SB 208

Human Services - Maryland Assistive Technology Program - Establishment

Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: DisabledStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 419 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Maryland Assistive Technology Program in the Department of Disabilities; providing the purpose of the Program is to increase access to assistive technology services and devices for individuals with disabilities, support the State's efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages, including underrepresented populations, and ensure statewide access to assistive technology lending libraries; establishing the Assistive Technology Services Fund; etc.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list

FAV 22Favorable

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Bresnahan, Tammy	AARP Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Moore, Tonaeyalobbyist	CASH Campaign of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rubinstein, Gabriel	Disability Rights Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rubinstein, Gabriel	Disability Rights Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Arias, Dianelobbyist	Maryland Catholic Conference	Written (PDF)
FAV	Arias, Dianelobbyist	Maryland Catholic Conference	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kelter, Chris	Maryland Centers for Independent Living	Written (PDF)
FAV	Beatty, Carol	Maryland Department of Disabilities	Oral
FAV	Berrong, Lori	Maryland Department of Disabilities	Oral
FAV	Blackfield, Anne	Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)	Written (PDF)
FAV	Blackfield, Anne	Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)	Written (PDF)
FAV	London, Rachel	Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council	Written (PDF)
FAV	Larsen, Susan	Maryland Technology Assistant Program (MDTAP)	Written (PDF)
FAV	Raysor, Rev. Ray	Metropolitan Washington Ear (MWE)	Written (PDF)
FAV	Othman, Ronza	National Federation of the Blind of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Ashinghurst, Erin	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Brace, Devra	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee	Individual	Oral
FAV	Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee	Individual	Oral
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Green, Joan	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kolp, Ande	Individual	Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

AARP MarylandFAV 1

CASH Campaign of MarylandFAV 1

Disability Rights MarylandFAV 2

Maryland Catholic ConferenceFAV 2

Maryland Centers for Independent LivingFAV 1

Maryland Department of DisabilitiesFAV 2

Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)FAV 2

Maryland Developmental Disabilities CouncilFAV 1

Maryland Technology Assistant Program (MDTAP)FAV 1

Metropolitan Washington Ear (MWE)FAV 1

National Federation of the Blind of MarylandFAV 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVMoore, TonaeyaCASH Campaign of MarylandRegistered for: CASH Campaign of Maryland

FAVArias, DianeMaryland Catholic ConferenceRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference

FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…