intellectual disabilities or autism to remain in 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 April 30, 2015 MARCH 31, 2020, there are
approximately 10,234 9,982 people with intellectual
disabilities or autism with emergency and critical needs
waiting for home-based and community-based services. As of
June 3, 2015 MARCH 30, 2020, there are approximately 1,675
2,244 individuals on the autism home-based and community-
based services waiting list, or interest list. The waiting
lists for these persons are 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, for the individuals on the waiting list or interest
list for autism services and for all individuals with
disabilities to prevent institutionalization.
(10) For true choice to exist, individuals with
intellectual disabilities or autism and their families or
legal guardians must be provided with information about
options for supports and services.
(11) The goals of the General Assembly properly include
the goal of providing individuals with intellectual
disabilities or autism 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.
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