Section 6.20 - Introduction to Individual Support Planning(1)Scope. 115 CMR 6.20 through 6.25 sets forth the standards and procedures for the development, modification, and review of Individual Support Plans (ISP's). Except as to individuals who have special eligibility pursuant to 115 CMR 6.04, provision of an ISP and of any supports identified therein is subject to the availability of resources.(2)Principles Governing Individual Support Planning. (a) The following principles govern the planning and provision of supports by and through the Department: 1. respect for the dignity and rights of each individual;2. humane and adequate care and treatment;3. self-determination and freedom of choice to the person's fullest capacity;4. the opportunity to live and receive services in the least restrictive and most typical setting possible;5. the opportunity to undergo typical developmental experiences, even though such experiences may entail an element of risk; provided, however, that the person's safety and well-being will not be unreasonably jeopardized; and6. the opportunity to engage in activities and styles of living which encourage and maintain the integration of the individual in the community through individualized social and physical environments.(b) Individual support planning is an on-going process of establishing goals with individuals that may be related to the individual's vision statement and are consistent with the outcomes set forth at 115 CMR 6.23(2) and of identifying supports and strategies that will promote achievement of those goals. Successful support planning requires the greatest possible involvement of the individual, his or her family, guardian, and designated representative, if any, the Department, and providers of supports to the individual. Each participant is expected to have a continuing commitment to learn about the individual and about his or her current goals and circumstances, and to support the individual in particular ways to realize those goals. 115 CMR 6.20 through 6.25, establishes the framework for individual support planning which can be tailored to and by the individual and which is responsive to changing circumstances in the individual's life.(3) An Individual Support Plan (ISP) shall be developed with the following individuals: (a) All individuals who have special eligibility pursuant to 115 CMR 6.05. An individual who is specially eligible who is not in need of or is refusing any supports may decline an ISP; however, an ISP shall be offered to such individuals on an annual basis;(b) All individuals who receive residential supports provided or funded by the Department; however, for a period of 12 months following an individual's 22nd birthday, an ISP need not be developed if the individual has an Individual Transition Plan developed in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71B which calls for the individual's transition to another residential situation;(c) All individuals who receive day or employment supports provided or funded by the Department;(d) All individuals receiving day habilitation or adult day health services funded in whole or in part by the Department; and(e) Individuals receiving minimal supports, not otherwise identified in 115 CMR 6.20(3), may or may not receive an ISP at the discretion of the Department.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1311, eff. 4/22/2016.