Virginia Code 51.5-116: Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Case management: means a dynamic collaborative process that utilizes and builds on the strengths and resources of consumers to assist them in identifying their needs, accessing and coordinating services, and achieving their goals. See Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Client: means any person receiving a service provided by the personnel or facilities of a public or private agency, whether referred to as a client, participant, patient, resident, or other term. See Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. See Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Department: means the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. See Virginia Code 51.5-116
- 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.
- Local board: means a local board of social services established pursuant to Article 1 (§ Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Local department: means a local department of social services established pursuant to Article 2 (§ Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Local director: means a local director of social services appointed pursuant to § Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
- Prader-Willi syndrome: means a specific disorder that is usually caused by chromosomal change, resulting in lifelong functional and cognitive impairments and life-threatening obesity. See Virginia Code 51.5-116
- Process: includes subpoenas, the summons and complaint in a civil action, and process in statutory actions. See Virginia Code 1-237
“Case management” means a dynamic collaborative process that utilizes and builds on the strengths and resources of consumers to assist them in identifying their needs, accessing and coordinating services, and achieving their goals. The major collaborative components of case management services include advocacy, assessment, planning, facilitation, coordination, and monitoring.
“Case management system” means a central point of contact linking a wide variety of evolving services and supports that are (i) available in a timely, coordinated manner; (ii) physically and programmatically accessible; and (iii) consumer-directed with procedural safeguards to ensure responsiveness and accountability.
“Client” means any person receiving a service provided by the personnel or facilities of a public or private agency, whether referred to as a client, participant, patient, resident, or other term.
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
“Consumer” means, with respect to case management services, a person with a disability or his designee, guardian, conservator, or committee.
“Department” means the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
“Employment services organization” means an organization that provides employment services to individuals with disabilities that is an approved Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited vendor of the Department.
“Local board” means a local board of social services established pursuant to Article 1 (§ 63.2-300 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 63.2.
“Local department” means a local department of social services established pursuant to Article 2 (§ 63.2-324 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 63.2.
“Local director” means a local director of social services appointed pursuant to § 63.2-325.
“Older person” or “older Virginian” means a person who is age 60 years or older.
“Physical or sensory disability” means a disability resulting in functional impairment or impairment of the central nervous system, which may include but is not limited to brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Prader-Willi syndrome, and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus).
“Prader-Willi syndrome” means a specific disorder that is usually caused by chromosomal change, resulting in lifelong functional and cognitive impairments and life-threatening obesity.
“Rehabilitation technology” means the systematic application of technologies, engineering methodologies, or scientific principles to meet the needs of and address the barriers confronted by individuals with disabilities in areas that include education, rehabilitation, employment, transportation, independent living, and recreation.