§ 8722. Definitions
§ 8722. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living. (2) “Developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of a person that is manifested before the person reaches 18 years of age and results in: (A) intellectual disability, autism, or pervasive developmental disorder; and (B) deficits […]
§ 8723. Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living; duties
§ 8723. Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living; duties The Department shall plan, coordinate, administer, monitor, and evaluate State and federally funded services for people with developmental disabilities and their families within Vermont. The Department shall be responsible for coordinating the efforts of all agencies and services, government and private, on a statewide basis […]
§ 8724. Principles of service
§ 8724. Principles of service Services provided to people with developmental disabilities and their families shall foster and adhere to the following principles: (1) Children’s services. Children, regardless of the severity of their disability, need families and enduring relationships with adults in a nurturing home environment. The quality of life of children with developmental disabilities, […]