For Immediate Release: Friday, May 10, 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 9, 2019—Lauretta Beard, representative of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); Ana Martínez, representative of the organization CASA; and Encarnación Dubón, resident of the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring, will be the featured guests on this week’s episode of En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery (Tuned in with the Montgomery County Council), airing tomorrow, Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m. on Radio America (WILC 900AM).
In the first segment of the program, Lauretta Beard will share information about DHHS’ “My Turn” program, which provides resources and referrals to help families with children with developmental disabilities access services in the community. The program also provides short-term limited financial assistance for services such as summer camps, recreational programs and adaptive equipment.
In the second segment, Ana Martínez and Encarnación Dubón will discuss ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of the residents of the Flower Branch apartments in Silver Spring to ensure residents’ safety. A fatal gas explosion occurred at the apartments in 2016.
The Montgomery County Council and Radio America have entered a partnership that provides the Latino community with key information on issues and programs. The partnership also provides a forum for residents to express views and ask questions. The partnership includes the weekly one-hour show each Friday on the Washington metropolitan area’s most popular Spanish language station. Lilian Mass is the show’s host.
Each week, the show features guests talking about important issues before the Council and provides information about programs offered by the County to help residents.
Video links with a summary of the show are available each week at the County Council's mobile friendly web site at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council .
You can also watch on Facebook Live: @concejodelcondadodemontgomery .