Oregon Statutes 427.104 – Developmental disability services; rules
The Department of Human Services, with funds appropriated for that purpose by the legislature, shall:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 427.104
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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
(1) Contract with each community developmental disabilities program to determine the eligibility of individuals to receive developmental disability services;
(2) Provide consultation and training to community developmental disabilities programs in determining eligibility for developmental disability services;
(3) Develop and periodically revise rules for determining eligibility for developmental disability services;
(4) Coordinate diagnostic evaluations statewide to minimize duplication of tests and examinations; and
(5) Provide consultation to appropriate agencies and individuals regarding persons evaluated to receive developmental disability services. [1953 c.631 § 1; 1965 c.339 § 21; 1971 c.74 § 1; 1979 c.683 § 13; 2001 c.900 § 129; 2009 c.595 § 437; 2011 c.658 § 9; 2013 c.36 § 5]