Section 7-132 - State Disabilities Plan.
§ 7-132. State Disabilities Plan.
(a) Coordination of support services.- The State Disabilities Plan shall provide for the coordination of support services that:
(1) ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and other relevant federal and State provisions intended to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities;
(2) are necessary for individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum participation in the mainstream of the community in the most integrated setting possible; and
(3) address, on a statewide basis, the improvement of:
(i) the capacity of communities to support individuals with disabilities with personal attendant care and other long-term care options that are self-directed;
(ii) the availability of accessible, integrated, and affordable housing options;
(iii) reliable transportation options;
(iv) employment and training options, including self-employment and noncongregant competitive opportunities available in an integrated environment in which there are individuals with and without disabilities;
(v) somatic and mental health options;
(vi) accessible and universally designed technology;
(vii) support services for children, youth, and their families to enable them to achieve successful learning; and
(viii) family support services, including respite care.
(b) Assessment of support services for individuals with disabilities.- The State Disabilities Plan shall assess the provision of and resources for support services for individuals with disabilities.
[An. Code 1957, SG § 9-1116; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]