Section 6-508 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-508. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 138(a). 
 

The reference to this "part" is substituted for the former reference to this "subtitle" to reflect the reorganization of provisions formerly contained in Article 88A. 

(b)  CARE Program.- "CARE Program" means the Certified Adult Residential Environment Program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 88A, § 138(b). 
 

The only changes are in style. 

(c)  Individual with a disability.-  

(1) "Individual with a disability" means an adult who requires a supportive housing arrangement to reside in the community because of a physical, medical, or mental disability. 

(2) "Individual with a disability" does not include an adult whose disability is so severe or complex as to require specialized professional intervention as part of the supportive housing arrangement. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 88A, § 138(c). 
 

In this subsection and throughout this part, the reference to "an individual with a disability" is substituted for the former obsolete reference to a "disabled individual" for consistency with terminology used in Title 7 of this article. 
 

The only other changes are in style. 

(d)  Supportive housing arrangement.- "Supportive housing arrangement" means a housing arrangement that provides an individual with room, board, and assistance with the activities of daily living. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 88A, § 138(d). 
 

No changes are made. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 138(a)-(d); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]