The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.” (Public Law 101-336, 104 Stat. 327),1 as amended.
“Center for independent living.” A private, nonprofit agency in which at least 51% of the principal governing board, management and staff are individuals with disabilities and that:
(1) is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities;
(2) provides an array of independent living services and programs; and
(3) assists individuals with a wide variety of disabling conditions.
“Consumer-control.” A condition under which power and authority are vested in individuals with disabilities and, when applied to a center for independent living, means that at least 51% of the principal governing board, management and staff are individuals with disabilities.
“Council.” The Statewide Independent Living Council established by this act.
“Designated State agency.” The agency designated by the Governor to administer programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.), as amended.
“Disability.” With respect to an individual:
(1) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual;
(2) a record of such impairment; or
(3) being regarded as having such an impairment.
“Independent living core services.” The term includes all of the following:
(1) Information and referral services.
(2) Independent living skills training.
(3) Peer counseling.
(4) Individual and systems advocacy.
“Independent living services.” The term includes:
(1) independent living core services; and
(2) other services and assistance which may include, but are not limited to:
(i) counseling services, including psychological, psychotherapeutic and related services;
(ii) services related to securing housing or shelter;
(iii) assistive technology;
(iv) interpreter and reader services;
(v) personal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing personal assistance services;
(vi) surveys, directories and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation opportunities, accessible transportation and other support services;
(vii) services and technical assistance related to the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336, 104 Stat. 327), as amended, and other related Federal and State laws;
(viii) activities supporting, assisting or maintaining life in the community;
(ix) transportation, including referral for and assistance with transportation;
(x) individual and group community integration activities;
(xi) training to develop skills which promote self-awareness and esteem, develop advocacy and self-empowerment skills and explore career options;
(xii) appropriate preventive services to decrease the needs of individuals assisted under this act for services in the future;
(xiii) community awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration into society of individuals with disabilities;
(xiv) communicating the programmatic needs and civil rights of persons with disabilities to State and local planners responsible for community services; and
(xv) such other services, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, as may be necessary.
“Major life activities.” The term includes, but is not limited to, communication, self-care, mobility and self-direction.
“Rehabilitation Act of 1973.” (Public Law 93-112, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.), as amended.
