The Need for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults

with Michelle Guyton of the Maryland State Delegation

Maryland State Delegate Michele Guyton from District 42B tells Jill Horner about the need for establishing a state coordinator for autism strategy and how the state can do better job at protecting vulnerable adults.

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Feb 12, 2020

Hosted by: Jill Horner

Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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