Montgomery Community Media

Did you know the Montgomery County Police Department runs the Project Lifesaver Program to address the problem of wandering? Individuals with medical conditions like Alzheimer’s, Autism, or Down’s Syndrome, and related disorders are outfitted with a personalized bracelet. The bracelet emits a unique automatic tracking signal every second, 24 hours a day. If the participant […]

On April 2, Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and the City Council will issue a proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month in the city of Gaithersburg. The proclamation will be presented to Melissa Porter, a local ambassador for the Autism Speaks “Light It Up Blue” awareness campaign. As part of the campaign, the City will […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee recently was briefed on how disputes between families and the school system over a student’s special education plan are handled. Councilmember Phil Andrews asked the school system to brief the Council earlier this year. In this video clip, he comments on the current process for handling these types of […]