29 U.S.C. § 796A
Section 796a · Definitions
Viewing 29 U.S.C. § 796A as in effect on August 7, 1998. The text changed in 1 later edition (most recent July 22, 2014).
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(1) Center for independent living
The term “center for independent living” means a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency that—
(A) is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities; and
(B) provides an array of independent living services.
(2) Consumer control
The term “consumer control” means, with respect to a center for independent living, that the center vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 796a, Pub. L. 93–112, title VII, §702, as added Pub. L. 102–569, title VII, §701(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4443, defined terms “center for independent living” and “consumer control”, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
Another prior section 796a, Pub. L. 93–112, title VII, §702, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title III, §301, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2995; amended Pub. L. 99–506, title I, §103(d)(2)(A), (C), title VIII, §801, title X, §§1001(g)(1), 1002(h), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, 1837, 1843, 1844; Pub. L. 100–630, title II, §208(a), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3314, provided eligibility requirements and definition of “comprehensive services for independent living”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–569, §701(1).