§ 40.1-1-8.1. “Developmental disability” defined.
The term “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of a person that:
(1) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
(2) Is manifested before the person attains age twenty-two (22);
(3) Is likely to continue indefinitely;
(4) Results in substantial functional limitations in three (3) or more of the following areas of major life activity:
(i) Self-care;
(ii) Receptive and expressive language;
(iii) Learning;
(iv) Mobility;
(v) Self-direction;
(vi) Capacity for independent living; and
(vii) Economic self-sufficiency; and
(5) Reflects the person’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 94, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Section 40.1-1-1 - — 40.1-1-3. [Repealed.]
Section 40.1-1-3.1. - New title for department.
Section 40.1-1-4. - Organization of department.
Section 40.1-1-5. - Reorganizations within department.
Section 40.1-1-6. - Offices of department.
Section 40.1-1-7. - Appointment of employees.
Section 40.1-1-8.1. - “Developmental disability” defined.
Section 40.1-1-9. - State council on developmental disabilities.
Section 40.1-1-10. - Parent deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program.
Section 40.1-1-10.1. - Subsidy aid for parent deinstitutionalization program.
Section 40.1-1-11. - Housing for traumatically brain injured persons.
Section 40.1-1-12. - Permanent legislative oversight commission.
Section 40.1-1-13. - Powers and duties of the office.
Section 40.1-1-14. - Transfer determination.
Section 40.1-1-15. - Continuity of administrative function.
Section 40.1-1-16. - Division of substance abuse services — Establishment.
Section 40.1-1-17. - Law revision.
Section 40.1-1-18. - Liberal construction.
Section 40.1-1-19. - Problem gambling — Program.