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NV Rev Stat § 427A.7951 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.7951 - "Person with a disability who needs independent living services" defined.

As used in NRS 427A.7951 to 427A.7957, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "person with a disability who needs independent living services" means a person with a physical disability, as that term is defined in NRS 427A.791, including, without limitation, a person who is blind, as that term is defined in NRS 426.082, who is in need of independent living services and who does not have a vocational goal.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1432)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.7953 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.7953 - Establishment authorized; regulations.

  1. The Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7955, establish a program to provide independent living services and assistive technology for persons with disabilities who need independent living services.  2. If the Division establishes a program pursuant to subsection 1, the Division shall adopt regulations:  (a) Establishing the procedures for a person to apply for independent living services and assistive technology;  (b) Prescribing the criteria for determining the eligibility of such an applicant;  (c) Prescribing the nature of the independent living services and assistive technology which may be provided and the conditions imposed on the provision of such services; and  (d) Setting forth such other provisions as the Division considers necessary to administer the program.  3. The decision of the Division regarding the eligibility of an applicant to participate in the program is a final decision for the purpose of judicial review.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1432)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.7955 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.7955 - Types of independent living services and services of assistive technology that are authorized.

  1. The independent living services that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation, assistance and training as to how to perform skills of daily living, including, without limitation:  (a) The preparation and eating of meals;  (b) Home management, including, without limitation, paying bills;  (c) Communication, including, without limitation, the use of services of assistive technology;  (d) Orientation and mobility; and  (e) Any other skills that will allow a person who has recently become disabled to function and live in a more independent manner.  2. The services of assistive technology that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation:  (a) Large-print signs and reading materials;  (b) Voice recognition or Braille technology installed on a computer or handheld device;  (c) Global positioning satellite technology with voice output;  (d) Mechanical lifts or similar mobility enhancing devices;  (e) Telecommunications devices specially designed for persons with impaired vision, speech or hearing; and  (f) Any other technology that provides significant assistance in performing daily tasks to a person with a disability who needs independent living services.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1433)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.7957 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.7957 - Research concerning cost of services for persons who are blind or visually impaired and do not have vocational goal; report of findings.

The Division may:  1. Periodically research and determine the cost of providing services in this State for persons who are blind or visually impaired and who do not have a vocational goal; and  2. Present a report of the findings of the research to the Nevada Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities created by NRS 427A.1211.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 1433)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.800 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.800 - "Traumatic brain injury" defined.

As used in this section and NRS 427A.850 and 427A.860, "traumatic brain injury" means a sudden shock or damage to the brain or its coverings which is not of a degenerative nature and produces an altered state of consciousness or temporarily or permanently impairs the mental, cognitive, behavioral or physical functioning of the brain. The term does not include:  1. A cerebral vascular accident;  2. An aneurism; or  3. A congenital defect.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2393; A 2013, 216)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.850 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.850 - Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Establishment; services.

  1. The Division shall establish a Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries.  2. The Program may, subject to legislative appropriation, provide:  (a) The following services to persons with traumatic brain injuries:  (1) Treatment during the day on an outpatient basis;  (2) Care provided in a facility operated and maintained to furnish food, shelter, assistance and limited supervision;  (3) Care provided in the home;  (4) Instruction in the skills required for independent living;  (5) Placement for jobs; and  (6) Counseling and treatment for substance use disorders.  (b) Support services for families of persons with traumatic brain injuries.  (c) For the dissemination of information for the prevention of traumatic brain injuries.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2394)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.860 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.860 - Regulations.

The Division shall adopt regulations concerning the care of persons with traumatic brain injuries. The Division shall, in adopting the regulations, consider the criteria established by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities or its successor for the care of such persons.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2394)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.862 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.862 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.863 to 427A.866, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 829)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.863 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.863 - "Department" defined.

Department means the Department of Public Safety.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 829)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.864 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.864 - "Media outlet" defined.

Media outlet means a company or other similar entity that transmits news, feature stories, entertainment or other information to the public through various distribution channels, including, without limitation, newspapers, magazines, radio, broadcast, cable and satellite television and electronic media.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 829)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.865 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.865 - "Missing endangered older person" defined.

Missing endangered older person means a person who is 60 years of age or older whose whereabouts are unknown and who:  1. Has been diagnosed with a medical or mental health condition that places the person in danger of serious physical harm or death; or  2. Is missing under suspicious or unexplained circumstances that place the person in danger of serious physical harm or death.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 829)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.866 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.866 - "System" defined.

System means the Statewide Alert System for the Safe Return of Missing Endangered Older Persons created by NRS 427A.867.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.867 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.867 - Creation; composition; administration; requirements for participation in System.

  1. There is hereby created the Statewide Alert System for the Safe Return of Missing Endangered Older Persons, which is composed of a voluntary partnership among the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Transportation, state law enforcement agencies, local law enforcement agencies, media outlets and other public or private organizations to assist in the search for and safe return of missing endangered older persons. The Department of Public Safety shall administer the System within the limits of available money.  2. Each law enforcement agency, media outlet and public or private organization that chooses to participate in the System shall comply with the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive, and any requirements prescribed by the Department for participation in the System.  3. Each law enforcement agency that chooses to participate in the System shall:  (a) Adopt a written policy concerning activation of the System by the agency that is consistent with the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive, and the regulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 427A.868; and  (b) Submit a copy of the written policy to the Department.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.868 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.868 - Duties of Department; regulations.

  1. The Department shall:  (a) Develop a plan for carrying out the System which includes the components of the System;  (b) Oversee the System;  (c) Supervise and evaluate any training associated with the System;  (d) Monitor, review and evaluate the activations of the System to determine whether such activations complied with the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive; and  (e) Conduct periodic tests of the System.  2. The Department may:  (a) Dedicate the System to one or more persons;  (b) Establish a name for the System that is in addition to the definition set forth in NRS 427A.866;  (c) Identify and apply for federal funding available to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive; and  (d) Accept gifts, grants and donations for use in carrying out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive.  3. The Department shall, in consultation with representatives of the Department of Transportation, the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, the Nevada Broadcasters Association, media outlets that participate in the System and any other public or private organization that participates in the System, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.869 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.869 - Activation of System by law enforcement agency to disseminate notice on behalf of missing endangered older person; prior consent of Department not required; notification of cancellation of activation and final disposition.

  1. A law enforcement agency which has jurisdiction over the investigation of a missing endangered older person may activate the System to disseminate a notice on behalf of the missing endangered older person if the law enforcement agency has:  (a) Confirmed that the whereabouts of the missing endangered older person are unknown;  (b) Confirmed either that the missing endangered older person:  (1) Has been diagnosed with a medical or mental health condition that places the missing endangered older person in danger of serious physical harm or death; or  (2) Is missing under suspicious or unexplained circumstances that place the person in danger of serious physical harm or death; and  (c) Received sufficient descriptive information about the missing endangered older person or other pertinent information to warrant dissemination of the information.  2. Before activation of the System on behalf of a missing endangered older person, the law enforcement agency shall determine whether the dissemination of information will encompass:  (a) A particular neighborhood, city, county, region or state; or  (b) More than one neighborhood, city, county, region or state.  3. A law enforcement agency is not required to obtain the prior consent of the Department before activating the System, but the Department may review an activation of the System after the activation is complete.  4. A law enforcement agency that activates the System shall notify the Department and all participating members of the System upon cancellation of the activation and shall report the final disposition of the search for the missing endangered older person to the Department.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.870 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.870 - Immunity of media outlet or any other public or private organization from civil liability for disseminating information about older person; immunity of person who establishes Internet website for System from civil liability for certain information placed on Internet website.

  1. If a media outlet or any other public or private organization that participates in the System receives a notification of activation of the System by a law enforcement agency concerning a missing endangered older person and as a result of that notification disseminates descriptive information concerning the missing endangered older person and other information contained in the notification to assist with the safe return of the missing endangered older person, the media outlet, public or private organization and any person working for the media outlet or public or private organization is immune from civil liability based upon the dissemination of that information.  2. If a person enters into an agreement with the Department to establish or maintain an Internet website for the System and the agreement provides that only the law enforcement agency activating the System has the authority or ability to place information on the website, the person who establishes or maintains the Internet website is immune from civil liability in any action based upon the information that is placed on the Internet website by the authorized law enforcement agency.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 831)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.871 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.871 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 427A.871 to 427A.8803, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.8713 and 427A.8715 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2709, 2719; A 2013, 3051; 2019, 3056) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 442.740)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.8713 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.8713 - "Commission" defined.

Commission means the Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders created by NRS 427A.8801.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 3055)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.8715 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.8715 - "Early intervention services" defined.

Early intervention services has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1432.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 3055)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.875 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.875 - Autism Treatment Assistance Program: Creation; duties; requirements for plan of treatment developed for participants; policies and services provided to be approved by Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders.

  1. There is hereby established the Autism Treatment Assistance Program within the Division to serve as the primary autism program within the Department and to provide and coordinate the provision of services to persons diagnosed or determined, including, without limitation, through the use of a standardized assessment, to have autism spectrum disorders through the age of 19 years.  2. The Autism Treatment Assistance Program shall:  (a) Prescribe an application process for parents and guardians of persons with autism spectrum disorders to participate in the Program.  (b) Provide for the development of a plan of treatment for persons who participate in the Program.  (c) Promote the use of evidence-based treatments which are cost effective and have been proven to improve treatment of autism spectrum disorders.  (d) Educate parents and guardians of persons with autism spectrum disorders on autism spectrum disorders and the assistance that may be provided by the parent or guardian to improve treatment outcomes.  (e) Establish and use a system for assessing persons with autism spectrum disorders to determine a baseline to measure the progress of and prepare a plan for the treatment of such persons.  (f) Assist parents and guardians of persons with autism spectrum disorders in obtaining public services that are available for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders.  3. A plan of treatment developed for a person who participates in the Program pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 must:  (a) Identify the specific behaviors of the person to be addressed and the expected outcomes.  (b) Include, without limitation:  (1) Preparations for transitioning the person from one provider of treatment to another or from one public program to another, as the needs of the person require through the age of 19 years; and  (2) Measures to ensure that, to the extent practicable, the person receives appropriate services from another entity after the person reaches 20 years of age.  (c) Be revised to address any change in the needs of the person.  4. The policies of the Autism Treatment Assistance Program and any services provided by the Program must be developed in cooperation with and be approved by the Commission.  5. As used in this section, "autism spectrum disorder" means a condition that meets the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder published in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association or the edition thereof that was in effect at the time the condition was diagnosed or determined.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2704, 2714; A 2017, 1492; 2019, 3057)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.880 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.880 - Referral to Autism Treatment Assistance Program.

For an infant or toddler with a disability who has autism spectrum disorder and is eligible for early intervention services, the Division shall refer the infant or toddler to the Autism Treatment Assistance Program established by NRS 427A.875 and coordinate with the Program to develop a plan of treatment for the infant or toddler pursuant to that section.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2709, 2719; A 2013, 3052) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 442.770)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.8801 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.8801 - Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Creation; membership; compensation; vacancies; designation of Chair and Vice Chair; quorum.

  1. The Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders is hereby created within the Division. The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint to the Commission:  (a) Two members who are representatives of school districts in this State;  (b) One member who is a behavior analyst;  (c) One member who is the parent of a person with an autism spectrum disorder who is over 12 years of age;   (d) One member who is the parent of a child with autism who is under 5 years of age;  (e) One member who is the parent of a child with autism who resides in a county with a population of less than 100,000; and  (f) One member who is a representative of the public at large.  2. After the initial term, the term of each member is 3 years. A member may be reappointed.   3. Members of the Commission serve without compensation and are not entitled to the per diem and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally. Each member of the Commission who is an officer or employee of a local government must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of his or her regular compensation so that the member may prepare for and attend meetings of the Commission and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission in the most timely manner practicable. A local government shall not require an officer or employee who is a member of the Commission to make up the time the member is absent from work to carry out his or her duties as a member, and shall not require the member to take annual vacation or compensatory time for the absence.  4. If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.  5. The Governor shall annually designate the Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission.  6. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of the members of a quorum present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.  7. As used in this section, "behavior analyst" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 437.010.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 3055)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.8802 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.8802 - Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Duties.

  1. The Commission shall meet at least eight times each year at the call of the Governor or the Chair or a majority of its members.  2. The Commission may establish subcommittees consisting of members of the Commission or other persons to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties.  3. The Division shall provide such administrative support to the Commission and any subcommittee thereof as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission.  4. The Commission shall:  (a) Advise and make recommendations to the Governor regarding the needs of persons with autism spectrum disorders and their families and the availability, delivery and coordination of services for such persons in this State;  (b) Review available data concerning autism spectrum disorders, including, without limitation, data concerning the ages of persons served by public programs for persons with autism spectrum disorders, the number of persons on waiting lists for such programs and the outcomes for persons receiving services through such programs, and monitor programs operated by state and local agencies that serve persons with autism spectrum disorders and their families; and  (c) Submit to the Governor an annual report concerning the activities of the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 3056)
NV Rev Stat § 427A.8803 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities|NRS 427A.8803 - Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Report by Division.

The Division shall submit to the Commission upon request a report containing the most current information available relating to:  1. The number of persons receiving early intervention services from the Division and services from the Autism Treatment Assistance Program created by NRS 427A.875;   2. The outcomes of early intervention services and services provided by the Program; and  3. The expenditures of the Division related to early intervention services and the Program.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 3056)