# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 7. Individuals With Disabilities

### Subtitle 9. Telecommunications Devices and Distribution of Accessible Information for Disabled Individuals

#### Section 7-903

(a) The Department, in consultation with the Board, shall:

  (1) provide a system for eligible program participants to obtain equipment, but no single eligible participant shall receive more than $6,000;

  (2) provide a system for eligible program participants who cannot access telecommunications relay services in a traditional manner to obtain communication facilitators or related support services;

  (3) establish an information and referral service, including the toll-free numbers for the various access modes for the Maryland relay service and provide information about the availability of the equipment;

  (4) contract with private vendors or nonprofit organizations to provide the information and referral service and other auxiliary services;

  (5) as necessary, establish interagency agreements with other State agencies that provide technical assistance for disabled individuals to prevent duplicative programs; and

  (6) appoint appropriate staff to assist the Board in carrying out its activities under this subtitle.

(b) The Board and the Department shall:

  (1) develop regulations;

  (2) develop and implement educational outreach programs; and

  (3) review and monitor the program.

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