# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 7. Individuals With Disabilities

### Subtitle 12. Maryland Assistive Technology Program

#### Section 7-1202

(a) There is an Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy within the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Office includes:

  (1) the development and implementation of strategies in the State Disabilities Plan, established under Sec. 7-132 of this title, relating to the employment, training, and career-readiness of individuals with disabilities;

  (2) performing duties under Sec. 7-114 of this title necessary to support statewide policies and standards relating to the employment, training, and career-readiness of individuals with disabilities;

  (3) collecting information and data from units of State government relating to the employment, training, and career-readiness of individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Sec. 7-115 of this title; and

  (4) implementing the Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative, established under Sec. 7-1205 of this subtitle.

(c) Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 for the Office.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)