Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "consumer control" means, with respect to a center for independent living or an eligible agency:
(1) that the center or eligible agency vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are or have been recipients of independent living services; and
(2) that:
(A) at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of the center's board have significant disabilities; and
(B) a majority of the center's staff and employees in decision making positions are individuals with disabilities.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.217-2005, SEC.6; P.L.141-2006, SEC.49.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Rehabilitation Services
Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living
12-12-8-1. "Center for Independent Living" Defined
12-12-8-1.5. "Commissioner" Defined
12-12-8-2. "Consumer Control" Defined
12-12-8-2.5. "Council" Defined
12-12-8-3. "Cross-Disability" Defined
12-12-8-3.2. "Federal Act" Defined
12-12-8-3.4. "Individual With a Disability" Defined
12-12-8-3.6. "Individual With a Significant Disability" Defined
12-12-8-3.8. "State Plan" Defined
12-12-8-4. Provisions Void That Violate Federal Law; Eligibility for Funding
12-12-8-5. Designation of Division as Responsible State Unit
12-12-8-6. Establishment of Statewide Independent Living Council; Membership; Requirements
12-12-8-8. Terms of Council Members; Limitation
12-12-8-9. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Council
12-12-8-10. Powers and Duties of Council; Public Access to Meetings
12-12-8-11. Preparation and Submission of State Plan
12-12-8-12. Awarding of Grants to Eligible Centers
12-12-8-13. Appointment of Peer Review Committee
12-12-8-14. Eligibility of Centers to Receive Funds