(1) Live in his or her own home, with support available as often and for as long as it is needed;

(2) Make fundamental life decisions, while also supporting and facilitating the consumer in dealing with the consequences of those decisions; building critical and durable relationships with other individuals; choosing where and with whom to live; and controlling the character and appearance of the environment within their home.

(1) Assisting with common daily living activities such as meal preparation, including planning, shopping, cooking, and storage activities;

(2) Performing routine household activities aimed at maintaining a clean and safe home;

(3) Locating and scheduling appropriate medical services;

(4) Acquiring, using, and caring for canine and other animal companions specifically trained to provide assistance;

(5) Selecting and moving into a home;

(6) Locating and choosing suitable house mates;

(7) Acquiring household furnishings;

(8) Settling disputes with landlords;

(9) Becoming aware of and effectively using the transportation, police, fire, and emergency help available in the community to the general public;

(10) Managing personal financial affairs;

(11) Recruiting, screening, hiring, training, supervising, and dismissing personal attendants;

(12) Dealing with and responding appropriately to governmental agencies and personnel;

(13) Asserting civil and statutory rights through self-advocacy;

(14) Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, including a Circle of Support;

(15) Participating in community life; and

(16) 24-hour emergency assistance, including direct service in response to calls for assistance. This service also includes assisting and facilitating the consumer's efforts to acquire, use, and maintain devices needed to summon immediate assistance when threats to health, safety, and well-being occur.

(1) Administrative functions;

(2) Rental or leasing of administrative office(s) space;

(3) Office furniture, supplies, and equipment;

(4) Travel designated in the SLS vendor's contract as necessary for the performance of administrative functions;

(5) Accounting;

(6) Insurance designed to protect against loss by theft, fire, and similar calamities; professional liability; and automobile accident liability; and

(7) Discretionary background checks for paid staff, volunteers, and contractors as specified in the SLS vendor's contract.