Md. Code, Health - General § 7-706
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§7–706.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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