Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.03.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.11.03.06 - Independent Living Services

Independent living services are any goods or services necessary to assist an eligible individual in becoming more independent and include:

A. Independent living core services;

(1) Information and referral services,

(2) Independent living skills training,

(3) Peer counseling, including cross-disability peer counseling, and

(4) Individual and systems advocacy;

B. Evaluation of independent living potential, including diagnostic and related services incidental to the determination of eligibility for, and the nature and scope of, services to be provided;

C. Counseling services, including psychological, psycho-therapeutic, and related services;

D. Services related to securing housing or shelter, including services related to community group living that promote independence, and adaptive housing services, including appropriate accommodations to and modifications of any space used to serve, or to be occupied by, individuals with significant disabilities;

E. Personal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing these services;

F. Transportation, including referral and assistance for transportation;

G. Rehabilitation technology;

H. Services and training for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, including life skills training and interpreter and reader services;

I. Individual and group social and recreational services;

J. Mobility training;

K. Surveys, directories, and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation opportunities, accessible transportation, and other support services;

L. Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and independent living services available under the Rehabilitation Act, especially for minorities and other individuals with significant disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved;

M. Education and training necessary for living in a community and participating in community activities;

N. Supported living;

O. Physical rehabilitation;

P. Therapeutic treatment;

Q. Provision of needed prostheses and other appliances and devices;

R. Services under other federal, state, or local programs designed to provide resources, training, counseling, or other assistance of substantial benefit in enhancing the independence, productivity, and quality of life of individuals with significant disabilities;

S. Community awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration into society of individuals with significant disabilities;

T. Any appropriate preventive services necessary to decrease the future needs of individuals with significant disabilities assisted under this program for similar services; and

U. Any other vocational rehabilitation services available under COMAR 13A.11.01, which are appropriate to the independent living needs of an individual with a significant disability.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.03.06

Regulations .06, Independent Living Rehabilitation Services, adopted effective May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)