Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-9-1-.03

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

Section 795-9-1-.03 - Application And Eligibility

(1) An individual with a significant disability may be referred for Community Support Services by written or verbal referral of a physician, medical institution, social agency, interested individual or by self-referral.

(2) An individual with a significant disability must make application to the Community Support Services Specialist of the State of Alabama Independent Living (SAIL) program of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Application forms are available in all SAIL offices located throughout the State of Alabama.

(3) An individual with a significant disability is eligible for Community Support services if:

(a) The individual has a significant physical, mental, cognitive, or sensory impairment; and

(b) The individual has the potential ability to function independently in the family or community or the individual's ability to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment is substantially limited; and

(c) The delivery of Community Support Services will improve the individual's ability to function or continue functioning in the family, community, or to continue in employment; or

(d) The provision of Community Support Services to a family member will improve the individual's ability to function, continue functioning, or move towards functioning independently in the family, community, or to continue in employment.

(4) The Community Support Services Specialist shall determine eligibility and maintain documentation that the applicant has met the basic requirements as set out in Rule 795-9-1-.03(3).

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-9-1-.03

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.