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Harry Friedman, Edward T. Hall, Malcolm Hecht, Gaylord C. Hicks, Albert D. Hutzler, Jr., James E. Kane, Harvey E. Ketter- ing II, Mrs. Theodore M. Kremer, William C. Litsinger, Albert J. Mattes, Mary T. McCurley, Edward H. Noakes, William W. Price, Harrie M. Selznick, Raymond W. Simmons, H. Alfred Stalfort, John F. Strahan, M.D., Robert C. Thompson, O.S.S., Rabbi Louis A. Weintraub, Jack D. Wolf, Mrs. Paul C. Wolman. Mrs. Ruth-Ellen Ross, Executive Secretary 1100 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-5285 The Governor's Committee to Promote Employment of the Handi- capped was established by the Governor in 1947 in response to a request by the President of the United States. The Governor appoints the chairman and committee members, and all serve without compen- sation. Committee funds are used for the salaries of the Executive Secretary, a clerk-typist, promotional materials, stationery and print- ing, postage, contest prizes, expansion of local programs, and con- ferences. The Governor's Committee functions primarily as an educational and public relations instrument to create a public awareness of the problems faced by handicapped individuals in finding employment; to cooperate with all groups, public and private, in promoting services for the handicapped; and to initiate and promote programs to stimu- late hiring the handicapped. Regional and local meetings are held particularly in conjunction with National Employ the Handicapped Week. To reach all sections of the State, twenty-four local committees have been organized, one in each county ana one in Baltimore. The Governor's Committee acts as liaison between the President's Com- mittee and local committees. To coordinate the program and to keep committees informed on State and national activities, a bi-monthly newsletter goes out to each member in the State. Each year the com- mittee sponsors poster contests among high school juniors and seniors as a means of arousing public awareness of the issues inher- ent in the rehabilitation program for Maryland's disabled citizens. An annual Awards program recognizes outstanding employees, citizens, and handicapped individuals in the State. In 1968, the Governor's Committee co-sponsored legislation resulting in a law and regulations establishing standards of facilities for the handicapped in all public buildings in Maryland. The Committee has as a project the constant dissemination of information regarding the regulations and their enforcement. In 1969, the Committee printed and distributed an up-to-date Handbook, Guide for Action, to members, In 1971 and 1972, funds for the work of the Committee were pro- vided by the State Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, in the amount of approximately $26,000. MARYLAND COMMITTEE ON STATE FULBRIGHT-HAYES SCHOLARSHIPS Chairman: Thomas G. Pullen, Jr. Vernon Anderson, Wilbur Devilbiss, Randle Elliott, Robert R. Kline, William McClain, H. David Reese, Alice Reynolds, Joseph A. Sellinger, Edward N. Wilson, Vacancy. 1420 N. Charles Street, Baltimore 21201 Telephone: SAratoga 7-6350 This Committee was originally established by the President of the United States under Public Law 584 as part of the international edu- |
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