La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § VII-1511

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-1511 - Information and Referral Services

A. Purpose. The purpose of an expanded system of information and referral is as follows:

1. to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive accurate independent living information to assist such individuals in functioning more independently in the family and/or community; and

2. to ensure that such individuals, as appropriate, are referred to other federal and state programs, including centers for independent living.

B. Services

1. Information

a. As appropriate, to the extent that such services are not purchased by LRS, LRS will provide the following informational services:

i. individualized guidance and counseling;

ii. assistance in locating appropriate support groups;

iii. assistance in securing appropriate community services;

iv. assistance in securing reasonable accommodations.

2. Referral

a. As appropriate, LRS will make a referral to the appropriate federal or state program, including centers for independent living, that is best suited to address the specific needs of the individual with a disability.

b. Information provided by LRS to the individual will contain:

i. a copy of the notice of the referral by LRS to the other agency carrying out the program; and

ii. information identifying a specific point of contact within the agency carrying out the program; and

iii. information and advice regarding the most suitable services to assist the individual to function more independently in the family and/or community.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § VII-1511

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, LR 26:2326 (October 2000).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, R.S. 49:664 Section 6B, R.S.36:477(c), R.S. 46:331-335, R.S. 1595.3 and R.S. 39:1594(I).