Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-12.2-2. Definitions

(1) Intake counseling to determine the individual with significant disabilities need for specific independent living services;

(2) Referrals and counseling services with respect to attendant care;

(3) Counseling and advocacy services with respect to legal and economic rights and benefits;

(4) Peer counseling;

(5) Independent living skills, counseling and training, including training in the maintenance of necessary equipment, counseling on therapy needs and programs, and special independent living skill training for individuals who are blind or deaf;

(6) Housing and transportation referral and assistance;

(7) Surveys, directories, and other activities to identify appropriate housing and accessible transportation and other support services;

(8) Community group living arrangements;

(9) Education and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities;

(10) Individual and group social and recreational activities;

(11) Other programs and services necessary to provide resources, training, counseling services, or other assistance of substantial benefit in promoting the independence, productivity, and quality of life for individuals with significant disabilities.

(1) An organization with substantial involvement of consumers on its boards of directors and at the staff level;

(2) An organization which subscribes rigorously to a policy of client directed services.