100.982 Definitions for KRS 100.982 to 100.984. - Kentucky Statutes

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100.982 Definitions for KRS 100.982 to 100.984. As used in KRS 100.982 to 100.984, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Person with a disability" means a person with a physical, emotional, or mental disability, including, but not limited to, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy,
autism, deafness or hard of hearing, sight impairments, and orthopedic impairments,
but not including convicted felons or misdemeanants on probation or parole or
receiving supervision or rehabilitation services as a result of their prior conviction,
or mentally ill persons who have pled guilty but mentally ill to a crime or not guilty
by reason of insanity to a crime. "Person with a disability" does not include persons
with current, illegal use of or addiction to alcohol or any controlled substance as
regulated under KRS Chapter 218A. (2) "Residential care facility" means a residence operated and maintained by a sponsoring private or governmental agency to provide services in a homelike setting
for persons with disabilities. (3) "Services" means, but is not limited to, supervision, shelter, protection, rehabilitation, personal development, and attendant care. Effective: July 15, 1994
History: Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 405, sec. 12, effective July 15, 1994.