Disability Services

Explore information resources about services that are available to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.

The ADA Office provides technical assistance to the public and County Government departments to ensure that County Government’s disability-related policies, procedures, and practices are implemented in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights laws.

Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

Are you caring for an older relative or spouse? Do you have primary responsibility for raising a grandchild? The constant demands and responsibility for caring for another person can be both rewarding and tiring. Caregiving can be fulfilling but emotionally exhausting.

For anyone experiencing any type of loss and searching for socialization and the support of others who are also grieving. Offering one-on-one and group support to any older adults in Anne Arundel County who are seeking grief counseling. The groups are gently facilitated, in a safe space to share grief and learn coping skills from one another. This may be helpful in newer grief, difficult time periods, or for extra support.

Community Options Waiver enables adults 18 and older to remain in a community setting even though their advanced age or disability would warrant placement in a long-term care facility.

Provides assistance with personal care, chores, and/or activities of daily living, to enable adults 18 and over to remain in their own homes.

The Mobile Integrated Community Health (MICH) Program public private partnership addresses situations when a 911 medical emergency response and transport to a local emergency department may not best meet the needs of the client.

The Senior Care Program assists county residents aged 65 and older with moderate to severe disabilities.

SHIP provides free, confidential one-on-one health insurance counseling and information to Medicare-eligible persons and their families.

Anne Arundel County offers transportation assistance programs to older adults aged 55(+) and individuals aged 18-54 with disabilities.