Last Updated on August 23, 2023 by Hannah Stevens
Maryland residents have many options to obtain grants for disabled people and other assistance if they are trying to pay for a wheelchair van. These resources listed can help you get financial aid. They can assist in buying a handicap van, or making modifications to your vehicle like adding turning automotive seating systems, wheelchair lifts or ramps, or adaptive driving hand controls.
This is a list of agencies, associations, and organizations that offer grants to help you acquire a handicap van. While some provide indirect assistance, such as helping you find (and sometimes apply for) disability grants in Maryland you may qualify for. The ones listed on this page will assist you in your quest for independence.
Furthermore, if you don’t have the funds to purchase a wheelchair van on your own, local chapters of disability-specific associations are the best sources for grant money and other assistance.
Sources for Maryland Disability Grants and Assistance
The Department of Aging
The state’s Department of Aging provides information and support for Maryland’s senior citizens and their caregivers. This agency offers a range of services, and they can help locate funding sources to purchase a handicap van.
Contact Information:
301 West Preston St., Suite 1007
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-1100 or (800) 243-3425
Family NETworks
Maryland residents who have a disability, or are living with one will find this invaluable resource. You can use it to search for state disability grants, sources of support, and many more. The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council sponsors and maintains this website. It also provides an abundance of reliable information about all aspects of living with a disability.
Contact Information:
1001 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 659-7701
Jill Fox Memorial Fund
This fund was established in memory and honor of 19 year old Jill Fox, and this helps those with various illnesses to get the special care and equipment they need. This fund does not only grant grants to Maryland residents, but also to people of all races, religions, and disabilities.
Contact Information:
101 W. Mt Royal Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 369-9322
Maryland Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
Maryland’s ADRCs are located throughout the state, and they are part of an international organization that promotes self-reliance and a high standard of living for the disabled and elderly. The link above will take you to a page with detailed information and contact information about the office in your county.
Maryland Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
The Department of Aging manages the Maryland chapter of this national agency for senior citizens. This is the right place to go if you or your loved one require a handicap van because of age-related mobility limitations. You can use the provided link above to locate the nearest office and contact information.
Contact Information:
301 West Preston St., Suite 1007
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-1100 or (800) 243-3425 (toll free, Maryland)
This is the same as the AAA Disability Grants in Maine.
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)
The DDC in Maryland serves every in-state person with developmental disabilities, according to the Federal law. The Council may assist in securing grants if a developmental disability has left you or a family member needing handicapped-accessible transportation.
Contact Information:
217 E. Redwood Street Suite 1300
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 767-3670 or (800) 305-6441
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
This agency helps people with disabilities to live independently through finding and keeping jobs. You can get direct financial assistance to acquire a wheelchair van, or use it to convert your vehicle handicapped accessible. You may find your county’s location and contact information on DORS website. Or, you can reach their main office at:
Contact Information:
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218-1696
(410) 554-9442 or (888) 554-0334
Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
The SILC in Maryland assists state residents with disabilities to live more independent, self-determined lives. This is an excellent resource to find funds for your wheelchair van.
Contact Information:
2300 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 554-5412 or (866) 996-0961
This is very similar to the MASILC Disability Grants in Massachusetts.
Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MTAP)
MTAP is administered under the auspices of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Its mission is to promote independence and quality life for state’s disabled and elderly by increasing their access to assistive technology. They don’t have grants funding, but they are an information center for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Moreover, their funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services allows them to provide guidance, information and training about the ADA.
Contact Information:
(800) 832-4827