Support Our Events
MDLC annually hosts our awards gala, Breaking Barriers, in the spring.
Breaking Barriers is an inspiring evening to celebrate achievements in the struggle to secure legal rights for Marylanders with disabilities. Guests enjoy fantastic food, drink and music; mingle with fun, interesting and caring folks; and see the presentation of our Breaking Barriers achievement awards honoring advocates for people with disabilities. MDLC appreciates your support for the work that lies ahead!
Contact Virginia Knowlton, Executive Director, at 410.727.6352 ext. 2482 if you are interested in being an event sponsor.
2012 Honorees:
Public Policy Award: Maryland Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell
Public Policy Award: Maryland Senator Richard Madaleno
Legal Advocacy Award: Raymond Marshall
Grassroots Advocacy Award: Kenneth Capone
2011 Honorees:
Public Policy Award: Maryland Delegate James W. Hubbard
Legal Advocacy Award: Venable LLP
Grassroots Advocacy Award: Sandra Spears
Lorraine Sheehan Lifetime Achievement Award: U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin
2010 Honorees
Public Policy Award: Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger
Legal Advocacy Award: Earl Bartgis, Jr.
Grassroots Advocacy Award: Floyd Hartley
Lifetime Achievement Award: Lorraine Sheehan, posthumously (presented to Laura Carr & John Sheehan by Senator Benjamin L. Cardin)