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Governor Parris N. Glendening on the issue...
"For the future, I see a time when all people who want and are able to work will have opportunities and choices within our communities; I see a time when all people will have choices about their work, will earn benefits, including annual and sick leave as a matter of course, and will receive promotions."
Maryland Disabilities Forum
August 25, 1997
"I am confident these incentives will prompt employers throughout the State to hire more and more people with disabilities. And as they do they will learn first hand what so many of us already know: that the disabled are a valuable resource; they want to work and earn their own living; they want to be independent, contributing and participating members of our communities; they would prefer to pay their own way rather than just receive benefits; and they too will learn that all too often, these people just need a chance to shine... and they do!"
Maryland Disability Employment
Tax Credit Press Conference
October 2, 1997
"We want those who are ready and willing to work... To have jobs, pay taxes and live with dignity."
Press Conference announcing
Developmental Disabilities
Waiting List Initiative
January 14, 1998
The opportunity to secure meaningful job opportunities - to be independent and self-supporting members of the community is a basic desire for Maryland citizens with disabilities. Most see a good paying job not only as key to enhance one's self-image but also as the pathway to achieving all of one's hopes and dreams. During the past four years, our Administration has made tremendous progress, proposing a number of programs and initiatives which have begun to expand employment opportunities for Maryland citizens with disabilities. We know we must, and we can, do more, especially given Maryland's strong and stable economy. Employers are actively seeking qualified employees for jobs which must be filled. We can help them achieve their goals AND provide new employment opportunities for Maryland citizens with disabilities. During our second term, the Glendening-Townsend Administration will focus on reducing the unemployment and underemployment rate of people with disabilities, bringing together key State agencies, the business community and provider agencies to develop increasingly creative and effective methods to take full advantage of this valuable labor pool. We must build on the successes we have achieved to reach our goals. We propose to:
Aggressively market the Disability Tax Credit to the business community, especially to those looking to establish themselves in Maryland
Actively work to break down the barriers which keep individuals with disabilities from achieving their employment goals, paying particular attention to maintaining medical benefits "We want those who are ready and willing to work... To have jobs, pay taxes and live with dignity."
Press Conference announcing
Developmental Disabilities
Waiting List Initiatives
January 14, 1998
Continue financial enhancements of programs which have proven effective outcome measures in assisting individuals with disabilities to secure and maintain jobs
Create special opportunities in areas of high unemployment to blend the needs of employers seeking job applicants and those who are unemployed or underemployed.
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