Durable Medical Equipment
The Maryland Durable Medical Re-Use (DME) Center provides free durable medical equipment to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age or insurance coverage. Available equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, bathroom safety equipment, mechanical lifts, home hospital beds, and many other available items to keep Marylanders safe and mobile.
Maryland Relay
Maryland Relay serves Marylanders who have difficulty using a standard telephone through a vast array of solutions, including calling options, telecommunications equipment, and community support.
Assistive Devices and Technology
Marylanders who need technology or devices to help with communicating or activities of daily living can access a range of supports through the Maryland High-Tech Assistive Technology Reuse Center. Products offered are free and include adapted computer equipment, speech communication devices, eye-gaze systems, and other communications and environmental supports.
Communications Equipment
The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program provides free telecommunications equipment to eligible Maryland residents who need help making or receiving phone calls. Tools provided include amplified and captioned phones, tablets, braille teletypewriters, wheelchair pad phone switches, and other communications products.
Portable Ramp Loans
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.
Other programs to help Marylanders with supportive medical equipment and assistive technology may be available. For example:
Assistive Technology and Services program helps Marylanders with developmental disabilities gain access to assistive technology and services to help with several activities of daily living. The waiver program also includes an assessment of needs and assistance in locating and using assistive tech.
Assistive Technology Low-Interest Loan Program offers low-interest loans to help finance assistive equipment and accessibility modifications to homes and vehicles, and for the purchase of adapted and non-adapted vehicles.
Contact your local MAP office to learn about available programs that you may qualify for.
Maryland Equips
Maryland Equips provides a consolidated resource directory of state-provided medical equipment and assistive technology programs. Programs include all those listed above, as well as others that can help Marylanders of all abilities access the supports they need to stay safe and connected.