Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 107 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION › Title 107 CMR 10.00 - Independent Living Services › Section 10.02 - Meaning of Terms

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
The terms used in
				107
				CMR 10.00 shall, unless the context otherwise
				requires, have the following meaning or the meanings ascribed in
				107 CMR
				3.00: Definitions.
Comparable Benefits
refers to
				resources, services or benefits which are available from another program or
				source such as other public agencies, health insurance or employee benefits
				that will enable the consumer or the consumer's family to receive pay for or
				appropriately substitute for the services specified in the Independent Living
				Plan (ILP).
Consumer
an individual referred to an
				Independent Living Centers for Independent Living Rehabilitation Services and
				certified by that Center as eligible to receive services under Title VII Part
				B.
Consumer Service Record
is the file
				which contains all the necessary federally required and other supportive
				documentation necessary for the receipt of specific Part B services. The file
				is held at the Independent Living Center.
Independent Living Center (ILC)
means
				a community-based, consumer controlled center that is staffed and managed by a
				majority of persons with disabilities and approved by the Commission to provide
				independent living rehabilitation services to eligible consumers.
Independent Living Plan (ILP)
means an
				individualized written plan that is developed by the ILC and periodically
				updated, for each eligible individual who receives independent living
				rehabilitation services unless the individual chooses to waive a written
				plan.
Independent Living Rehabilitation Services
				(ILRS)
means any service that will enhance the ability of an
				individual with a severe disability to maintain or improve their ability to
				live independently and function within their family or community as enumerated
				in the State Plan for Independent Living which can be obtained through the
				Administrative Office of the Commission.
Individual With A Severe Disability
means an individual who has a significant physical, mental, cognitive or
				sensory impairment whose ability to function independently in family or
				community or whose ability to engage or continue in employment is so limited
				that independent living rehabilitation services are required in order to
				achieve a greater level of independence in functioning in family or community
				or engaging or continuing in employment.
Program Coordinator
means the
				Commission employee in the Independent Living Department of the Commission who
				is responsible for authorizing the purchase of services approved by the
				Independent Living Centers.
Title VII Part B
refers to the
				Independent Living Rehabilitation program which is authorized under Part B of
				Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1992, as amended, and is administered by
				the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission in accordance with the procedures
				established in the Independent Living State Plan, as it has been approved by
				the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.