Disability topics focus of Prince George’s County Council candidates ‘meet and greet’

The director of the Prince George's County Commission for Individuals with Disabilities said residents with disabilities are rarely seen or heard, but that could change at the first-ever "disability meet and greet, bringing their concerns before county council candidates.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 353

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Veronica Davila Steele said Prince George’s County residents with disabilities are rarely seen, heard or acknowledged.

As chair of the county’s Commission for Individuals with Disabilities, she’s helping organize a “disability meet and greet” with County Council candidates with an eye toward bringing those residents and their concerns into the open.

It’s the first time the county has hosted an event with candidates that is strictly focused on disability-related topics.

“We are always …

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