Language Access

Interpreter Services Are Available For Free

Help is available in your language: 1-800-332-6347, (MD Relay TTY: 1-800-735-2258 or 7-1-1). These services are available for free.

Español/Spanish

Hay ayuda disponible en su idioma: 1-800-332-6347 (TTY: 1-800-735-2258 or 7-1-1). Estos servicios están disponibles gratis.

Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) Language Access Policy requires all Limited English Proficient (LEP) customers to receive timely, and meaningful access to all DHS programs and activities. If an individual has limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English, they are limited English proficient, or “LEP.” Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires recipients of Federal financial assistance to take reasonable steps to make their programs, services, and activities accessible to eligible persons with limited English proficiency. All Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) must provide free language assistance services to all LEP customers or whenever an LEP person requests language assistance services. All DHS personnel must inform members of the public that language assistance services are available free of charge to LEP persons.


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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government programs and services. As Maryland’s human services provider, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is required to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who come in contact with the agency to apply for public assistance.


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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement


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