to individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, encouraging that they not leave their homes or
community to the maximum extent possible.
(7) Services must ensure accountability, credibility,
responsiveness and quality assurance, whether the funding is
Federal, State, local or community.
(8) As of September 30, 2014, there are approximately
13,987 individuals in this Commonwealth with intellectual
disabilities who are waiting for services and programs. There
are more than 10,314 people with emergency and critical
needs. The waiting list for these persons is expected to grow
substantially into the foreseeable future.
(9) The Department of Human Services needs to develop an
adequate plan to address the needs and services for the
individuals on the waiting list for intellectual disability
services.
(10) For true choice to exist, individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their
families or legal guardians must be provided with information
about their options for services.
(11) The goals of the Commonwealth properly include the
goal of providing individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and their families or legal
guardians with the opportunities and support to:
(i) Make informed choices and decisions.
(ii) Pursue meaningful and productive lives.
(iii) Live in a home and community of their choice.
(iv) Achieve full integration and inclusion in
society, in an individualized manner, consistent with the
unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns,
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