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MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  6-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 6 - Community Services|Subtitle 5 - Adult Services|Part II - Certified Adult Residential Environmental Program|Section 6-511 - Scope of Program

    In accordance with the State budget, the CARE Program shall provide for:         (1)    the development of CARE housing;        (2)    case management to individuals with disabilities residing in CARE housing; and        (3)    supportive services for individuals with disabilities residing in CARE housing.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  6-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 6 - Community Services|Subtitle 5 - Adult Services|Part II - Certified Adult Residential Environmental Program|Section 6-512 - Administration of Program

    (a)    The Department of Human Services, the Department of Education, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Department of Aging shall provide appropriate ancillary services to individuals with disabilities in the CARE Program subject to programmatic eligibility and priority criteria and budgetary resources.    (b)    The Secretary of Human Services, the Secretary of Health, the Secretary of Aging, and the State Superintendent of Schools shall:        (1)    coordinate departmental programs to ensure that the services needed by individuals with disabilities residing in CARE housing are provided in an integrated and cost–effective manner; and        (2)    prepare and enter into a written memorandum of agreement that specifies the services to be provided by each departmental program and the integration and timing of the delivery of the services.    (c)    The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the CARE Program.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  6-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 6 - Community Services|Subtitle 5 - Adult Services|Part II - Certified Adult Residential Environmental Program|Section 6-513 - Eligibility

    (a)    Eligibility for services under the CARE Program does not preclude eligibility for other services.    (b)    The CARE Program may not serve an individual with a disability who is not a resident of the State when the application for service is made.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part I - Definitions|Section 7-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Interagency Disabilities Board.    (c)    “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Disabilities.    (d)    “Department” means the Department of Disabilities.    (e)    “Disability” has the meaning stated in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12102.    (f)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Disabilities.    (g)    “Unit of State government” means a department, agency, office, commission, council, or other unit in the Executive Branch of the State government.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part II - Organization and Administration of Department|Section 7-104 - Department Established

    There is a Department of Disabilities, established as a principal department of State government.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part II - Organization and Administration of Department|Section 7-105 - Secretary

    (a)    (1)    With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Disabilities.        (2)    The Secretary is the head of the Department.    (b)    The Secretary shall:        (1)    have extensive experience and knowledge of disability laws, legislation, and regulations, and programs for individuals with disabilities;        (2)    at a minimum, hold a bachelor’s degree; and        (3)    be an individual with a disability or appoint a deputy secretary who is an individual with a disability.    (c)    Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (d)    (1)    The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor.        (2)    The Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on those matters.    (e)    The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part II - Organization and Administration of Department|Section 7-106 - Administration of Department

    (a)    The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient operation of the Department.    (b)    The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the Department as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to the Secretary.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part II - Organization and Administration of Department|Section 7-107 - Deputy Secretary

    (a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.    (b)    The deputy secretary shall be an individual with a disability, if the Secretary is not an individual with a disability.    (c)    The deputy secretary:        (1)    serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and        (2)    is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.    (d)    The deputy secretary has the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part II - Organization and Administration of Department|Section 7-108 - Staff

    (a)    In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff.    (b)    Unless otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall appoint and remove all staff in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (c)    The Secretary may review any personnel action taken by any unit in the Department.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part II - Organization and Administration of Department|Section 7-109 - Legal Counsel

    (a)    The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department.    (b)    The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant Attorneys General authorized by law to be assigned to the Department.    (c)    (1)    The Attorney General shall designate one of the assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department as counsel to the Department and may not reassign that individual without consulting with the Secretary.        (2)    The counsel to the Department shall have only the following duties:            (i)    to give the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Secretary and any other official of the Department;            (ii)    to supervise the other assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department; and            (iii)    to perform for the Department the duties that the Attorney General assigns.        (3)    The counsel shall perform the duties under paragraph (2) of this subsection subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part II - Organization and Administration of Department|Section 7-110 - Regulations

    (a)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the Department and its units.    (b)    The Secretary may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of law that are within the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part III - Powers and Duties|Section 7-113 - Powers and Duties of Secretary

    (a)    The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the Department.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall pay all money collected by the Department under this subtitle into the General Fund of the State.    (c)    (1)    (i)    Before publication in the Maryland Register, the Secretary shall review new or proposed changes to regulations submitted by a unit of State government that relate to the provision of resources and services to individuals with disabilities.            (ii)    The regulations shall include an assessment that describes the impact of the proposed regulations on individuals with disabilities.        (2)    Before implementation, the Secretary shall review new or proposed changes to policies, programs, or services submitted by a unit of State government that relate to the provision of resources and services to individuals with disabilities.    (d)    (1)    The Secretary shall review, coordinate, and concur with any application for federal aid, waivers, or grants that is:            (i)    specific to services for individuals with disabilities; and            (ii)    submitted by or through any unit of State government.        (2)    Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may apply for, receive, and use grants–in–aid, funds, or services from the federal government or any of its units, or any public or private source made available to the Department for use in carrying out the powers and duties of the Secretary or the Department.    (e)    (1)    The Secretary shall review the State Disabilities Plan developed by the Board in accordance with § 7–132 of this subtitle.        (2)    The Secretary may approve the State Disabilities Plan or amend the Plan if the Secretary determines that the Plan developed by the Board is not in accordance with § 7–132 of this subtitle.        (3)    The Secretary shall request that the Board revise the State Disabilities Plan at least once every 4 years.        (4)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement the State Disabilities Plan as approved or as amended in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.    (f)    The Secretary shall submit an annual analysis of the State’s progress in implementing the State Disabilities Plan and related performance objectives to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on or before December 1 of each year.    (g)    The Secretary may create citizens’ advisory bodies that the Secretary considers necessary for the effective operation of the Department.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part III - Powers and Duties|Section 7-114 - Duties of Department

    (a)    (1)    The Department is the principal unit of State government responsible for developing, maintaining, revising, and enforcing statewide disability policies and standards throughout the units of State government.        (2)    In this capacity, the Department shall:            (i)    serve as the principal advisor to the Governor on the means and methods available to:                1.    implement and fund support to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the State Disabilities Plan;                2.    modify or consolidate support to individuals with disabilities; and                3.    collaborate with federal, regional, and local units of government to enhance the effectiveness of the provision and funding of support to individuals with disabilities;            (ii)    annually recommend projects to the Department of Budget and Management for inclusion in the capital budget to promote access to State-owned facilities for individuals with disabilities;            (iii)    assist units of State government to identify federal, State, local, and private funds available to the State for programs and services for individuals with disabilities; and            (iv)    provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions in planning and implementing collaborative strategies consistent with the State Disabilities Plan.    (b)    The Department shall oversee and administer the following programs and units:        (1)    constituent services and ombudsmen programs;        (2)    the Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan Program under Subtitle 6 of this title;        (3)    the Office of Personal Assistance Services, including the Attendant Care Program under Subtitle 4 of this title;        (4)    Telecommunications Access of Maryland under Subtitle 8 of this title; and        (5)    Telecommunications Devices and Distribution of Accessible Information for Disabled Individuals under Subtitle 9 of this title.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part III - Powers and Duties|Section 7-115 - Duties of Other Units of State Government

    Unless the disclosure of information is otherwise prohibited by law, each unit of State government shall provide to the Secretary:         (1)    at the request of the Secretary, information regarding current programs and services for individuals with disabilities; and        (2)    information regarding new or proposed programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-116 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part III - Powers and Duties|Section 7-116 - Unit Plans

    (a)    (1)    On or before July 1 of each year, each unit of State government shall develop a unit plan to implement the State Disabilities Plan as approved or amended by the Secretary under § 7-113(e) of this subtitle.        (2)    The unit plan shall contain an implementation schedule and measurable strategic performance objectives.        (3)    The Secretary may request amendments to a unit plan if the Secretary determines that the unit plan does not comply with the State Disabilities Plan.    (b)    On or before July 1 of each year, each unit of State government shall provide the Department with an evaluation of the unit’s performance in accordance with the unit’s plan developed under subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    The evaluation required under subsection (b) of this section shall:        (1)    assess the unit’s performance against the strategic performance objectives established under subsection (a)(2) of this section; and        (2)    identify and measure:            (i)    consumer satisfaction;            (ii)    gaps in services;            (iii)    numbers of individuals waiting for services; and            (iv)    progress made on achieving performance objectives.    (d)    The Secretary may provide technical assistance to any unit of State government to meet the requirements of this section.    (e)    The Secretary may waive the requirements of this section for any unit of State government.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-119 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part IV - Maryland Commission on Disabilities|Section 7-119 - Established

    There is a Maryland Commission on Disabilities.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-120 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part IV - Maryland Commission on Disabilities|Section 7-120 - Membership

    (a)    The Commission consists of:        (1)    the following members, appointed by the Governor:            (i)    one individual with a physical disability;            (ii)    one individual who has experienced mental illness;            (iii)    two individuals with a developmental disability, including one with an intellectual disability;            (iv)    one individual who is blind;            (v)    one individual who is deaf or hard of hearing;            (vi)    one parent or foster parent of a child with a disability;            (vii)    four members of the general public who have disabilities;            (viii)    three representatives from statewide disability advocacy organizations;            (ix)    one representative from the home health care industry;            (x)    one representative from a statewide organization of providers of services and support for individuals with disabilities;            (xi)    one representative from the Alliance of Local Commissions on Disability; and            (xii)    two representatives from the Board, one of whom shall be selected by the Secretary and one of whom shall be the Secretary of Budget and Management or the designee of the Secretary of Budget and Management;        (2)    one representative from the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;        (3)    one representative from the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;        (4)    the State Coordinator for Autism Strategy; and        (5)    one representative from the Governor’s Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay, appointed by the chair of the Board.    (b)    In making the appointments required under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Governor shall appoint members from among:        (1)    the geographic regions of the State; and        (2)    diverse backgrounds.    (c)    A majority of the members shall be individuals with disabilities.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members of the Commission on October 1, 2007.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive 3–year terms.    (e)    A member who fails to attend at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Commission during any 12–month period shall be considered to have resigned.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-121 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part IV - Maryland Commission on Disabilities|Section 7-121 - Chair

    From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall designate a chair for a 2-year term.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-122 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part IV - Maryland Commission on Disabilities|Section 7-122 - Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A member of the Commission:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but        (2)    if the Secretary approves, is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (b)    The Department shall provide staff to the Commission as necessary.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-123 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part IV - Maryland Commission on Disabilities|Section 7-123 - Duties

    Members of the Commission shall:        (1)    advise the Department in carrying out its duties;        (2)    meet at least twice a year in meetings open to the public; and        (3)    serve on one or more subcommittees established by the Secretary to provide guidance to the Department on matters affecting individuals with disabilities, including public policy, outreach, and personal assistance services.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-124 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part IV - Maryland Commission on Disabilities|Section 7-124 - Meetings of Subcommittees

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a subcommittee of the Commission created in accordance with § 7–123 of this subtitle shall be considered a public body under § 3–101(h) of the General Provisions Article.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-127 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part V - Interagency Disabilities Board; State Disabilities Plan|Section 7-127 - Interagency Disabilities Board -- in General

    (a)    There is an Interagency Disabilities Board convened by the Governor.    (b)    The purpose of the Board is to develop the State Disabilities Plan.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-128 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part V - Interagency Disabilities Board; State Disabilities Plan|Section 7-128 - Interagency Disabilities Board -- Membership

    The Board consists of the following members:        (1)    the Secretary of Disabilities;        (2)    the Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary’s designee;        (3)    the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;        (4)    the Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee;        (5)    the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;        (6)    the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary’s designee;        (7)    the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s designee;        (8)    the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee;        (9)    the Secretary of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee;        (10)    the State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent’s designee;        (11)    the Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee;        (12)    the Deputy Director of the Division of Children and Youth of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, or the Deputy Director’s designee;        (13)    the Director of the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or the Director’s designee;        (14)    the Secretary of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary’s designee;        (15)    the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, or the Secretary’s designee;        (16)    the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, or the Executive Director’s designee; and        (17)    representatives from any other unit of State government that the Governor designates.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-129 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part V - Interagency Disabilities Board; State Disabilities Plan|Section 7-129 - Interagency Disabilities Board -- Chair

    (a)    The Secretary is the chair of the Board.    (b)    The chair shall direct the work of the Board.    (c)    The chair may establish subcommittees of the Board to carry out the duties established under this part.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  7-130 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities|Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities|Part V - Interagency Disabilities Board; State Disabilities Plan|Section 7-130 - Interagency Disabilities Board -- Staff

    The Department shall provide staff to the Board as necessary.