Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part IX - Developmental Disabilities Services
Chapter 11 - Individual and Family Support Program
Section IX-1101 - Purpose
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code IX-1101
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The individual and family support program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities which exceed those normally met by existing resources, entitlements, and those occurring naturally in the individuals family and community pursuant to the guiding principles of ACT 378 of the 1989 Regular Legislative Session as contained in R.S. 28:823.
B. The purposes of the individual and family support program shall be:
1. to establish,
maintain and/or improve the quality of life for individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families in a manner that
respects both the individuals needs and aspirations and the individuals ability
to use supports in a responsible and accountable manner;
2. to link individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families to existing supports
and resources and to supplement those supports as necessary to maintain and/or
improve the integrity of individuals and their families.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:824.
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