55 Pa. Code § 6500.1

Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024

Section 6500.1 - Introduction

Life sharing is based on the importance of enduring and permanent relationships as the foundation for learning life skills, developing self-esteem and learning to exist in interdependence with others; the opportunity for each individual with an intellectual disability or autism to grow and develop to their fullest potential; the provision of individualized attention based on the needs of the individual with an intellectual disability or autism; and the participation of the individual with an intellectual disability or autism in everyday community activities. Life sharing offers an opportunity for an individual with an intellectual disability or autism and a family to share their lives together.

55 Pa. Code § 6500.1

The provisions of this §6500.1 amended June 17, 2016, effective 6/18/2016, 46 Pa.B. 3177; amended October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.

The provisions of this §6500.1 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.12 (relating to waivers).