01.01.2021.08

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2021.08

Maryland Disability Culture and Achievements Month

A. All units of State government subject to the direction and control of the Governor shall annually observe July as “Disability Culture and Achievements Month.”

B. The Department of Disabilities shall, during Disability Culture and Achievements Month, collaborate with, and provide information and technical assistance to, other units of State government to develop, coordinate, and promote activities and events throughout Maryland celebrating:

1. Disability culture, including literature, poetry, dance, film, theater, and music developed by people with disabilities; and

2. Societal achievements, including in justice, selfempowerment, and equality, of people with disabilities.

Effective date: July 26, 2021