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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 6-508

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “CARE Program” means the Certified Adult Residential Environment Program.

(c) (1) “Individual with a disability” means an adult who requires a supportive housing arrangement to reside in the community because of a physical, medical, or mental disability.

(2) “Individual with a disability” does not include an adult whose disability is so severe or complex as to require specialized professional intervention as part of the supportive housing arrangement.

(d) “Supportive housing arrangement” means a housing arrangement that provides an individual with room, board, and assistance with the activities of daily living.