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ARC Baltimore presenter urges housing, transit and workforce changes to expand community inclusion
Summary
Swanisha Hinton of ARC Baltimore told the HRC that community inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities depends on accessible, affordable housing, reliable transportation and workforce stability; she highlighted Rosewood Center’s closure and current barriers to choice and independence.
Swanisha Hinton, vice president of quality enhancement at ARC Baltimore, spoke to the Human Relations Commission about persistent barriers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities face in Baltimore County and the state. Her presentation emphasized housing scarcity and in-unit accessibility, curb and sidewalk maintenance that blocks community navigation, long paratransit waits, employment limitations and workforce shortages in direct-support roles.
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