1. (a) The counselor is required to show the following conditions exist for each individual determined eligible for ILR services:

   1. (1) The individual has a significant physical or mental disability with resulting functional limitations in activities;
   2. (2) These significant limitations constitute a substantial impediment to function independently in family or community or to engage or continue in employment; and
   3. (3) There is a reasonable expectation that ILR services may significantly assist the individual to improve his or her ability to function independently in family or community or to engage or continue in employment and maintain independent functioning.

2. (b) The following paragraphs define the basic criteria:

   1. (1) “Significant physical or mental impairment” means a physical or mental condition that seriously limits one (1) or more functional capacities (mobility, communication, self-care, self-direction, interpersonal skills, work tolerance, or work skills) in terms of ability to function independently in family or community or to engage or continue in employment; and

   2. (2) “Substantial impediment to function independently” means:

      1. (A) An individual's ability to live an independent life is significantly restricted, there is a loss of independence, or an individual needs special help to be independent; and
      2. (B) Services provided will:

3. (i) Reduce or correct the resulting functional limitations of the disability;

   1. (ii) Overcome the obstacles to independence; and/or

      1. (iii) Significantly assist the individual to improve his or her ability to function independently in family or community or to engage or continue in employment and maintain independent functioning.

Codification Notes: “ILR” means independent living rehabilitation.