Minn. R. agency 139, ch. 3300, INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS, pt. 3300.3200 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Subpart 1. Purpose.

The purpose of certification is to ensure that a center for independent living meets minimum requirements for operation.

Subp. 2. Center for independent living certificate.

Certification and a valid certificate is required before the commissioner may provide funding for a center for independent living. Requirements for a certificate are the following:

A. The membership of the board of directors of a center for independent living must comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.01, subdivision 8.

B. The center for independent living must be incorporated under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 317A.

C. The center for independent living must assure that individuals with severe disabilities will not be categorically denied access to full utilization of, or benefit from, any independent living service because of their severe disabilities and will not be discriminated against as provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 363A.

D. The center for independent living must have a risk protection program adequate to preserve assets of the center for independent living and to compensate staff, volunteers, consumers, and the public for reasonable claims for which the center is liable.

E. Fundraising activities undertaken by the center for independent living must conform to all requirements of state law.

F. The center for independent living must be in compliance with chapter 1340 of the State Building Code which requires buildings to be accessible to persons with disabilities.

G. The center for independent living may provide any or all the independent living services described in Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.11, subdivision 1, but must at a minimum provide:

(1) intake counseling to determine the individual's need for services;

(2) referral and counseling service with respect to attendant care;

(3) counseling and advocacy with respect to legal and economic rights and benefits;

(4) housing and transportation referral and assistance; and

(5) peer counseling.

H. The center for independent living must provide for substantial involvement by consumers in the policy direction, decision-making, service delivery, and management of the center. Substantial involvement must include the following:

(1) periodic meetings, at least once a year, of staff and consumers or their representatives; and

(2) periodic surveys of consumer satisfaction.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 139, ch. 3300, INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS, pt. 3300.3200

11 SR 634; L 1989 c 304 s 137

Statutory Authority: MS s 129A.10; 268A.11