§ 4-23-29-4 — "Developmental disability" defined

Indiana § 4-23-29-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 23: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
• Ch. 29: Governor's Council for People With Disabilities

Text

(a) As used in this chapter, for an individual
who is at least five (5) years of age, "developmental disability" means
a severe, chronic disability that:
(1) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or
combination of mental and physical impairments;
(2) is manifested before the individual is twenty-two (22) years of
age;
(3) is likely to continue indefinitely;
(4) results in substantial functional limitation in three (3) or more
areas of major life activity; and
(5) reflects the individual's need for special, interdisciplinary
services, supports, or assistance that is of lifelong or extended
duration and is individually planned and coordinated.
(b) As used in this chapter, for an individual less than five (5) years
of age, "developmental disability" means:
(1) substantial developmental delay; or
(2) specific congenital or acquired conditions;
with high probability of resulting in a developmental disability
described in subsection (a) if services are not provided.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.9.