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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.22.06.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="06" heading="Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>FISS cover a wide array of supports in the life of an individual.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>FISS are provided by making use of resources available in the community while, at the same time, building on the individual's existing support network.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Supports are the assistance provided to the individual to enable participation in the community. Supports are integral to each individual or family's quality of life and often enhance the lives of those involved.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>FISS may include, but are not limited to, supports involving:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Budgeting;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Medication administration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Counseling;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Job coaching;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Helping an individual to access and complete the individual's education;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Participating in recreational and social activities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Accessing community services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Grocery shopping;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Respite, behavioral, and other services and supports needed by the family of the individual; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Developing relationships.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>