Section 7-129 – Interagency Disabilities Board — Chair
(a) The Secretary is the chair of the Board. (b) The chair shall direct the work of the Board. (c) The chair may establish subcommittees of the Board to carry out the duties established under this part.
Section 7-130 – Interagency Disabilities Board — Staff
The Department shall provide staff to the Board as necessary.
Section 7-131 – Interagency Disabilities Board — Duties
The Board shall: (1) provide ongoing examination of the structure and organization of the State’s system of services and support to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to support services and resources by individuals with disabilities; (2) facilitate the development of performance objectives that will result in a comprehensive, effective, efficient, and integrated service delivery system […]
Section 7-132 – State Disabilities Plan
(a) 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 […]
Section 7-116 – Unit Plans
(a) (1) On or before July 1 of each year, each unit of State government shall develop a unit plan to implement the State Disabilities Plan as approved or amended by the Secretary under § 7-113(e) of this subtitle. (2) The unit plan shall contain an implementation schedule and measurable strategic performance objectives. (3) The Secretary may request amendments […]
Section 7-119 – Established
There is a Maryland Commission on Disabilities.
Section 7-120 – Membership
(a) The Commission consists of: (1) the following members, appointed by the Governor: (i) one individual with a physical disability; (ii) one individual who has experienced mental illness; (iii) two individuals with a developmental disability, including one with an intellectual disability; (iv) one individual who is blind; (v) one individual who is deaf or hard of hearing; (vi) one parent or foster parent […]
Section 7-121 – Chair
From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall designate a chair for a 2-year term.
Section 7-122 – Compensation; Staff
(a) A member of the Commission: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but (2) if the Secretary approves, is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. (b) The Department shall provide staff to the Commission as necessary.
Section 7-105 – Secretary
(a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Disabilities. (2) The Secretary is the head of the Department. (b) The Secretary shall: (1) have extensive experience and knowledge of disability laws, legislation, and regulations, and programs for individuals with disabilities; (2) at a minimum, hold a bachelor’s degree; and (3) be an individual […]