§ 3A-603. Establishment of system for obtaining equipment, support, and training

   (a) In general. -- The Department, in consultation with the Board and the Department of Disabilities, shall:

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

   (2) 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;

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

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

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

(b) Regulations; outreach programs; monitoring and advice. -- The Board and the Department of Disabilities shall:

   (1) assist the Department in the development of regulations;

   (2) develop and implement educational outreach programs;

   (3) review and monitor the program; and

   (4) advise the Department on unusual hardship cases.

HISTORY: 2008, ch. 9, § 2.