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Denise Thomas, Manager of
Maryland's Project Ride program, receives the Ed Bynum Award
for her leadership and advocacy efforts. Project Ride
allows Marylanders with developmental disabilities the
opportunity to use low cost, flexible transportation systems
to participate in all aspects of community living. |
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Maryland Secretary of
Transportation John D. Porcari delivers an important update
on transportation issues during his initial greeting to
conference participants |
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Julie Moyer, employee of MDOT's
ADA Compliance Division is honored for her hard work on
programs and services including Maryland's Accessible
Gas Pump Program |
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Included in Randy's speech to
conference participants was a message of congratulations for
the commitment Maryland's community partners have made to
providing an accessible and inclusive travel environment for
Marylanders with disabilities. |
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Randy poses with Maryland
Secretary of Transportation John D. Porcari |
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When she wasn't serving up a
healthy dose of hospitality in making sure Randy was well
taken care of during the conference luncheon, Assistant
Secretary of Transportation Karen Williams Gooden was busy
serving as an outstanding Mistress of Ceremonies for the
conference. |
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John Gaver, Director of MDOT's
ADA Compliance Division takes a moment to speak with Randy
prior to his presentation. John offered helpful insight
into recent events in and around Baltimore relative to
MDOT's growth and vision for accessibility for all
statewide. |
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Representing Maryland State
Highway Administration, Administrator Neil J. Pederson
provided the luncheon address |
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Prior to the conference open,
Randy poses with (l-r) Karen Williams Gooden, John Gaver,
and Julie Moyer at the official conference banner
celebrating this year's theme, Breaking Down Barriers |
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A highlight of the visit to
Maryland was meeting MDOT employee of 40 years, Mr. William
Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was an excellent ambassador to
Maryland. He not only served as Randy's official
transportation to and from the conference, but provided
Randy with a brief tour of some of Baltimore's historic
landmarks complete with a bit of cultural history! |
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