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MD Works Announcements & Industry News May 12, 2025

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World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo – Western Maryland

📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center, Frederick, MD
This free, public event offers over 70 exhibitors with products and services for people with disabilities. Attendees can access resources in assistive technology, adaptive vehicles, housing options, legal services, and more. Services include free wheelchair repair, personal care assistants, and sign language interpreters.
More Info & Registration

Independent Living Month Celebration & Open House

📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 The League for People with Disabilities, Baltimore, MD
Celebrate Independent Living Month with local organizations, families, and individuals. The open house includes resource sharing, support services, and networking opportunities focused on advancing independence for people with disabilities.
More Info

Inclusive Recreation Programs

Montgomery Parks Adaptive Programs

📍 Various locations, Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery Parks offers a range of free inclusive and adaptive outdoor activities in May and June:

  • 📅 May 13 – Trail Trekkers: Nature walk on a sensory-friendly trail

  • 📅 May 17 – Sensory Saturday: Activities designed for children with sensory sensitivities

  • 📅 May 22 & 23 – Adaptive Paddling and Mountain Biking

  • 📅 June 6 – Adaptive Mountain Biking Continues

These programs are open to all and designed to accommodate various mobility, sensory, and developmental needs.
Details and Calendar

Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games – Spectator Access

📅 June 20–22, 2025
📍 Towson University & Kiwanis Wallas Park
While participation requires registration, spectating at events is free and encouraged. Community members can attend competitions in athletics, swimming, cheerleading, bocce, and softball. The event includes ceremonies and celebration activities.
Event Info

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Governor Moore Announces Oriole Park at Camden Yards’ True Blue Certification

Published: 5/8/2025

Governor Moore, Maryland’s Best, and Brick & Whistle Food Co. announced that Oriole Park at Camden Yards is now officially True Blue certified.

Board of Public Works Approves Investments to Promote the Future of Thoroughbred Racing in Maryland

Published: 5/7/2025

The actions mark a critical step forward in growing local and statewide economies, in addition to promoting the future of Thoroughbred racing in the state.

Governor Moore Signs Legislation Focused on Education, Veterans, and Military Families

Published: 5/6/2025

Governor Moore presided over the third bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act—a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s legislative agenda.

Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Leadership Transition

Published: 5/6/2025

Governor Moore announced that Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Secretary Woods will transition from his cabinet position on May 11 to return to the private sector in a role with a technology startup.

Governor Moore Delivers Lincoln University Commencement Address

Published: 5/4/2025

Governor Moore Announces Multi-State Strategic Action Plan to Explore Cost Savings in Electric Transmission

Published: 5/2/2025

Known as the Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission, the group represents a first-of-its-kind coordination effort to address gaps in transmission planning and promote solutions that offer significant grid and consumer benefits.

Governor Moore Statement on Trump Budget Proposal

Published: 5/2/2025

“T​he president’s budget proposal would kill jobs, hollow out health care and public education, and accelerate the reckless assault on Maryland’s economy that started on January 20."

Governor Moore Announces Opening of Applications for Maryland Business Ready Sites Program

Published: 5/1/2025

Governor Moore announced the launch of the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative to boost economic growth by developing shovel-ready business sites statewide.

Governor Moore Announces Additional State Support for the Maryland Craft Beverage Industry

Published: 4/30/2025

Governor Moore Announces New Partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to Unlock $100 million in Federal Investment in Maryland’s Quantum Industry

Published: 4/28/2025

Governor Moore signed a memorandum of agreement between the State of Maryland and the U.S. DARPA to establish the “Capital of Quantum Benchmarking Hub”

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Presidential Actions, Executive Orders

 

May 12, 2025

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Build your workforce with us. Apprenticeship opportunity program for business. Howard county office of workforce development. Person smiling.

 

Apprenticeships: A Proven Solution to Build and Retain Your Talent Pipeline

Howard County Office of Workforce Development 

A proud partner of the American Job Center Network

 

Why should you have a Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeships are an industry-driven model proven to attract, train, and retain a highly skilled workforce.

  • Registered apprenticeships increase productivity for companies and reduce turnover costs.
  • According to US Department of Labor statistics, 91% of apprentices remain on the job one year after employment and report high levels of loyalty and motivation.  
  • Build the right training model and create flexible options that ensure workers develop the right skills.

To view a brief presentation, click below:

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HOWARD COUNlY INCENTIVES 
Supporting businesses in developing New Registered Apprenticeships or reactivating existing ones. 
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Virtual NAMI Conference Proposals 

Conference date: on June 6th and 7th, 2025

Submit innovative and exciting proposals to fill our workshop and plenary time slots.

Sample Topics Including:

Emerging and best practice treatment for specific disorders; benefits and how to access them; specific supportive services; trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and/or peer services; early detection and intervention, criminal justice; servicing racial minorities and other underserved populations; substance use; physical health; developmental and behavioral disorders; handling specific situations like crises and disappearance; and advocacy and policy initiatives, specific policy topics, etc.

Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, May 2nd, 2025.

Please use this form: https://forms.office.com/r/8v1dWnFgDC to submit your proposal.

In addition to the proposal, please submit a bio (up to 150 words) and resume for each presenter. You can also include headshots.

 

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If you answered YES to any, consider joining a cohort of nonprofits who are using this amazing tool and have exchanged more than 60 resources to-date. Please contact Rita Hamlet, SWAP Project Coordinator with questions at rita@swapshare.org 

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