Supporting People with Disabilities: Inclusion, Accessibility, and Dignity for All
Make Montgomery County a national model for inclusion, with fully funded special education and services that let everyone thrive.
My Approach
My daughter has a disability. That means I know firsthand the fights families face — for services, for inclusion, for a system that actually works. Every person with a disability deserves to live with dignity, access the same opportunities as everyone else, and be fully included in our community. Montgomery County should be a model for what that looks like.
What I Will Do As County Executive
- Make Montgomery County a national model for disability inclusion and accessibility
- Fully fund special education services so every child gets the support they need
- Protect critical disability services from state and federal cuts
- Expand programs that help individuals with disabilities safely interact with law enforcement
- Ensure county facilities, programs, and services are fully accessible to all residents
What I Have Done
- Fought for expanded special education funding and improved supports at MCPS
- Strongly opposed harmful state cuts to Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) programs
- Convened government, public safety, nonprofits, and advocates for a summit on autism-related elopement — breaking down barriers and advancing solutions
- Advocated for Eric's ID Law, helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities safely interact with law enforcement
