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Sample PIA - DLLR
You can find a sample of a PIA, along with an accompanying letter requesting additional information, prepared by Peter Sabonis regarding DLLR issues at: http://www.mdjustice.org/node/1668.
I am not reattaching it, beause that would take up a good bit of space on the website server.
Sample PIA - DHMH
Jennifer Goldberg offered this sample, with her usual humble disclaimer about how good it might be. But it is a fine example, in concert with the one from Peter Sabonis for DLLR.
Sample PIA Request to a Housing Authority
The Southern MD LAB office has experienced some pretty egregious due process violations in dealing with all three of our county housing authorities. We sent the attached letter to all of them. One immediately called and set up a meeting with us to discuss proposed changes to the administrative plan; we met with them and are considering best practices changes. One called me and told me it would cost $11K to get the documents. One called an told me it would be $11K to get the documents, then followed up with a letter saying that (1) they
Free State's First Annual Celebration (to thank volunteers, community members and donors)--September 13, 2011
Date:
Tue, 09/13/2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Colleagues and Friends,
Please save the date for our first celebration. We'll celebrate the launching of our pro bono resource for LGBT Marylanders and thanking all who have made this happen.
The event will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 6-9p.m. at Venable, LLP, 750 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
Look forward to seeing you there. Formal announcements will be forthcoming!
Thank you,
Lee Ann Hopkins, Esquire
Executive Director, Free State Legal Project
Sponsor:
Venable, LLP
Phone access to Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc.
In response to a question from one of our staff about clients calling to say thay have not been able to reach BNI, Legal Aid received this response:
We have a new, all digital phone system that has presented us with many challenges, including this perception by our target audience. The phones, however, are working. When callers dial the hotline, they are presented with four choices, with the last one asking if they'd like to speak to a counselor, which they will have to confirm after hearing one more, short, announcement. It is at that point the confusion comes in.
Maryland's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program: "EMA Direct"
Date:
Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
This is what we received in Frederick about this program. My best suggestion, if you find this as confusing as I do, is to call 410-514-7268 for more details, or email SingleFamilyHousing@dhcd.state.md.us. Application packet available at www.mdhope.org.
Sponsor:
Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
Health Benefit Exchange Board Meeting
Health Benefit Exchange Board Meeting on June 27, 2011
1:00pm – 4:30pm
Maryland Department of Transportation (Directions)
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
Agenda and MAterials attached and available online at http://dhmh.maryland.gov/healthreform/exchange/meetings.html
Bazelon Center Releases New Olmstead Resources on DOJ Guidance
Washington, D.C. -- June 28, 2011 -- "The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law applauds President Obama's call to build on the promise of Olmstead to end discrimination against people with mental illnesses and other disabilities," stated Dr. Robert Bernstein, executive director of the Bazelon Center, regarding the President's statements on June 22 marking the 12th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
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