Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-9-1-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 795-9-1-.02 - Definitions

(1) Individual with a Significant Disability. An individual with a severe physical, mental, cognitive, or sensory impairment whose ability to function independently in the family or community or whose ability to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment is substantially limited and for whom the delivery of Community Support Services will improve the ability to function, continue to function, or move toward functioning independently in the family or community or to continue in employment.

(2) Community Support Services. A range of services to include community education, referral to needed community resources, development of soft skills for success in employment and community integration, home modification and assistive technology, as well as guidance regarding self-advocacy, rights, and responsibilities.

(3) Information and Referral Services. To assist an individual with a significant disability in securing information and services from the appropriate community resources.

(4) Soft Skill Training. Instruction to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as financial literacy, financial management, coping skills, social skills, self-direction and personal care management.

(5) Home Modification and Assistive Technology. Assessment of home accessibility needs to provide access to safe entrance and egress from the home and access bathing and toileting in the home. Assistive technology in the home may include devices to operate lights, doors, thermostats, televisions, and computers. Community resources that provide donated equipment, installation, and funding are explored and accessed.

(6) Individual and Systems Advocacy. Individual self-advocacy assists the individual with a significant disability to be able to function for themselves in the community, in their home or their workplace. Advocacy and referral to the Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Service program if those individuals, after assistance from the Community Support Services program, are deemed ready for a vocational program. The Community Support Services Specialist provides public awareness relating to issues that affect the individual with a significant disability.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-9-1-.02

New Rule: Filed July 29, 1999; effective September 2, 1999.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 09, June 30, 2021, eff. 8/14/2021.

Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 21-9-9(1); 29 U.S.C. § 796, et seq.