1. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (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.

3. (c)

   1. (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. (2) “Individual support services” includes:

      1. (i) Identification services;
      2. (ii) Training and support for self-advocacy;
      3. (iii) Therapeutic services;
      4. (iv) Individual and family counseling;
      5. (v) Medical equipment purchase, rental, and repair;
      6. (vi) Crisis intervention and follow-up;
      7. (vii) Attendant care;
      8. (viii) Respite services;
      9. (ix) Barrier removal;
      10. (x) Transportation assistance;
      11. (xi) Community integration services;
      12. (xii) Employment related services; and
      13. (xiii) Other services to maximize independence, productivity, and integration within the community.
4. (d) “Program” means the Individual Support Services Program.

Added by Acts 1987, c. 760, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1987, c. 761, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 6, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988.