings of the Commission on People with Disabilities are open to the public. The Commission welcomes visitors to join us as we serve the County and its residents. Please contact the office to confirm meetings.
Agendas
Next Meeting: Commission on People with Disabilities Meeting - January 14, 2026 from 6 p.m to 7:30 p.m. The Commission will have a discussion on "Inclusive Housing for People with Disabilities" led by Tim Wiens, Executive Director at Maryland Inclusive Housing. The Commission will also discuss their FY27 priorities for the year. Meeting will be held via Zoom. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Meeting Accessibility Notice: Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with as much advance notice as possible, preferably at least three (3) full business days before the meeting/event. To request any other reasonable accommodation or to advise us of any dietary considerations, please send a request to [email protected]. Taking these steps will help us have sufficient time to best meet your needs.
Maryland Open Meetings Act - Model Regulations for Open Meetings
1.01. Public Attendance. (a) At any open session of the [name of public body], the general public is invited to attend and observe. (b) Except in instances when the [public body] expressly invites public testimony, questions, comments, or other forms of public participation, or when public participation is otherwise authorized by law, no member of the public attending an open session may participate in the session.
1.02. Disruptive Conduct. (a) A person attending an open session of the [public body] may not engage in any conduct, including visual demonstrations such as the waving of placards, signs, or banners, that disrupts the session or that interferes with the right of members of the public to attend and observe the session. (b)(1) The presiding officer may order any person who persists in conduct prohibited by subsection (a) of this section or who violates any other regulation concerning the conduct of the open session to be removed from the session and may request police assistance to restore order. (2) The presiding officer may recess the session while order is restored. View more information on Maryland Open Meetings Act.
Boards/Committees/Commissions (B/C/C) Inclement Weather Policy
- If Montgomery County Government is CLOSED then all BCC meetings, virtual, in-person, or hybrid, are cancelled.
- If Montgomery County Government is OPEN, but Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are closed, open late or close early:
- If a BCC meeting is virtual, then the BCC can meet as scheduled.
- If a BCC meeting is in-person or hybrid:
- If MCPS opens late, BCC in-person or hybrid morning meetings are cancelled.
- If MCPS closes early, or if afternoon or evening activities are cancelled, BCC in-person or hybrid afternoon and evening meetings are cancelled.
- If MCPS is closed all day, all BCC in-person or hybrid meetings for that day and evening are cancelled.
- Certain quasi-judicial BCCs may continue to hold hearings based on previous arrangements with their departments and notification to the public.
Calendar
Full Commission Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, except for July and August. As possible, we adjust meeting dates in order to accommodate days of major religious observances.
2026
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
June 10, 2026
No meetings in July or August
September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 18, 2026 **Meeting held 3rd Wednesday of the month**
December 9, 2026
Steering Committee Meeting Schedule
Upcoming Steering Committee Meetings
Meetings are held virtually from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted).
2026
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026
July 15, 2026
August 19, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026