Governor Hogan marked 28th Anniversary of ADA with announcement of new center at University of Maryland
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Richard Luecking Co-director CTCI, Jennifer King Rice, Dean of UMD College of Education, Governor Hogan, Secretary Carol Beatty Maryland Department of Disabilities, and Marcella Franczkowski Asst. State Superintendent for Special Education and Early Intervention Services MSDE |
MDOD celebrated the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) July 30 with a reception in Annapolis. Governor Hogan presented a proclamation honoring the 28th anniversary of the ADA and announced the new center, The Center for Transition and Career Innovation for Youth with Disabilities (CTCI), located in the University of Maryland College of Education. "The state of Maryland is poised to serve as a national leader in implementing solutions for youth with disabilities that help them achieve a better quality of life," Secretary Beatty said. "For students with disabilities, the transition from school to employment and adult life is a critical time period, which is why career preparation and transition services are a priority for ensuring that youth with disabilities achieve successful employment."
At the reception advocates and business owners presented the mutual benefits of having an inclusive workforce. "E
mployABILITY", a brief video encouraging hiring individuals with disabilities in the workforce, produced by Maryland Public Television (MPT) was presented.
Requests for presentations to professional networks are being accepted.
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