individualized supports
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 15002 — in this subchapter
The term “individualized supports” means supports that—
(A) enable an individual with a developmental disability to exercise self-determination, be independent, be productive, and be integrated and included in all facets of community life;
(B) are designed to—
(i) enable such individual to control such individual's environment, permitting the most independent life possible;
(ii) prevent placement into a more restrictive living arrangement than is necessary; and
(iii) enable such individual to live, learn, work, and enjoy life in the community; and
(C) include—
(i) early intervention services;
(ii) respite care;
(iii) personal assistance services;
(iv) family support services;
(v) supported employment services;
(vi) support services for families headed by aging caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities; and
(vii) provision of rehabilitation technology and assistive technology, and assistive technology services.