DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES

217 East Redwood St., Suite 1300, Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 767-3660 (voice & tty); 1-800-637-4113 (toll free, voice & tty)
e-mail: info.mdod@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 333-6674
web: http://mdod.maryland.gov/
https://marylandaccesspoint.211md.org/ (health & support services - Maryland Access Point)
http://mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/MDTAP-Home.aspx (Technology Assistance Program)

217 East Redwood St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

MARYLAND COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
Staff: Ellis Sardorian (410) 767-3653; e-mail:
web: http://mdod.maryland.gov/mcod/Pages/MCOD-Home.aspx


Van D. Brooks, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2027

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Megan M. Collins, Esq.; Caroline M. Kobek Pezzarossi, Ph.D.; Chandra Smith. Terms expire 2024.

Lynette T. Blake; Antoine L. Hickman, Ed.D.; Sharon A. Maneki; John L. Michaels, Jr.; Douglas C. Smith; Irene Souada. Terms expire 2025.

Sandra Bastinelli; Andrea Kolp; Daniel Martin; Christopher Mason-Hale; Dominique E. Sessa; Nicole K. Webb. Terms expire 2026.

David S. Drezner; Adam M. Hays; Michelle K. Livshin. Terms expire 2027.

Appointed by Senate President: Craig J. Zucker

Appointed by House Speaker: Michele J. Guyton

Appointed by Chair, Governor's Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay: one vacancy

Ex officio: Victoria Rodriguez-Roldan, State Coordinator for Autism Strategy

INTERAGENCY DISABILITIES BOARD
Chair: Carol A. Beatty, Secretary of Disabilities

Ex officio: Carmel Roques, Secretary of Aging; Helene T. Grady, Secretary of Budget & Management; Harry Coker, Jr., Secretary of Commerce; Ryan B. Moran, Dr.P.H., Acting Secretary of Health; Jacob R. Day, Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Rafael J. Lopez, Secretary of Human Services; Vincent N. Schiraldi, Secretary of Juvenile Services; Portia Y. Wu, Esq., Secretary of Labor; Rebecca L. Flora, Secretary of Planning; Carolyn J. Scruggs, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Paul J. Wiedefeld, Secretary of Transportation; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Carmel M. Martin, Special Secretary, Governor's Office for Children; Dorothy J. Lennig, Esq., Executive Director, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention & Policy; Usherla DeBerry, Ed.S., Director, Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.

COUNSEL
Hisham M. Amin, Assistant Attorney General (410) 767-3891
e-mail: hisham.amin@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS

PROCUREMENT & DATA
Elizabeth W. Hall, Procurement Officer/Data Director (410) 767-3652
e-mail: elizabeth.hall2@maryland.gov
FINANCE
Lisa M. Brewsaugh, Fiscal Officer (410) 767-7826
e-mail: lisa.brewsaugh@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
Antoinette Mercer, Human Resource Officer (410) 767-6345
e-mail: antoinette.mercer@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Elizabeth W. Hall, Records Officer (410) 767-3652
e-mail: elizabeth.hall2@maryland.gov

TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Lori N. Berrong, Executive Director (410) 554-9245; 1-800-832-4827 (toll free, tty & voice)
e-mail: lori.berrong@maryland.gov
web: http://mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/MDTAP-Home.aspx

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair: Carol A. Beatty, Secretary of Disabilities


Representing State Department of Education: Conchita Hernandez
Representing Division of Rehabilitation Services, State Department of Education: Melissa Day
Representing Maryland Department of Labor: Kristen Patterson
Representing Accessible Resources for Independence: Betsy Hein
Representing Disability Rights Maryland: Gabriel Rubenstein
Representing Kennedy Krieger Institute: Kristine Nellenbach

ACCESS MARYLAND & ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS
Keyonna Baker, Director (410) 554-9245
e-mail: keyonna.baker@maryland.gov


ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN PROGRAM
Heather Ferguson, Director (410) 554-9244; e-mail: heather.ferguson@maryland.gov
Sarah Calhoun, Financial Loan Administrator (410) 554-9586; e-mail: sarah.calhoun@maryland.gov


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Dominique E. Sessa, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2024


Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Adeniyi M. Adekoya, 2024; Latricia A. Lee, 2024; Dominique E. Sessa, 2024; Kelly M. Hoffman, 2025; Michele M. Hunter, 2025; Kristine Nellenbach, 2025; Richard A. Bauernschub, 2027; Toyin Fasakin, 2027; Heather R. Ferguson, 2027; Jeffrey Duong Le, 2027.

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Jessica A. Stine

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Brenda M. Isennock

Ex officio: Stefanos Ghebrehawariat, designee of Secretary of Information Technology

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REUSE ACCESS
Shawn Bateman, Coordinator (410) 554-9232; e-mail: shawn.bateman@maryland.gov


TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS OF MARYLAND
[TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS]
(D12A02.02, formerly F50B0409, F50B0401, F10A0409, formerly 28.06.01.03)
FY2025 appropriation: $3,646,303 ; authorized positions: 7
David Bahar, Director (410) 767-5891 (voice & tdd); tdd: 1-800-552-7724; e-mail: david.bahar@maryland.gov

GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY BOARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY
web: http://doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay/Pages/advisory-board.aspx


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Alfred Sonnenstrahl, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
Michelle L. Morales, 2021; Alyssa A. Dittmar, 2022; Alexander T. Simmons, 2022; Steven D. Cooper, 2023; Shannon R. Minnick, 2023; Darrin R. Smith, 2023; Sonya Smith, 2023; Kenneth Putkovich, 2024; Anibelka Henriquez Squires, 2025; Tanea S. Brown, 2026; Astrid A. Jones, 2026; Deirdre Y. Cheek Lynch, Esq., 2026; Claudine Paxton, 2026.

PROGRAMS

COMMUNICATIONS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Yesheva N. Kelly, Webmaster (410) 767-3659
e-mail: yesheva.kelly@maryland.gov

CONSTITUENT SERVICES PROGRAM
B. Nan Brittingham, Coordinator (410) 767-3948
e-mail: nan.brittingham@maryland.gov

POLICY

ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM
Maxine F. Morris, Manager (410) 767-6025; e-mail: maxine.morris@maryland.gov
Monique Brown, Administrator; e-mail: monique.brown@maryland.gov

217 East Redwood St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

AUTISM STRATEGY
Victoria Rodriguez-Roldan, State Coordinator for Autism Strategy (410) 697-9279; e-mail: victoria.rodriguez-roldan@maryland.gov
Ellis Sardorian, Autism Administrative Coordinator (410) 767-3653; e-mail: ellis.sardorian@maryland.gov

ADVISORY STAKEHOLDER GROUP ON AUTISM-RELATED NEEDS
web: https://mdod.maryland.gov/about/Pages/Autism-Group.aspx

Chair: Victoria Rodriguez-Roldan, State Coordinator for Autism Strategy

Appointed by Governor: Emily E. Arker; Cristine Ann Ceely; Adam S. Jones; Nicole C. LeBlanc; Peggy A. Pugh, Ed.D.; Christy Russell; Devan A. Southerland; Roger E. Thibaudeau, Jr.; Shannon L. West, M.D.; Lisa M. Wiederlight.

Representing The Arc Maryland: Raymond Marshall

Representing Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council: Rachel B. London, Esq.

Representing Itineris: Ami Taubenfeld

Representing Maryland Occupational Therapy Association: one vacancy

Representing Pathfinders for Autism: Rebecca Rienzi

Representing Maryland Speech–Language–Hearing Association: Fatima Salem

Ex officio: Carmen A. Brown, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Anne P. Blackfield, designee of Secretary of Disabilities; Janet L. Furman, designee of Secretary of Health; Courtney A. Thomas-Winterberg, designee of Secretary of Human Services.

COMMUNITY LIVING POLICY
Jennifer L. Eastman, Director (410) 767-7901
e-mail: jennifer.eastman@maryland.gov

ETHAN SAYLOR ALLIANCE FOR SELF-ADVOCATES AS EDUCATORS
STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE ETHAN SAYLOR ALLIANCE FOR SELF-ADVOCATES AS EDUCATORS
Staff: Jennifer L. Eastman (410) 767-7901; e-mail: jennifer.eastman@maryland.gov
web: http://mdod.maryland.gov/about/pages/saylor-alliance.aspx

Erica Wheeler, Chair (chosen by Committee)

Appointed by Secretary of Disabilities to 3-year terms: Elizabeth Benevides; Stephanie Dolamore; Kendall Foster; Amanda Mummert; Patti Saylor; Erica Wheeler.

Ex officio: Carol A. Beatty, Secretary of Disabilities; Trooper Matthew Hughes, designee of Secretary of State Police; Stephanie Jones, designee of Deputy Secretary for Developmental Disabilities, Maryland Dept. of Health; Robert Wagner, designee of Executive Director, Police & Correctional Training Commissions, Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services.

EDUCATION POLICY
Elizabeth W. Hall, Director (410) 767-3652
e-mail: elizabeth.hall2@maryland.gov

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY
Cecilia M. Warren, Director (410) 767-7553
e-mail: cecilia.warren@maryland.gov

EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Jade Ann Gingerich, Director (410) 767-3651
e-mail: jade.gingerich@maryland.gov

HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY
Kirsten C. Bosak, Director (410) 767-3656
e-mail: kirsten.bosak@maryland.gov

HOUSING POLICY
Wayne Reed III, Director (410) 767-3635
e-mail: wayne.reediii@maryland.gov

MARYLAND PARTNERSHIP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM
Rachel Fishman, Administrator (410) 767-2649
e-mail: rachel.fishman@maryland.gov

TRANSPORTATION POLICY
Magtanggol (Bong) Delrosario, Director (410) 767-3649
e-mail: bong.delrosario@maryland.gov

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