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    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Eligible person” means an individual with a developmental disability that is likely to continue indefinitely or an individual with a severe chronic disability that is attributable to a physical or mental impairment, other than the sole diagnosis of mental illness, or to a combination of mental and physical impairments that is likely to continue indefinitely.

    (c)    (1)    “Individual support services” means a program designed to assist eligible persons in developing their maximum potential and in maintaining themselves in the community.

        (2)    “Individual support services” includes:

            (i)    Identification services;

            (ii)    Training and support for self–advocacy;

            (iii)    Therapeutic services;

            (iv)    Individual and family counseling;

            (v)    Medical equipment purchase, rental, and repair;

            (vi)    Crisis intervention and follow–up;

            (vii)    Attendant care;

            (viii)    Respite services;

            (ix)    Barrier removal;

            (x)    Transportation assistance;

            (xi)    Community integration services;

            (xii)    Employment related services; and

            (xiii)    Other services to maximize independence, productivity, and integration within the community.

    (d)    “Program” means the Individual Support Services Program.


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