Section 7-132 - State Disabilities Plan. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-132. State Disabilities Plan.
 

(a)  Coordination of support services.- The State Disabilities Plan shall provide for the coordination of support services that: 

(1) ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and other relevant federal and State provisions intended to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities; 

(2) are necessary for individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum participation in the mainstream of the community in the most integrated setting possible; and 

(3) address, on a statewide basis, the improvement of: 

(i) the capacity of communities to support individuals with disabilities with personal attendant care and other long-term care options that are self-directed; 

(ii) the availability of accessible, integrated, and affordable housing options; 

(iii) reliable transportation options; 

(iv) employment and training options, including self-employment and noncongregant competitive opportunities available in an integrated environment in which there are individuals with and without disabilities; 

(v) somatic and mental health options; 

(vi) accessible and universally designed technology; 

(vii) support services for children, youth, and their families to enable them to achieve successful learning; and 

(viii) family support services, including respite care. 

(b)  Assessment of support services for individuals with disabilities.- The State Disabilities Plan shall assess the provision of and resources for support services for individuals with disabilities. 
 

[An. Code 1957, SG § 9-1116; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]