La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § IX-1101
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section IX-1101 - PurposeA. The individual and family support program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities which exceed those normally met by existing resources, entitlements, and those occurring naturally in the individuals family and community pursuant to the guiding principles of ACT 378 of the 1989 Regular Legislative Session as contained in R.S. 28:823.B. The purposes of the individual and family support program shall be: 1. to establish, maintain and/or improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families in a manner that respects both the individuals needs and aspirations and the individuals ability to use supports in a responsible and accountable manner;2. to link individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families to existing supports and resources and to supplement those supports as necessary to maintain and/or improve the integrity of individuals and their families.La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § IX-1101
Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 43664 (4/1/2017), Amended by the Department of Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 46349 (3/1/2020).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:824.