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Disability Issues Advisory Board outlines recommendations; asks for faster accommodation timelines and clearer policy alignment
Summary
The Disability Issues Advisory Board (DIAB) presented a preliminary report asking the board to rename the advisory body, expand its scope, address long delays in reasonable accommodation requests, and request a formal board response by Aug. 31, 2025.
The Disability Issues Advisory Board (DIAB) presented an abbreviated preliminary report to the Prince George's County Board of Education on June 26 that detailed findings and recommendations on accessibility, staffing, facilities and policy alignment.
DIAB Vice Chair Theresa Smith summarized months of work across subcommittees and requested a formal board response by Aug. 31, 2025. Among the primary recommendations: rename the advisory board to better reflect inclusion and the social model of disability…
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