51.5-25 - Centers for independent living. - Virginia Statutes

§ 51.5-25. Centers for independent living.

A. Services provided through grants or contracts with centers for independentliving pursuant to this chapter shall include:

1. Advocacy;

2. Peer counseling;

3. Independent living skills training; and

4. Information and referral.

Services may include other services deemed necessary by the local consumerbase.

B. Centers for independent living funded in whole or in part by theDepartment shall be staffed by persons with disabilities who are trained inthe philosophy of independent living. The majority of management staff shallinclude persons with disabilities.

(1985, c. 421, § 51.01-25; 2003, c. 503.)