Maryland Health - General Section 7-706

      (a)      In this part, the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Eligible person" means an individual with a developmental disability that is likely to continue indefinitely or an individual with a severe chronic disability that is attributable to a physical or mental impairment, other than the sole diagnosis of mental illness, or to a combination of mental and physical impairments that is likely to continue indefinitely.

      (c)      (1)      "Individual support services" means a program designed to assist eligible persons in developing their maximum potential and in maintaining themselves in the community.

            (2)      "Individual support services" includes:

                  (i)      Identification services;

                  (ii)      Training and support for self-advocacy;

                  (iii)      Therapeutic services;

                  (iv)      Individual and family counseling;

                  (v)      Medical equipment purchase, rental, and repair;

                  (vi)      Crisis intervention and follow-up;

                  (vii)      Attendant care;

                  (viii)      Respite services;

                  (ix)      Barrier removal;

                  (x)      Transportation assistance;

                  (xi)      Community integration services;

                  (xii)      Employment related services; and

                  (xiii)      Other services to maximize independence, productivity, and integration within the community.

      (d)      "Program" means the Individual Support Services Program.