1. (1) The governing body must ensure that day activities are provided or procured. Such day activities must be in accordance with the age level, interests, and abilities of the person supported and in accordance with an ISP.
2. (2) If the person supported attends an outside school or day program the governing body must ensure that the staff participates with the school personnel in developing an individual education plan or with the day program staff in developing an ISP, as appropriate.

3. (3) The governing body must ensure that each person supported with significant disabilities, and who uses a wheelchair:

   1. (a) Is assisted by a Direct Support Staff member in spending at least three (3) hours of their waking day out of bed, unless contraindicated by a physician’s order;
   2. (b) Is assisted by a Direct Support Staff member in spending a portion of their waking day out of their bedroom area; DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLACEMENT SERVICES
   3. (c) Is assisted by a Direct Support Staff member in an exercise period daily; and
   4. (d) Is assisted in being mobile whenever possible by the use of wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33- 2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407. Administrative History: New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective October 4, 2016.