Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:452.2 – Principles for the developmental disabilities services system
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:452.2
- Appropriate: means all of the following:
(a) In accordance with standards of the Louisiana Department of Health and the provisions of this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
- Developmental disabilities services: means programs, services, and supports for persons with developmental disabilities that include but are not limited to information and referral services, support coordination services, system entry services, development of the support profiles and plans, individual and family support services, living options, habilitation services, and vocational services. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
- Person: means a person with a developmental disability. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
- Services: means developmental disability services. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
The department through the office shall provide developmental disabilities services and supports consistent with the following principles, to the extent possible:
A. Supports assist in enabling people to exercise self-determination in their lives.
B. Supports assist in enabling people to achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in their communities.
C. Personal outcomes and goals are considered in the development of individualized supports for each person.
D. The community where the person chooses to live and work is the optimum place to provide supports and services.
E. Persons and families are generally best able to determine their needs, rather than their needs being determined by others.
F. The needs of the entire family are considered in the development of family supports.
G. Family supports enable children to live in stable family environments with enduring relationships with one or more adults regardless of the severity of the disability of the child or the degree of support necessary.
H. Children and young adults with disabilities receive and participate in an appropriate education which enables them to have increased opportunities for well being, development and inclusion in their communities.
I. Existing natural supports and community resources are promoted and utilized.
Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005.