Maryland Equips is a joint initiative between the Maryland Department of Aging, the Maryland Department of Disabilities, and Maryland Department of Health to provide free medical equipment and assistive technology to Marylanders with any disability, illness, or injury who need additional support to remain comfortable and connected.
Maryland Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Re-Use
Maryland Durable Medical Equipment (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.
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
- For more information, including lists of all available products, and pickup locations, click here.
- To apply for basic DME equipment, click here
- To apply for complex DME equipment, click here
- To talk to someone at DME, Call 240-230-8000 or email DME.MDOA@maryland.gov
Maryland High-Tech Assistive Technology Reuse (MATR) Center
The Maryland High-Tech Assistive Technology Reuse (MATR) Center offers high-tech assistive technology to Maryland residents. The MATR Center accepts donations of assistive technology that is then cleaned, refurbished, repaired, and donated back to Marylanders with disabilities in need.
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
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Wheelchair pad phone switches
Getting Started
- For more information, including a list of all available products and pickup location, click here
- To apply for MAT equipment, click here
- To talk to someone at MAT, call 800-552-7724 or 410-767-7253 (Voice/TTY) or 410-801-9618 (Video Phone)
Assistive Technology and Services
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration's Assistive Technology and Services program provides waivers to Marylanders with developmental disabilities for access to assistive technology and services to help with several activities of daily living. The program also includes and 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 for people with developmental disabilities.
Getting Started
For more information about the Assistive Technology and Services program for people with developmental disabilities, click here.
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:
For more information about the Assistive Technology Navigator,
click here.
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
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For more information about the Statewide Portable Ramp Loan Program,
click here.
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To find your local Center for Independent Living to inquire about borrowing a portable ramp, click here
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.
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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
