Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 67 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part VII - Rehabilitation Services
Chapter 15 - Independent Living Policy Manual
Section VII-1511 - Information and Referral Services
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code VII-1511
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Purpose. The purpose of an expanded system of information and referral is as follows:
1.
to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive accurate independent
living information to assist such individuals in functioning more independently
in the family and/or community; and
2. to ensure that such individuals, as
appropriate, are referred to other federal and state programs, including
centers for independent living.
B. Services
1. Information
a. As appropriate, to the extent that such
services are not purchased by LRS, LRS will provide the following informational
services:
i. individualized guidance and
counseling;
ii. assistance in
locating appropriate support groups;
iii. assistance in securing appropriate
community services;
iv. assistance
in securing reasonable accommodations.
2. Referral
a. As appropriate, LRS will make a referral
to the appropriate federal or state program, including centers for independent
living, that is best suited to address the specific needs of the individual
with a disability.
b. Information
provided by LRS to the individual will contain:
i. a copy of the notice of the referral by
LRS to the other agency carrying out the program; and
ii. information identifying a specific point
of contact within the agency carrying out the program; and
iii. information and advice regarding the
most suitable services to assist the individual to function more independently
in the family and/or community.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, R.S. 49:664 Section 6B, R.S.36:477(c), R.S. 46:331-335, R.S. 1595.3 and R.S. 39:1594(I).
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