Maryland State Government Section 9-1106

      (a)      The Department is the principal staff agency responsible for developing, maintaining, revising, and enforcing statewide disability policies and standards throughout the units of State government.

      (b)      In this capacity, the Department shall:

            (1)      serve as the principal advisor to the Governor on the means and methods available to:

                  (i)      implement and fund support to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the State Disabilities Plan;

                  (ii)      modify or consolidate support to individuals with disabilities; and

                  (iii)      collaborate with federal, regional, and local units of government to enhance the effectiveness of the provision and funding of support to individuals with disabilities;

            (2)      adopt regulations to implement the State Disabilities Plan as approved or amended by the Secretary in accordance with § 9-1117 of this subtitle;

            (3)      annually recommend to the Department of Budget and Management capital budget projects, for inclusion in the capital budget, to promote access to State-owned facilities for individuals with disabilities;

            (4)      assist units of State government to identify federal, State, local, and private funds available to the State for programs and services for individuals with disabilities; and

            (5)      provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions in planning and implementing collaborative strategies consistent with the State Disabilities Plan.