The St. Mary’s County Commission for People with Disabilities is marking the 20th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act by hosting a “Re-Commitment” ceremony on Wednesday, July 28 at the Greenwell State Park from noon to 2 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County will deliver a proclamation at the event and citizens with disabilities will testify on living with a disability. Speakers will focus their stories in the areas of Employment, Recreation, Transportation and Housing.
Media are invited to cover this Anniversary Celebration. Please call Karen Everett, Public Information Officer, St. Mary’s County Government, (301) 475-4200, ext. 1342.
Greenwell State Park in Hollywood offers nearly 600 acres, 10 miles of trails and two miles of waterfront along the Patuxent River and provides an accessible 50 ft. pier. Wheelchair accessible facilities include the Quarter Creek Pavilion, Rosedale Manor and the Knott Lodge.
The park also contains kayak/canoe launch sites, beach and picnic areas. For more information on this state park, log on to: www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/greenwell.html
The Greenwell Foundation offers inclusive programs at the park including horseback riding lessons, summer camps, nature programs, kayaking lessons and trips, and special events. For more information about these programs, please visit
The Commission for People with Disabilities meets monthly to provide the St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners with advice and assistance in the content and administration of compliance measures with regard to the American with Disabilities Act. The Commission also conducts an annual Awards program and has produced a Disability Etiquette Book. For more information on the Commission and its programs, log on to the county’s website at www.stmarysmd.com and click on Boards and Commissions under “Your Government.”