(1) Developmental disability services are intended to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The Department of Human Services shall establish by rule the application and eligibility determination processes for developmental disability services.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 427.154

  • Developmental disability: means autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or other condition diagnosed by a qualified professional that:

    (a) Originates before an individual is 22 years of age and is expected to continue indefinitely;

    (b) Results in a significant impairment in adaptive behavior as measured by a qualified professional;

    (c) Is not attributed primarily to other conditions including, but not limited to, a mental or emotional disorder, sensory impairment, substance abuse, personality disorder, learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; and

    (d) Requires supports similar to those required by an individual with an intellectual disability. See Oregon Statutes 427.005

  • Facility: means a group home, activity center, community mental health clinic or other facility or program that the Department of Human Services approves to provide necessary services to persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities. See Oregon Statutes 427.005
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

(2) Developmental disability services shall be provided pursuant to an individualized service plan that is developed and reassessed at least annually using a person-centered planning process.

(3) The department shall ensure that each individual receiving developmental disability services and the individual’s guardian or legal representative has an active role in choosing the services, activities and purchases that will best meet the individual’s needs and preferences and to express those choices verbally, using sign language or by other appropriate methods of communication.

(4) Developmental disability services must complement the existing formal and informal supports, services, activities and purchases available to an individual.

(5) The department shall ensure that each individual and the individual’s guardian or legal representative has the opportunity to confirm satisfaction with the developmental disability services that the individual receives and to make changes in the services as necessary.

(6) The department shall ensure that all individuals receiving developmental disability services have an equal opportunity for job placements. A provider of developmental disability services that offers job placements may not give preference to an individual who is a resident of a facility owned or operated by the provider when determining eligibility for a job placement. The residence of an individual may not be the exclusive factor in determining eligibility for a job placement. [Formerly 427.402; 2019 c.276 § 4]

 

[Formerly 427.410; repealed by 2019 c.276 § 8]