1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: Maryland Technology Assistance Program
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://www.mdtap.org
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
Maryland Department Of Disabilities
217 E Redwood, STE 1300
Baltimore MD
21202-3313
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
George P. Failla, Jr.
Acting Secretary,
Maryland Department of Disabilities
217 E. Redwood
Ste. 1300
Baltimore MD
21202-3313 phone:410-767-3659 email: gfailla@maryland.gov
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Jim McCarthy
Executive Director
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Maryland Department of Disabilities
2301 Argonne Dr.
Baltimore MD
21218-1696 phone:410-554-9245 jmccarthy@mdtap.org
100% FTE
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
The Acting Secretary of the Department of Disabilities is the direct supervisor of the Executive Director of the Maryland Technology Assistance Program.
George P. Failla, Jr.
217 E. Redwood, STE 1300
Baltimore Maryland 21202-3313
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 800-832-4827
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: mdtap@mdtap.org
9. Descriptor of the agency: Aging and Disability (or similar) Agency
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
11. Contract with an Implementing Entity? No
12. Name and Address of Implementing Entity:
13. Information about Program Director at the Implementing Entity:
14. Information about Program Contact(s) at Implementing Entity:
15. Telephone at Implementing Entity for Public:
16. E-mail at Implementing Entity for Public:
17. Type of organization:
18. If Other was selected, identify and describe the entity:
19. Describe the mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the Implementing Entity and the state:
20. Is the Lead Agency named new or different Lead Agency? No
21. Explain why the Lead Agency previously designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency:
22. Explain why the Lead Agency newly designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency:
23. Is the Implementing Entity named in this State Plan a new or different Implementing Entity from the one designated by the Governor in your previous State Plan? n/a
If you answered no or not applicable to question 23, you may skip ahead to the next page. Otherwise, you must answer the following questions.
24. Explain why the Implementing Entity previously designated by your state should not serve as the Implementing Entity:
25. Explain why the Implementing Entity newly designated by your state
should serve as the Implementing Entity:
1. In accordance with section 4(c)(2) of the AT Act of 1998, as amended our state has a consumer-majority advisory council that provides consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice to the state for planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of the activities carried out through the grant, including setting measurable goals. This advisory council is geographically representative of the State and reflects the diversity of the State with respect to race, ethnicity, types of disabilities across the age span, and users of types of services that an individual with a disability may receive. Yes
2. The advisory council includes a representative of the designated State agency, as defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 705) Yes
3. The advisory council includes a representative of the State agency for individuals who are blind (within the meaning of section 101 of that Act (29 U.S.C. 721));
4. The advisory council includes a representative of a State center for independent living described in part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 796f et seq.); Yes
5. The advisory council includes a representative of the State workforce investment board established under section 111 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2821); Yes
6. The advisory council includes a representative of the State educational agency, as defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 Yes
7. The advisory council includes other representatives
8. The advisory council includes the following number of individuals with disabilities that use assistive technology or their family members or guardians 5
9. If the Statewide AT Program does not have the composition and representation required under section 4(c)(2)(B), explain.
10. Proposed Budget Allocations
State Financing Activities $50,001-$60,000
Device Reutilization Activities $50,001-$60,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed $80,001-$90,000
Device Demonstration Activity $80,001-$90,000
State Leadership Activities $90,001-$100,000
11. For every activity for which you selected "claiming comparability" in item 10, describe the comparable activity.
12. Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
Allocation plans are developed by the Executive Director for compliance and monitored throughout the year to assure these two categories meet with Federal requirements.
13. State Financing Activities Performed
Financial loan program Yes
Access to telework loan fund Yes
Cooperative buying program Yes
Financing for home modifications program No
Telecommunications distribution program No
Last resort program No
Other program No
Other Activities Performed
How many device exchange programs do you support? 1
How many device reassignment programs do you support? 0
How many device loan programs do you support? 1
How many device demonstration programs do you support? 1
14. What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state
plan? 2011
2000
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused
specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
4
Title III of the AT Act of 1998
Interest and investments from the original source of capital
Yes
12. This activity offers the following types of assistance (select all that
apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
500
50000
1999
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
In 2015-2017, MDTAP will provide continued support to the contractor that runs the Maryland statewide cooperative buying program. This program negotiates purchasing discounts with a variety of AT vendors and then passes those discounts along to individuals, school systems, and organizations seeking to purchase assistive technology.
General device exchange
In 2015-2017, MDTAP will be exploring ways to develop a better network with State agencies and organizations in Maryland that collect and distribute used durable medical equipment (DME) and AT to residents. We will work to encourage collaboration and communication so that items can be more effectively collected, tracked and matched to persons who need them.
2007
5. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
6. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate
with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
http://www.equipmentlink.org
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
In 2015-2017, MDTAP will be exploring ways to develop a better network with State agencies and organizations in Maryland that collect and distribute used DME and AT to residents. We will work to encourage collaboration and communication so that items can be more effectively collected, tracked and matched to persons who need them.
General program
1989
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b. Receive
support from the state |
c. Receive
support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
If consumers make specific requests for equipment they are offered a demonstration of how to use the equipment. If they make a general request for a category of devices like print enlarging or text to speech translation, they are shown several pieces to help them decide which equipment would be appropriate. At the end of their experience we have them evaluate the experience and decide if they need a different type of equipment.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the following
(choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The consumer picks up the device at a designated site
Our loan program makes available a broad array of equipment throughout the State via our assistive technology library. Throughout the year, we purchase new equipment and updating existing equipment to provide consumers and professionals with a state of the art experience in order to make their decisions. We have also developed and maintain an online, virtual AT Library so that constituents can see what we have available for loan without needing to visit our brick & mortar facility.
General program
1989
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from a
fixed location
In-person demonstrations from a fixed location
Multiple subcontractors are used and they set their own policies
Multiple subcontractors are used and they set their own policies
15. Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available for the
following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Both staff and space
The MDTAP equipment library is updated with new devices throughout the year. We also maintain a virtual AT library on our website so that consumers can more easily see and get information on the wide array of devices that we have.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
Multiple subcontractors are used and they set their own policies
Multiple subcontractors are used and they set their own policies
We are planning on creating assistive technology training videos that will be available online for state agency personnel.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Multiple subcontractors are used and they set their own policies
We are planning on creating assistive technology training videos that will be available online for state agency personnel.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank
or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Through our website, newsletter, social media and public outreach, we educate thousands of Marylanders about AT for community living, employment and education. We also work closely with State agencies and non-profits to ensure that their staff and constituents are aware of AT and TAP’s services.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who are
blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Through direct constituent contact via telephone and email, the creation of AT-specific directories and listings provided electronically and in print, we provide information and assistance to individuals with disabilities and their communities about assistive technology.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of Maryland, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of Maryland. No
3. The Lead Agency submitting this plan is the State agency that is eligible to submit this plan. Yes
4. The State agency has authority under State law to perform the functions of the State under this program. Yes
5. The State legally may carry out each provision of this plan. Yes
6. All provisions of this plan are consistent with State law. Yes
7. A State officer, specified by title in this certification, has authority under State law to receive, hold, and disburse Federal funds made available under the plan. Yes
8. The State officer who submits this plan, specified by title in this certification, has authority to submit this plan. Yes
9. The agency that submits this plan has adopted or otherwise formally approved this plan. Yes
10. The plan is the basis for State operation and administration of the program. Yes
11. The Lead Agency will maintain and evaluate the program under this State Plan. Yes
12. The State will annually collect data related to the required activities implemented by the State under this section in order to prepare the progress reports required under subsection 4(f) of the Act. Yes
13. The Lead Agency will submit the progress report on behalf of the State. Yes
14. The State will prepare reports to the Secretary in such form and containing such information as the Secretary may require to carry out the Secretary's functions under this Act and keep such records and allow access to such records as the Secretary may require to ensure the correctness and verification of information provided to the Secretary. Yes
15. The Lead Agency will control and administer the funds received through the grant. Yes
16. The Lead Agency will make programmatic and resource allocation decisions necessary to implement the State Plan. Yes
17. Funds received through the grant will be expended in accordance with Section 4 of the Act, and will be used to supplement, and not supplant, funds available from other sources for technology-related assistance, including the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. Yes
18. The Lead Agency will ensure conformance with Federal and State accounting requirements. Yes
19. The State will adopt such fiscal control and accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure proper disbursement of and accounting for the funds received through the grant. Yes
20. Funds made available through a grant to a State under this Act will not be used for direct payment for an assistive technology device for an individual with a disability. Yes
21. A public agency or an individual with a disability holds title to any property purchased with funds received under the grant and administers that property. Yes
22. The physical facility of the Lead Agency and Implementing Entity, if any, meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Section 4(d)(6)(E) Yes
23. Activities carried out in the State that are authorized under this Act, and supported by Federal funds received under this Act, will comply with the standards established by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (20 U.S.C. 794d). Section 4(d)(6)(G) Yes
24. The Lead Agency will coordinate the activities of the State Plan among public and private entities, including coordinating efforts related to entering into interagency agreements. Yes
25. The Lead Agency will coordinate efforts related to the active, timely, and meaningful participation by individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives, and other appropriate individuals, with respect to activities carried out through the grant. Yes
26. Describe how your program will conform to section 427 of General Education Provisions Act by describing the steps you propose to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, your program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs.
We ensure that all of our program materials are available in alternative formats, including large-print and Braille, and that our web-based resources are accessible and easy to understand. We can be reached via email or mail, a toll--free number, and TTY to minimize communication barriers caused by income or disability. Our services are available for free to any Marylander with a disability, as well as to family members, friends, caregivers, teachers, health service professionals, and government agency employees acting on behalf a Marylander with a disability.
27. Access Goal Table
|
Education |
Employment |
Community Living |
IT/Telecomm |
a. Long-term Goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
b. Long-term Goal Status |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
c. FY 2011 Performance |
74.36 |
82.76 |
61.76 |
92.86 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
68.09 |
96.15 |
32.85 |
0.00 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Not met |
Met |
Not met |
Not met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
71.58 |
95.12 |
62.64 |
|
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
Not met |
|
j. FY 2014 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
77.94 |
89.13 |
87.91 |
|
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
28. Acquisition Goal Table
|
Education |
Employment |
Community Living |
a. Long-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
b. Long-term Goal Status |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
c. FY 2011 Performance |
0.40 |
4.17 |
34.21 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
45.00 |
50.00 |
57.33 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Not met |
Not met |
Not met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
100.00 |
92.31 |
84.04 |
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
j. FY 2014 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
100.00 |
90.00 |
77.31 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency See 'Official Certification' below
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Acting Secretary
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 02/10/2015