2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 71A - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
71A.12 State services.
71A.12.020 Objectives of program.


WA Rev Code § 71A.12.020 (2013) What's This?

RCW 71A.12.020 Objectives of program.

(1) To the extent that state, federal, or other funds designated for services to persons with developmental disabilities are available, the secretary shall provide every eligible person with habilitative services suited to the person's needs, regardless of age or degree of developmental disability.

     (2) The secretary shall provide persons who receive services with the opportunity for integration with nonhandicapped and less handicapped persons to the greatest extent possible.

     (3) The secretary shall establish minimum standards for habilitative services. Consumers, advocates, service providers, appropriate professionals, and local government agencies shall be involved in the development of the standards.

[1988 c 176 § 202.]


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