Section 10-1001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aging and Disability Resource Center” has the meaning stated in 42 U.S.C. § 3002(4). (c) “Long–term services and supports” means the broad range of assistance needed by older adults and individuals with disabilities. (d) “Options counseling” means an interactive process that: (1) considers an individual’s needs, preferences, values, […]
Section 10-1002 – Maryland Access Point
(a) There is an Aging and Disability Resource Center Program, known as “Maryland Access Point”, in the Department. (b) The Program is the State’s Aging and Disability Resource Center for purposes of the federal Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006. (c) The purpose of the Program is to provide a coordinated system of information and access for individuals […]
Section 10-1003 – Designation of Local Maryland Access Point Offices
The Program shall designate local Maryland Access Point offices throughout the State to ensure easy access to the Program.
Section 10-1004 – Types of Assistance to Be Provided
The Program shall, using its available resources, provide: (1) options counseling; (2) assistance concerning aging and disability issues and long–term services and supports planning; (3) written materials regarding the availability of Program services; (4) a public database, which can be accessed and searched on the Internet, of resources and services that could be useful to: (i) individuals who may need […]