Code of Massachusetts Regulations
107 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION
Title 107 CMR 10.00 - Independent Living Services
Section 10.02 - Meaning of Terms

The terms used in 107 CMR 10.00 shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meaning or the meanings ascribed in 107 CMR 3.00: Definitions.

Comparable Benefits refers to resources, services or benefits which are available from another program or source such as other public agencies, health insurance or employee benefits that will enable the consumer or the consumer's family to receive pay for or appropriately substitute for the services specified in the Independent Living Plan (ILP).

Consumer an individual referred to an Independent Living Centers for Independent Living Rehabilitation Services and certified by that Center as eligible to receive services under Title VII Part B.

Consumer Service Record is the file which contains all the necessary federally required and other supportive documentation necessary for the receipt of specific Part B services. The file is held at the Independent Living Center.

Independent Living Center (ILC) means a community-based, consumer controlled center that is staffed and managed by a majority of persons with disabilities and approved by the Commission to provide independent living rehabilitation services to eligible consumers.

Independent Living Plan (ILP) means an individualized written plan that is developed by the ILC and periodically updated, for each eligible individual who receives independent living rehabilitation services unless the individual chooses to waive a written plan.

Independent Living Rehabilitation Services (ILRS) means any service that will enhance the ability of an individual with a severe disability to maintain or improve their ability to live independently and function within their family or community as enumerated in the State Plan for Independent Living which can be obtained through the Administrative Office of the Commission.

Individual With A Severe Disability means an individual who has a significant physical, mental, cognitive or sensory impairment whose ability to function independently in family or community or whose ability to engage or continue in employment is so limited that independent living rehabilitation services are required in order to achieve a greater level of independence in functioning in family or community or engaging or continuing in employment.

Program Coordinator means the Commission employee in the Independent Living Department of the Commission who is responsible for authorizing the purchase of services approved by the Independent Living Centers.

Title VII Part B refers to the Independent Living Rehabilitation program which is authorized under Part B of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1992, as amended, and is administered by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission in accordance with the procedures established in the Independent Living State Plan, as it has been approved by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.