12-12-8-2. "Consumer control" defined

IN Code § 12-12-8-2 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "consumer control" means, with respect to a center for independent living or an eligible agency:

(1) that the center or eligible agency vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are or have been recipients of independent living services; and

(2) that:

(A) at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of the center's board have significant disabilities; and

(B) a majority of the center's staff and employees in decision making positions are individuals with disabilities.

As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.217-2005, SEC.6; P.L.141-2006, SEC.49.