As used in this article 88:
(1)CDOO means the Colorado disability opportunity office created in
section 8-88-102.
(2)Committee means the Colorado disability funding committee created in
section 8-88-202.
(3)Contract entity means an entity the committee contracts with pursuant
to section 8-88-206 (5) to implement section 8-88-206.
(4)Department means the department of labor and employment created in
section 24-1-121.
(5)Disability has the same meaning as set forth in section 24-34-301 (7).
(6)Disability benefits means the following services provided to an
individual with a disability:
(a)Cash payments from social security disability insurance under Title II of
the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended;
(b)Cash payments made by the federal
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As used in this article 88:
(1) CDOO means the Colorado disability opportunity office created in
section 8-88-102.
(2) Committee means the Colorado disability funding committee created in
section 8-88-202.
(3) Contract entity means an entity the committee contracts with pursuant
to section 8-88-206 (5) to implement section 8-88-206.
(4) Department means the department of labor and employment created in
section 24-1-121.
(5) Disability has the same meaning as set forth in section 24-34-301 (7).
(6) Disability benefits means the following services provided to an
individual with a disability:
(a) Cash payments from social security disability insurance under Title II of
the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended;
(b) Cash payments made by the federal government to persons who are
aged, blind, or disabled under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act, 42
U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended;
(c) Aid to the needy disabled pursuant to section 26-2-119;
(d) Medical care, including long-term care under the Colorado Medical
Assistance Act, articles 4 to 6 of title 25.5, and the home care allowance program
administered pursuant to section 26-2-122.3;
(e) Tax filing assistance;
(f) Rebates for property tax, rent, and heat;
(g) Earned income tax credits and state tax credits applicable to individuals
with disabilities; and
(h) Any other federal, state, or local benefits that improve the quality of life
and independence of individuals with disabilities as determined by the committee.
(7) Full societal integration means inclusive living in the community of an
individual's choosing, with options to work, live, recreate, learn, travel, and receive
services.
(8) Fund means the disability support fund created in section 8-88-205.
(9) Nonprofit entity means an entity incorporated under the Colorado
Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, articles 121 to 137 of title 7, or a tax-exempt
entity under 26 U.S.C. sec. 501 (c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(10) Recipient means a person who receives disability benefits.
(11) Registration number means the unique combination of letters and
numbers assigned to a vehicle by the department of revenue under section 42-3-201 and required to be displayed on a license plate by section 42-3-202.
(12) Vehicle means a vehicle required to be registered pursuant to part 1 of
article 3 of title 42.