[Greater-Baltimore] Important information from the Baltimore Mayor's Commission on Disabilities about October 8 event

[Danielsen, Chris]

Hello all:

Please see below for important information about an event taking place this coming Tuesday, October 8. The event is sponsored by the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities for the City of Baltimore and is part of the annual civil Rights Week put together by the Baltimore Office of Equity and Civil Rights. As you may know, the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities is chaired by our own Aloma Bouma. I urge those who can do so to attend this event.

Warmly,

Chris


Civil Rights Week 2024
Baltimore Office of Equity and Civil Rights
Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities


Tuesday, October 8, 2024
National Center for the Blind
200 East Wells, Baltimore Maryland 21230
4th Floor


*Inclusion at Every Stage and Every Age
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Baltimore City children with disabilities and their families/caregivers gather for a day of enriching programming co-hosted by the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) and Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS).


*Mayor's Commission on Disabilities Fireside Chat
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
**Your Legal Rights:

Fire side panel presentations and Q & A with Baltimore City Officials for individuals with disabilities and those interested in disability rights
Focus Topics will be:

*Right to Travel;
Specifically focusing on access to or problems with sidewalks, curbs, curb cuts, lights, crossings, bike lanes, and even scooters. While this does not include bus or paratransit needs those areas may be addressed where the physical access limits or prohibits using transit

*Right to Access;
Addresses issues concerning city web sites, electronic files or documents, registrations, PDF or JPEG files or forms, and other city accessible electronic issues.  Includes getting assistance in completing non-accessible materials and officials responsible for ensuring accessibility and what to do when someone has difficulty

*Right to Work;
Focus is on access to city job listings, applications, forms, and other items to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities to become city employees.  Will also include matters relating to disability complaints, violations of employment access, and disability discrimination

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