Section 7-601 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-601. Definitions.
 

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

This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 14-901(a). 
 

No changes are made. 

(b)  Assistive technology.-  

(1) "Assistive technology" means any item, equipment, or device that is designed to enable an individual with a disability to become more independent or a more productive member of the community with an improved quality of life. 

(2) "Assistive technology" includes wheelchairs, motorized scooters, Braille equipment, voice simulation systems, scanners, assistive listening devices, telecommunications devices for the deaf, augmentative communication systems, environmental control systems, computers and adaptive peripherals, building modifications for accessibility, motor vehicles, and vehicle modifications. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 41, § 14-901(b). 
 

In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the reference to becoming "a more productive member of the community" is added in the definition of assistive technology, consistent with the use of the term throughout this subtitle, to avoid repetition of that phrase. See, e.g., former Art. 41, §§ 14-903 and 14-906(b). 
 

Also in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the reference to being "designed to" enable an individual with a disability is added for clarity. 
 

Also in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the reference to "becom[ing] more independent" is substituted for the former reference to "improv[ing] individual independence" for clarity. 

(c)  Board.- "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 41, § 14-901(c). 
 

The reference to the Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan "Program" is substituted for the former reference to the Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan "Fund" for consistency with § 7-604 of this subtitle. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Program"                                                            § 7-601

(d)  Department.- "Department" means the Department of Disabilities. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full reference to the "Department of Disabilities". 

(e)  Fund.- "Fund" means the Assistive Technology Loan Fund. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 14-901(e). 
 

No changes are made. 

(f)  Program.- "Program" means the Assistive Technology Loan Program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 14-901(f). 
 

No changes are made. 

(g)  Secretary.- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Disabilities. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 14-901(d). 
 

No changes are made. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 14-901(a)-(f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2; 2008, ch. 36, § 6; ch. 62.]