The Department of Natural Resources Advisory Council on Disability Issues meets quarterly in the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis. The Council is comprised of individuals from the community and representatives from the units within the department.
The Council provides support and guidance to the Department of Natural Resources regarding issues of facilities and services access and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For additional information, contact the department's ADA coordinator at customerservice.dnr@maryland.gov.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Advisory Council on Disability Issues
Membership Roster
| Fred Cowell | Chairperson (Retired) Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) |
| Laura Bowne | MD DNR Planning & GIS-Building Inventory |
| John Purgason | MD DNR ADA/504 Transition Plan Coordinator |
| Steve Goodmuth | MD DNR Land Acquisitions & Planning |
| Larry T. Hughes | Executive Director MD Wheelchair Athletic Promotions, Inc. |
| Richard Coalla | MD DNR Boating (Retired) |
| Glenn Therres | MD DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service |
| Chassity Seymore | The ARC of Howard County, Inc. |
| Joelle Ridgeway | ADA Coordinator-Anne Arundel Co. Aging/Disabilities |
| Jill Bezek | Anne Arundel Co. Aging & Disabilities (Retired) |
| Mikel Hicks | MD DNR ADA Coordinator & Director of Fair Practices |
