§ 7-706

Maryland § 7-706

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 7

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(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Eligible person” means an individual with a developmental disability that is likely to continue indefinitely or an individual with a severe chronic disability that is attributable to a physical or mental impairment, other than the sole diagnosis of mental illness, or to a combination of mental and physical impairments that is likely to continue indefinitely.

(c) (1) “Individual support services” means a program designed to assist eligible persons in developing their maximum potential and in maintaining themselves in the community.

(2) “Individual support services” includes:

(i) Identification services;

(ii) Training and support for self–advocacy;

(iii) Therapeutic services;

(iv) Individual and family counseling;

(v) Medical equipment purchase, rental, and repair;

(vi) Crisis intervention and follow–up;

(vii) Attendant care;

(viii) Respite services;

(ix) Barrier removal;

(x) Transportation assistance;

(xi) Community integration services;

(xii) Employment related services; and

(xiii) Other services to maximize independence, productivity, and integration within the community.

(d) “Program” means the Individual Support Services Program.