2015 Code of Virginia
Title 51.5 - Persons With Disabilities
§ 51.5-163. Centers for independent living

VA Code § 51.5-163 (2015) What's This?

A. Services provided through grants or contracts with centers for independent living pursuant to this article shall include:

1. Advocacy;

2. Peer counseling;

3. Independent living skills training; and

4. Information and referral.

Services may include other services deemed necessary by the local consumer base.

B. Centers for independent living funded in whole or in part by the Department shall be staffed by persons with disabilities who are trained in the philosophy of independent living. The majority of management staff shall include persons with disabilities.

1985, c. 421, ยงยง 51.01-25, 51.5-25; 2003, c. 503; 2012, cc. 803, 835.

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