1. (a) The program curriculum shall:

   1. (1) Be developed by the vendor based upon:

      1. (A) The program's philosophy and goals as stated in the program design; and
      2. (B) The needs of the consumer population to be served.
   2. (2) Reflect a pattern of activities similar to those of non-disabled adults; and
   3. (3) Be designed to develop and maintain the consumer's functional skills.

2. (b) The program curriculum shall be developed as follows:

   1. (1) Activity centers, adult development centers, and behavior management programs shall have at least one of the training components specified in (b)(1)(A) through (D) below and shall be conducted in center-based and/or natural environments:

      1. (A) Self-advocacy;
      2. (B) Employment training;
      3. (C) Community integration;
      4. (D) Self-care.
   2. (2) Social recreation programs shall provide community integration and self-advocacy training as they relate to recreation and leisure pursuits. Social recreation programs shall be conducted in center-based and/or natural environments.

   3. (3) Independent living programs shall have all of the functional skills training components specified in (b)(3)(A) through (M) below, and shall not be conducted in a center-based environment:

      1. (A) Cooking;
      2. (B) Cleaning;
      3. (C) Shopping in natural environments;
      4. (D) Menu planning;
      5. (E) Meal preparation;
      6. (F) Money management, including check cashing and purchasing activities;
      7. (G) Use of public transportation in natural environments;
      8. (H) Personal health and hygiene;
      9. (I) Self-advocacy training;
      10. (J) Independent recreation and participation in natural environments;
      11. (K) Use of medical and dental services, as well as other community resources;
      12. (L) Community resource awareness such as police, fire, or emergency help; and
      13. (M) Home and community safety.
   4. (4) Independent living programs may also, or in lieu of (b)(3) above, provide the supports necessary for a consumer to maintain a self-sustaining, independent living situation in the community.
3. (c) The curriculum for all programs shall describe the location(s) pursuant to Section 56712(a)(1)(D) of these regulations in which consumers will receive instruction and perform those skills taught.

4. (d) The curriculum for all programs shall describe:

   1. (1) The schedule of consumer training activities which is designed to ensure that the entire direct services time is focused toward the achievement of the individual objectives contained in the IPP;
   2. (2) Consumer training activities;
   3. (3) Age appropriate materials and activities which shall be used; and
   4. (4) Specific consumer outcomes which are anticipated from participation in each training component.

Note: Authority cited: Chapter 722, Statutes of 1992, Section 147; Section 11346.1, Government Code; and Sections 4648, 4691 and 4791(i), Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4501, 4646, 4646.5, 4648, 4651, 4691 and 4791, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-26-90 as an emergency; operative 7-1-90 (Register 90, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-90 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-26-90 order transmitted to OAL 9-28-90 and filed 10-29-90 (Register 90, No. 46).

3. New subsection (b)(4) and amendment of Note filed 11-5-91 as an emergency; operative 11-5-91 (Register 92, No. 21). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 3-4-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New subsection (b)(4) and amendment of Note refiled 3-4-92 as an emergency; operative 3-4-92 (Register 92, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-2-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-4-92 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-92 and filed 8-6-92 (Register 92, No. 33).

6. Amendment of section filed as an emergency 6-17-93; operative 6-17-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to SB485 (Chapter 722, Statutes of 1992) Section 147(a) (Register 93, No. 26).

7. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-22-94; operative 4-22-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 16).

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 6-20-94 and filed 8-2-94 (Register 94, No. 31).

9. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-17-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 3).