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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 13A.11.03.06" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="03" heading="Independent Living Services.">
  <text>Independent living services are any goods or services necessary to assist an eligible individual in becoming more independent and include:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Independent living core services;</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Information and referral services,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Independent living skills training,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Peer counseling, including cross-disability peer counseling, and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Individual and systems advocacy;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Evaluation of independent living potential, including diagnostic and related services incidental to the determination of eligibility for, and the nature and scope of, services to be provided;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Counseling services, including psychological, psycho-therapeutic, and related services;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Services related to securing housing or shelter, including services related to community group living that promote independence, and adaptive housing services, including appropriate accommodations to and modifications of any space used to serve, or to be occupied by, individuals with significant disabilities;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Personal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing these services;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Transportation, including referral and assistance for transportation;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Rehabilitation technology;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Services and training for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, including life skills training and interpreter and reader services;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Individual and group social and recreational services;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Mobility training;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Surveys, directories, and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation opportunities, accessible transportation, and other support services;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="L.">
    <text>Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and independent living services available under the Rehabilitation Act, especially for minorities and other individuals with significant disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="M.">
    <text>Education and training necessary for living in a community and participating in community activities;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="N.">
    <text>Supported living;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="O.">
    <text>Physical rehabilitation;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="P.">
    <text>Therapeutic treatment;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="Q.">
    <text>Provision of needed prostheses and other appliances and devices;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="R.">
    <text>Services under other federal, state, or local programs designed to provide resources, training, counseling, or other assistance of substantial benefit in enhancing the independence, productivity, and quality of life of individuals with significant disabilities;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="S.">
    <text>Community awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration into society of individuals with significant disabilities;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="T.">
    <text>Any appropriate preventive services necessary to decrease the future needs of individuals with significant disabilities assisted under this program for similar services; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="U.">
    <text>Any other vocational rehabilitation services available under COMAR 13A.11.01, which are appropriate to the independent living needs of an individual with a significant disability.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>