Md. Code Regs. 01.01.2009.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 01.01.2009.10 - Maryland Disability History and Awareness Month

A. State of Maryland Executive Branch agencies shall annually observe October as Disability History and Awareness Month.

B. The Department of Disabilities shall take steps to increase public awareness of the history of disabilities and the disability rights movement, including the following:

(1) Collaborate with other State agencies that serve people with disabilities to coordinate activities and events throughout the State which draw attention to and increase public awareness of the history of disabilities and the disability rights movement;

(2) Promote and foster activities around the State that are sponsored by other State departments or other organizations, consistent with the goals of Disability History and Awareness Month; and

(3) Provide information and other assistance to the State of Maryland Executive Branch agencies, the Maryland State Department of Education, the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, Saint Mary's College of Maryland, the sixteen public community colleges, and local governments in meeting the goals of this Executive Order.

C. The Maryland State Department of Education shall encourage and assist local boards of education to provide instruction in the history of disabilities, people with disabilities, and the disability rights movement during the observance of Disability History and Awareness Month. County boards are encouraged to incorporate such instruction by measures such as:

(1) Supplementing existing lesson plans;

(2) Holding school assemblies;

(3) Hosting disability-focused film festivals;

(4) Seeking assistance from individuals with disabilities or knowledgeable guest speakers from the disability community;

(5) Organizing other appropriate school activities; and

(6) Recognizing at the local level the accomplishments of students and citizens who have life experience with disabilities.

D. The Boards of Regents of the University System of Maryland and Morgan State University, the Board of Trustees of St. Mary's College of Maryland, and the boards of trustees of the sixteen public community colleges are encouraged to promote activities at each institution that provide education, awareness and understanding of disability history, people with disabilities, and the disability rights movement.

Md. Code Regs. 01.01.2009.10

Effective date: July 26, 2009