A photo of Senator Edward R. Reilly participating in arts and crafts with Melwood day services program participant.

Melwood Hosts Congressional Visit, Commemorates $500,000 in Federal Funding in Support of Melwood’s Neurodivergent Workforce Initiative

July 31, 2023

Senator Edward R. Reilly paid a visit to Melwood’s Dower House Campus on August 9th.  During his campus tour Senator Reilly met a number of our direct support professionals and participants in our day services program.  It was a great opportunity for the Senator to witness firsthand the impact that our programs have on the people we serve and the community.  He expressed great interest in a number of our programs and services and he looks forward to collaborating on future endeavors.

Senator Reilly represents Maryland’s 33rd District, in Anne Arundel County. The Senator supports initiatives that protect the environment, expand the number of available jobs and continues the fight for higher education.

 

 


 

About Melwood

Melwood is one of the largest employers of people with disabilities in the country, employing more than 1,500 workers – over 750 of whom are people with disabilities. Melwood offers job placement, job training, life skills for independence, and support services to more than 3,000 people each year in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Melwood also has a summer camp program for children and provides additional youth and community recreational services for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit  www.Melwood.org.

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