"Department" means the Iowa department of
human services.
"Developmental disability" means a severe,
chronic disability of a person which is attributed to a mental or physical
impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments; is manifested
before the person attains the age of 22; is likely to continue indefinitely;
substantially limits the person's ability to carry out major life activities in
at least three of the areas of self-care, receptive and expressive language,
learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living and
economic self-sufficiency; and reflects an ongoing need for individualized,
coordinated services. The term, when applied to infants and children from birth
to the age of nine, means a substantial developmental delay or specific
congenital or acquired conditions with a high probability of resulting in
developmental disabilities if services are not provided.
"Director" means the director of the
department or successor agency.
"Iowa DD council" means the Iowa
developmental disabilities council.
"Projects" means activities described in the
Iowa DD council's five-year plan that are designed to address the purpose and
priorities established by the DD Act to undertake advocacy, capacity-building,
and systemic-change activities that contribute to a coordinated, person- and
family-centered, and individual- and family-directed comprehensive system of
community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that
promote self-determination for individuals with developmental disabilities and
their families.
"State plan" means the document required
under the DD Act describing goals, objectives and funding
priorities.
Notes
Iowa Admin. Code
r. 441-38.1
Amended by
IAB
November 7, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 10, effective
12/12/2018
Amended by
IAB
November 16, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 10, effective
1/1/2023
