Community Services

Statewide Portable Ramp Program

Some of the Centers for Independent Living across Maryland house portable access ramps that are available to be borrowed for a period of time. These are smaller ramps without railings that can be safely used over lower thresholds, usually no more than two stairs high. 

• Independence Now, Inc – Serves Montgomery and Prince George’s counties
• Accessible Resources for Independence – Serves Anne Arundel and Howard counties
• Resources for Independence – Serves Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties
• Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living – Serves Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties
• Bay Area Center for Independent Living – Serves Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties

Community Auto Program

**MDTAP is currently seeking donations of working, adapted vehicles. To donate a vehicle, contact [email protected]. If you are interested in receiving a used, adapted vehicle, you may add your name to the wait list by emailing [email protected].**

On October 1, 2025, MDOD began implementing the Adapted Vehicle Access Pilot Program, which will operate until September 30, 2030.   

Branded as the Community Auto Program (CAP), CAP facilitates the donation of working, adapted vehicles to eligible individuals who do not qualify for other programs or financing to purchase adapted vehicles. 

To qualify, the recipient must: 

1. Be an individual with a disability who uses a mobility aid;
2. Be the vehicle's primary driver; 
3. Possess a valid driver's license with appropriate adaptation restrictions;
4. Or possess a current (last 12 months) prescription for vehicle modifications;
5. Must have been turned down for a financial loan through the AT Financial Loan Program within the MD Department of Disabilities OR voluntarily self disqualify by not applying to the AT Financial Loan Program

Full text of the legislation, HB1481,can be found here - PDF. 

If you would like further information on the qualification process, joining the driver-eligibility list, or would like to donate a working, adapted vehicle, please email [email protected].