38-9A-3
Section 38-9A-3 Regional support councils. (a) Each regional support council shall be composed solely of individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members. Membership shall not exceed 20 members per council, with at least one member to be appointed from each of the affiliated councils, and at least two at-large members who are not members of any community council. A quorum of 40 percent of the membership shall be required to conduct business. Membership shall be distributed equitably throughout the geographic region and shall be representative of the prevalent developmental disabilities. Membership terms shall be for a period of three years. The regional councils shall develop policies for ensuring the implementation of the membership requirements in this section. Successor members to fill expiring terms shall be made by the regional councils for a term of three years each. (b) The members of each council shall serve on a voluntary basis, but shall be reimbursed for...
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38-9A-4
Section 38-9A-4 Community councils. (a) Each regional council shall sanction in accordance with state and regional council policies and procedures local area affiliate councils within its region, to be known as community councils, for the purpose of implementing the Individual and Family Support Program at the local community level. (b) Each community council shall be composed solely of people with disabilities and their family members. Members shall be appointed by the respective community councils, within the criteria established by the regional councils. Membership shall be distributed equitably throughout the local community area and shall be representative of the prevalent developmental disabilities. (c) Each community council shall perform the following duties: (1) Determine specific eligibility criteria within the broad criteria set by the regional council. (2) Receive applications for support funding from individuals, families, and service programs, and select recipients. (3)...
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38-9A-5
Section 38-9A-5 State Support Council. (a) The State Support Council is created and shall be comprised of not more than 15 consumer and family members. Of these, there will be three representatives appointed by each regional support council. These shall include a regional council officer, one other regional council member, and a community council member. Additionally, the following individuals or their designees shall serve as nonvoting advisory members: The Chair of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, the State Superintendent of Education, the Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Services, and the State Health Officer of the Department of Public Health. The State Support Council shall provide a forum for the development of a state plan for an individual and family support system reflecting the experiences and needs of each region which shall be updated at...
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22-57-20
Section 22-57-20 Establishment of regional autism centers; constituency board; rules and regulations. (a)(1) There is established in determined geographic regions of the state one or more autism centers whose purpose is to provide nonresidential resource and training services for persons of all ages and of all levels of intellectual functioning who have any of the following: a. Autism. b. A pervasive developmental disorder that is not otherwise specified. c. As determined by the Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council, other disability populations which may receive benefit from the services and activities of the regional centers. (2) Each center shall be operationally and fiscally independent, and provide evidence-based services within its geographical region of the state. Service delivery shall be consistent for all centers. Each center shall coordinate services within and between state and local agencies and school districts but may not duplicate services provided by those...
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38-9A-2
Section 38-9A-2 Individual and Family Support Program. (a) The Individual and Family Support Program is created and shall be administered through a system of regional support councils and their affiliated community councils and a state council. One regional support council is created and incorporated as a private nonprofit corporation in each of the mental retardation regions as defined by the Department of Mental Health. The regional support councils and their affiliated community councils may receive and accept funds, real estate, and other items of value from state agencies and other organizations, and enter into any necessary agreements and contracts for the purposes of implementing this chapter. Councils may employ adequate staff personnel including a state coordinator to implement the program. If staff personnel are employed through a fiscal agent or other entity apart from the council, a memorandum of understanding which defines the roles and responsibilities of the staff shall...
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38-9A-1
of people with a developmental disability and their family members who supervise the implementation of the program in its designated community consistently with the policies and procedures of the regional council. (e) DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. A severe chronic disability of a person that: (1) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments. (2) Is manifested before the person attains the age of 22, except in the case of traumatic brain injury in which age is not a factor. (3) Is likely to continue indefinitely. (4) Results in a substantial functional limitation in three or more of the following major life activities: a. Capacity for independent living. b. Economic self-sufficiency. c. Learning. d. Mobility. e. Receptive and expressive language. f. Self care. g. Self-direction. (5) Reflects a need of the person for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are...
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16-44B-1
Commission may deem appropriate. The executive director shall serve as secretary to the Interstate Commission, but shall not be a Member of the Interstate Commission. The executive director shall hire and supervise such other persons as may be authorized by the Interstate Commission. D. The Interstate Commission's executive director and its employees shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for a claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising out of or relating to an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred, within the scope of Interstate Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that such person shall not be protected from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of such person. 1. The liability of...
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22-5B-5
Section 22-5B-5 Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. (a) There is created the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition composed of members who shall be culturally, economically, and geographically diverse and representative of the state demographics and appointed by the Governor or his or her designee. The membership may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee on Education. (2) The Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. (3) The Chair of the House of Representatives Health Committee. (4) The Chair of the Senate Health Committee. (5) A member from the Governor's Office on Disability. (6) A member from the Department of Senior Services. (7) A member from the Department of Medicaid. (8) A member from the Department of Rehabilitation Services. (9) A member from the Department of Human Resources. (10) A member from the Alabama Health Department. (11) A member from the Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention. (12) A member from...
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21-3A-3
Section 21-3A-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COUNCIL. The Interagency Coordinating Council as established in Section 21-3A-4. (2) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. Any developmental services that: a. Are provided under public supervision. b. Are designed to meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the development of the child. c. Are selected in collaboration with the parents. d. Are provided by qualified personnel as determined by the personnel standards of the state, the standards of the early intervention program, and the regulations. e. Are provided in conformity with an individualized family service plan. f. Meet the requirements of Public Law 99-457 as amended (20 U.S.C. ยงยง1471 to 1485, inclusive), and the early intervention standards of the State of Alabama. g. Are provided, to the extent...
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22-57-3
Section 22-57-3 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) AUTISM SERVICES. Any developmental services that include all of the following: a. Are designed to meet developmental needs of an individual with ASD across the lifespan, including transitions from early intervention to preschool, childhood to adolescence, and adolescence to adulthood. b. Are selected in collaboration with the parents or guardians of children with ASD or adults with ASD. c. Are delivered in inclusive environments, to the extent practical. d. Are part of a coordinated system of care. (2) AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD). ASD is a developmental disability that causes substantial impairments in social interaction and communication and the presence of unusual behaviors and interests. Many people with ASD have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, and reacting to different sensations. The thinking and learning abilities of people with ASD can vary from...
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