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The Governor's Committee on Employment of
People with Disabilities began in 1947 as the Gover-
nor's Committee to Promote Employment of the
Handicapped. Renamed the Governor's Committee
on Employment of the Handicapped in 1979, it was
placed under the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
in the State Department of Education in 1980 (Execu-
tive Order 01.01.1980.12). The Committee became
part of the former Office for Handicapped Individuals
in 1987 (Executive Order 01.01.1987.09) and re-
ceived its present name in 1989 (Executive Order
01.01.1989.14). Now, the Committee works within
the Office for Individuals with Disabilities.
The Committee informs the public of the problems
that people with disabilities face in finding employment
and of the laws that ensure equal opportunity. It
cooperates with all groups, public and private, in pro-
moting services for individuals with disabilities. The
Committee also initiates and publicizes programs to
encourage the hiring of persons with disabilities.
The Committee fosters meaningful employment for
persons with mental, physical and emotional disabilities
as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, as amended. The Committee also advises
people with disabilities of opportunities for habilitation
and rehabilitation by which to develop marketable job
skills; and sponsors conferences, awards, and seminars on
employment and rehabilitation.
Appointed by the Governor, the Committee has
thirty-five members who serve three-year terms.
The Governor designates the chair. Local commit-
tees exist in many counties and in Baltimore City.
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Mary E. Brady, Executive Director
(410) 333-4975
1-800-TECH-TAP
World Wide Web: http://www.dark.net/pub/mdtap/
The Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP)
provides information and technology services to
people with disabilities. To enhance the quality of
life for Marylanders with disabilities, the Program
helps people to locate, evaluate, and purchase adap-
tive devices. The Program offers technology-re-
lated training and referrals in cooperation with the
Office on Aging, the Division of Rehabilitation
Services of the State Department of Education, and
the Developmental Disabilities Administration of
the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
The Program has established three model tech-
nology demonstration centers at Cumberland,
Hagerstown, and Salisbury. A main site lies at the
Maryland Rehabilitation Center in Baltimore
where technology resource specialists serve.
Created in 1990, the Program is governed by the
federal Technology Related Assistance for Individuals
with Disabilities Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-407; P.L.
103-218). The National Institute on Disability and
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Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of
Education funds the Program. Maryland was one
of the first states to receive such a grant. Federal
funding continues until September 30, 1999.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Beatrice M. Rodgers, Chair
The Advisory Committee, formerly the Man-
agement Committee, was appointed by the Gover-
nor in December 1989 to oversee the Technology
Assistance Program.
OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
Luwanda W. Jenkins, Director
6 St. Paul St., Suite 2204 (410) 767 8232
Baltimore, MD 21202 fax: (410) 333-7568
TTY: (410) 333-3098
BUDGET (CODE DA0503, formerly 23.01.05.03)
FY1994 FY1995 FY1996
Funds (actual) (actual) (approp )
General $182,378 $176,981 $207,179
Total Funds $182,378 $176,981 $207,179
Staff
Authorized 3 ... 3 ... 3
Contractual (FTE) 0 ... 0 ... 0
Total Staff 3 ... 3 ... 3
HISTORICAL EVOLUTION
Department of Economic & Community
Development, Division of Economic
Development, Office of Minority Business
Enterprise, 1976-80
Office of Minority Affairs, 1980—
MANDATED REPORTS
Annual Report to Governor & General Assembly
due 15th day of regular legislative session.
Annual Report to Board of Public Works & Legislative
Policy Committee on minority participation in
procurement contracts due Dec. 13
Annual Report to Legislative Policy Committee on
procurement contracts awarded to certified minority
business enterprises by State agencies due Dec. 31.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
Luwanda W. Jenkins, Director (410) 767-8232
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS
Chair: Luwanda W. Jenkins, Director,
Office of Minority Affairs
(410) 767-8232
Ex officio: Lewis R. Riley, Secretary of
Agriculture, Frederick W. Puddester,
Secretary of Budget & Management; James
T. Brady, Secretary of Business & Economic
Development, Jane T. Nishida, Secretary of
the Environment, Eugene R. Lynch,
Secretary of General Services, Martin P.
Wasserman, M.D., J.D., Secretary of
Health & Mental Hygiene, Patricia J.
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