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Maryland Equips

Maryland Equips is a Technology First Program

Maryland Equips provides free medical equipment and assistive technology to Marylanders with any disability, illness, or injury who need support to remain safe at home and connected to their communities. ​​It is a joint initiative committed to the Technology First framework, which aims to lead with innovation first when exploring support options to empower Marylanders to live, work, and play in their communities with greater independence, self-determination, social inclusion, and enhanced quality of life.

If you are a nonprofit o​​​r government agency interested in participating in Maryland Equips, email Colleen Doyle at [email protected]​​​.​

Maryland Durable Medical Equipment (DME)​ Re-Use  ​​

Maryland DME Re-Use provides medical equipment to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. Pediatric equipment is also available​. The application process through DME Re-Use is typically less complicated and faster than through many insurance providers, and products are available for pick up at several distribution centers across Maryland.​As a Technology First resource, it offers accessible equipment that helps reduce reliance on more restrictive supports.​

Available DME Products

  • Crutches, canes, and knee scooters*
  • ​Wheelchairs​*, power wheelchairs* and power scooters*
  • Rollators and walkers
  • Shower chairs and tub transfer benches
  • Bedside commodes and toilet safety rails
  • Home hospital beds*
  • Mechanical lifts ​*
  • And more…

*Complex DME equipment has a different application form that requires input from a qualified medical professional.​

Getting Started

Maryland High-Tech Assistive Technology Reuse (MATR)​​ Center 

The MATR​ Center offers high-tech assistive technology to Maryland residents with disabilities. MATR supports the Technology First framework by providing innovative resources paired with training and support to help users integrate them into daily life.​​

Available MATR Products

  • CCTVs/video magnifiers/magnifiers
  • iDevices
  • Adapted computer keyboards, mice, switches
  • Speech communication devices
  • Personal sound amplifiers
  • Eye-gaze systems​​

Getting Started

Maryland Accessible Communications (MAT)​​Program 

The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program provides Maryland residents with an opportunity to apply for free telecommunications equipment to independently make or receive phone calls.

MAT program offers a wide variety of solutions and tools—from amplified phones  to captioned telephones to tablets—to support day-to-day communications.​

Available MATR Products

  • Text telephones (TTYs)
  • Braille TTYs for people who are deaf/blind
  • Hearing Carry-Over (HCO) phone
  • Voice Carry-Over (VCO) phones
  • Tablets
  • Captioned telephones
  • Amplified phones
  • Wheelchair pad phone switches​

Getting Started

Assistive Technology and Services

Maryland's Assistive Technology and Services program provides waivers to Marylanders with developmental disabilities for access to assistive technology and services to help with activities of daily living. The program also includes an assessment of needs and assistance in locating and using assistive tech. Products available through the program can include speech and communications devices, visual or hearing support, adaptations for computers, toys, or equipment, and a range of other supportive tech to improve independence, safety, and quality of life.  ​

Getting Started​

Visit the Assistive Technology and Services web page for more information about the program for people with developmental disabilities.

​Assistive Technology Navigator

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration​'s Assistive Technology Navigator provides information about a wide range of innovative tech that can help Marylanders with disabilities live, work, and play in their communities. It includes information about communications tools, computer access, support with daily living activities, memory or cognitive supports, employment supports, recreation supports, and environmental adaptations for household living.

Getting Started:

Visit the Assistive Technology Navigator web page for more information. 

​Statewide Portable Ramp Loan Program

The Maryland Department of Disabilities' Assistive Technology Program has partnered with centers for independent living across the state to make available a variety of portable ramps to consumers who need short-term solutions for getting in and out of their homes. Ramps are typically loaned for up to 120 days (4 months) and are fully compliant with ADA requirements for portable ramp access. Ramp borrowers must arrange for ramp pick up from the local CIL and coordinate the return of the ramp at the duration of the loan.

Getting Started​

​Assistive Technology Low-Interest Loan Program

The Maryland Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Program (MDTAP) offers a low-interest financial loan program that can be utilized to help finance assistive equipment, accessibility modifications to homes and vehicles, and the purchase of adapted and non-adapted vehicles. 

Getting Started​

​3D Printed Assistive Technology Program

​​The Maryland Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Program (MDTAP) hosts a small 3D Printing lab for creating an array of low-tech assistive devices free of charge for Marylanders with disabilities. In some cases, MDTAP can print custom devices not included in their catalog, or augment things to work better for a particular person. 

Getting Started​​​​​​