Know Your Rights: Navigating Employment with a Disability under the ADA
October 28, 2025
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Douglas Allers, Disability Services Navigator for the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Center (AAWDC)
This webinar is designed for individuals with disabilities who are currently employed or seeking employment. Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your rights in the workplace, from requesting accommodations to understanding employer responsibilities.
Our goal is to equip participants with practical knowledge and confidence to advocate for themselves throughout the employment journey.
This webinar will cover:Understanding disability disclosure.
- Identifying workplace rights under the ADA.
- Requesting and implementing accommodations.
- Recognizing and responding to discrimination and harassment.
- Accessing resources and support.
Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s New This Year
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Andrea Pomilla, Wellness and Health Benefits Manager, Department of Housing & Community Services, Office on Aging
Each year, Medicare updates its plans, costs, and coverage — and understanding those changes is essential for making the most of your benefits. This presentation will walk participants through the Medicare Open Enrollment period, explain how to compare and evaluate different plan options (Parts A, B, C, and D), and highlight important updates for 2025 that could impact your choices.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the Medicare Open Enrollment process, including key dates, plan options, and recent changes for the upcoming year, so they can make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage.
This presentation will cover:
- The timeline and steps for making changes to your plan
- How to avoid common enrollment mistakes
- Tips for reviewing coverage needs based on changes in health, prescriptions, or income
- Where to find free, reliable resources and assistance
Whether you’re new to Medicare, helping a loved one navigate the process, or reviewing your current plan, this session will provide practical tools and up-to-date information to help you make confident coverage decisions.
Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at End-of-Life
December 16, 2025
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Sarah Marshall, LMSW, Hospice Clinical Social Worker, and Rachel Weitzner, LCSW-C Associate Director of Social Services
This presentation explores the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities in providing compassionate end-of-life care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Attendees will gain an understanding of hospice care, best practices in communication, advanced care planning, and interdisciplinary coordination, as well as how hospice teams can support individuals, families, and care providers through a person-centered and dignity-driven approach.
Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding of how hospice can support individuals with I/DD at the end of life, and to equip care providers with strategies for delivering compassionate, person-centered care that honors each individual’s dignity and unique needs.
This presentation will cover:
- Overview of hospice philosophy
- Common barriers and misconceptions around end-of-life care, especially for people with I/DD.
- Best practices for communication, decision making, and advanced care planning.
- The role of interdisciplinary collaboration between hospice team members, families, and residential providers.
- Strategies to ensure dignity, comfort, and inclusion throughout the dying process.
Your Health Information, Your Power: Simple Steps to Stay Safe
Tuesday, January 20, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Jennifer Sears, Chief Information Officer and Privacy and Security Office, The Coordinating Center
Your personal health information (PHI) is valuable—and protecting it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this session, you’ll learn how to safely share your information, spot potential risks, and take simple steps to keep your data secure.
This presentation will cover:
- How to Protect Your Health Information
- Communicate with Confidence
- Know Where Your Information Lives
- How to Recognize Potential Scams
