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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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22-57-4
Section 22-57-4 Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council - Composition. (a) The
composition of the council shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban and rural,
and economic diversity of the state and shall include all of the following: (1) Three adult
individuals with ASD, appointed by the Governor. (2) Three individuals who are the parent
or guardian of a child with ASD, appointed by the Governor. (3) Five individuals who are service
providers, appointed by the Governor. (4) One member of the Senate, appointed by the President
of the Senate. (5) One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of
the House. (6) The chief executive officer, or his or her designee, of each of the following
participating agencies: a. The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. b. The Alabama
Institute for Deaf and Blind. c. The Alabama Department of Education. d. The Alabama Department
of Human Resources. e. The Alabama Department of Insurance. f. The Alabama...
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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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22-57-20
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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38-9D-2
Section 38-9D-2 Definitions. The following words are defined for the purposes of this
chapter: (1) COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE. The total effort in the state, inclusive of service
coordination/case management, that is directed at meeting the needs of individuals who are
at risk of elder abuse. (2) COUNCIL. The Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of
Elder Abuse. (3) ELDER ABUSE. The maltreatment of an older person, age 60 or above, by any
person, including the following: a. Emotional/Psychological Abuse. The intentional infliction
of mental or emotional anguish by threat, humiliation, intimidation, or other verbal or non-verbal
abusive conduct. Examples of psychological abuse include name calling, insulting, ignoring
for extended periods of time, frightening, intimidating, and isolating from friends and family.
b. Material Exploitation. The unauthorized use of funds or any resources of an elderly individual
or the misuse of power of attorney or representative payee status for...
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22-21-260
Section 22-21-260 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and terms,
and the plurals thereof, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section,
unless otherwise required by their respective context: (1) ACQUISITION. Obtaining the legal
equitable title to a freehold or leasehold estate or otherwise obtaining the substantial benefit
of such titles or estates, whether by purchase, lease, loan or suffrage, gift, devise, legacy,
settlement of a trust or means whatever, and shall include any act of acquisition. The term
"acquisition" shall not mean or include any conveyance, or creation of any lien
or security interest by mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or similar financing
instrument, nor shall it mean or include any transfer of title or rights as a result of the
foreclosure, or conveyance or transfer in lieu of the foreclosure, of any such mortgage, deed
of trust, security agreement, or similar financing instrument, nor shall it mean or include
any...
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40-9-12
Section 40-9-12 The National Foundation's Alabama Field Offices, Y.M.H.A., Seamen's
Home of Mobile, Catholic Maritime Club of Mobile, Inc., Salvation Army, Inc., United Way organizations,
etc. (a) The National Foundation's Alabama Field Offices, all Young Men's Hebrew Associations
(Y.M.H.A.) also known as Jewish Community Centers (J.C.C.), and all real and personal property
of all Young Men's Hebrew Associations (Y.M.H.A.) also known as Jewish Community Centers (J.C.C.),
the Seamen's Home of Mobile, incorporated under Act No. 145, Acts of Alabama 1844-45, the
Girl Scouts of America and the Boy Scouts of America, and any council, troop or other subdivision
thereof now existing or hereafter created and all real and personal property of the Girl Scouts
of America and the Boy Scouts of America, and any council, troop or other subdivision thereof
now existing or hereafter created, the Catholic Maritime Club of Mobile, Inc., the Knights
of Pythias Lodges, the Salvation Army, Inc., the Elks...
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15-22-1.1
Section 15-22-1.1 Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. Whereas: The Interstate
Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers was established in 1937, it is the
earliest corrections "compact" established among the states and has not been amended
since its adoption over 62 years ago; Whereas: This compact is the only vehicle for the controlled
movement of adult parolees and probationers across state lines, and it currently has jurisdiction
over more than a quarter of a million offenders; Whereas: The complexities of the compact
have become more difficult to administer, and many jurisdictions have expanded supervision
expectations to include currently unregulated practices such as victim input, victim notification
requirements, and sex offender registration; Whereas: After hearings, national surveys, and
a detailed study by a task force appointed by the National Institute of Corrections, the overwhelming
recommendation has been to amend the document to bring about...
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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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