1. A. Purpose

   1. 1. To make a determination of the independent living needs of the individual with a disability.
   2. 2. To make a determination of the objectives, nature, and scope of independent living services required for development of the Independent Living Plan (ILP) of an eligible individual.
2. B. Scope. To the extent additional data is necessary, LRS shall conduct a comprehensive assessment to determine the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, of the eligible individual.

3. C. Additional Considerations

   1. 1. The comprehensive assessment is limited to information necessary to identify the independent living needs of the eligible individual and to develop the Independent Living Plan (ILP).
   2. 2. LRS will use as a primary source of information, to the maximum extent possible and appropriate, existing information obtained for the purpose of determining eligibility.
   3. 3. LRS will use, to the maximum extent possible and appropriate, information provided by the individual and/or the individual's family.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, R.S. 49:664 Section 6B, R.S.36:477(c), R.S. 46:331-335, R.S. 1595.3 and R.S. 39:1594(I).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, LR 26:2327 (October 2000).