C.R.S. Section 27-10.5-102
Definitions

  • repeal
[Editor’s note:
This version of the introductory portion of this section is effective until July 1, 2024.]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
[Editor’s note:
This version of the introductory portion of this section is effective July 1, 2024.]
As used in this article 10.5, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Authorized representative” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(1.5)

[Editor’s note:
Subsection (1.5) is effective July 1, 2024.]
“Case management agency” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-6-1702 (2).

(2)

“Case management services” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(2.3)

“Case manager” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.
(2.5)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2008, p. 1442, § 1, effective August 5, 2008.)(3)(a) “Community-centered board” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(b)

This subsection (3) is repealed, effective July 1, 2024.
(4)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2013.)(5) “Consent” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(6)

“Contribution” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(7)

“Court” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(7.5)

[Editor’s note:
Subsection (7.5) is effective July 1, 2024.]
“Defined service area” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-6-1702 (7).

(8)

“Department” means the department of human services.

(9)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Designated service area” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(b)

This subsection (9) is repealed, effective July 1, 2024.

(10)

“Developmental disabilities professional” has the same meaning as “intellectual and developmental disabilities professional” as set forth in subsection (21.5) of this section.

(11)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Developmental disability” has the same meaning as “intellectual and developmental disability” as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(b)

“Person with a developmental disability” has the same meaning as “person with an intellectual and developmental disability” as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(c)

“Child with a developmental delay” means:

(I)

A person less than five years of age with delayed development as defined by the department; or

(II)

A person less than five years of age who is at risk of having a developmental disability as defined by the department.

(12)

“Early intervention services and supports” means services described in and provided pursuant to part 4 of article 3 of title 26.5, including education, training, and assistance in child development, parent education, therapies, and other activities for infants and toddlers and their families that are designed to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers including, but not limited to, cognition, speech, communication, physical, motor, vision, hearing, social-emotional, and self-help skills.

(13)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (13) is effective until July 1, 2024.]
“Eligible for supports and services” refers to any person with an intellectual and developmental disability or delay as determined eligible by the community-centered boards, pursuant to section 27-10.5-106.

(13)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (13) is effective July 1, 2024.]
“Eligible for supports and services” refers to any person with an intellectual and developmental disability or delay as determined eligible by the case management agency, pursuant to section 27-10.5-106.
(13.5)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2008, p. 1442, § 1, effective August 5, 2008.)(13.7) “Enrolled” means that a person with an intellectual and developmental disability who is eligible for supports and services has been authorized, as defined by rules promulgated by the department, to participate in a program funded pursuant to this article.

(14)

“Executive director” means the executive director of the department of human services.

(15)

“Family” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.
(15.5)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2013.)(16) “Gastrostomy tube” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(17)

“Human rights committee” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(17.5)

Repealed.

(18)

“Inclusion” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.
(19)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2012.)(19.5) “Individualized family service plan” or “IFSP” means a written plan developed pursuant to 20 U.S.C. sec. 1436 and 34 CFR 303.340 that authorizes the provision of early intervention services to an eligible child and the child’s family. An IFSP shall serve as the individualized plan, pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection (20) of this section, for a child from birth through two years of age.

(20)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Individualized plan” means a written plan designed by an interdisciplinary team for the purpose of identifying:

(I)

The needs and preferences of the person or family receiving services;

(II)

The specific services and supports appropriate to meet those needs and preferences;

(III)

The projected date for initiation of services and supports; and

(IV)

The anticipated outcomes to be achieved by receiving the services and supports.

(b)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (20)(b) is effective until July 1, 2024.]
Every individualized plan will include a statement of agreement with the plan, signed by the person receiving services or other such person legally authorized to sign on behalf of the person and a representative of the community-centered board.

(b)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (20)(b) is effective July 1, 2024.]
Every individualized plan must include a statement of agreement with the plan, signed by the person receiving services or other such person legally authorized to sign on behalf of the person and a representative of the case management agency.

(c)

Any other service or support plan, designated by the department, that meets all of the requirements of an individualized plan will be considered to be an individualized plan pursuant to this article.
(d)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2013.)(21) “Infants and toddlers” means a child with a developmental delay from birth through two years of age.

(21.5)

“Intellectual and developmental disabilities professional” means a person who has professional training and experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field, as defined by the department.

(22)

“Interdependence” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(23)

“Interdisciplinary team” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(24)

“Least restrictive environment” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(25)

“Person receiving services” means a person with an intellectual and developmental disability who is enrolled in a program funded pursuant to this article.

(25.5)

“Program” means a specific group of services or supports as defined by rules promulgated by the department and for which funding is available pursuant to this article to a person with an intellectual and developmental disability who is eligible for supports and services.

(26)

Repealed.

(27)

“Regional center” means a facility or program operated directly by the department that provides services and supports to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

(28)

“Service agency” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.

(29)

“Service and support coordination” means planning, locating, facilitating access to, coordinating, and reviewing all aspects of needed and preferred services, supports, and resources that are provided in cooperation with the person receiving services, the person’s family, as appropriate, the family of a child with a developmental delay, and the involved public or private agencies. Planning includes the development or review of an existing individualized plan. “Service and support coordination” also includes the reassessment of the needs and preferences of the person receiving services or the needs and preferences of the family of the person, with maximum participation of the person receiving services and the person’s parents, guardian, or authorized representative, as appropriate.

(30)

“Services and supports” means one or more of the following: Education, training, therapies, identification of natural supports, and other activities provided to:

(a)

Enable persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make responsible choices, exert greater control over their lives, experience presence and inclusion in their communities, develop their competencies and talents, maintain relationships, foster a sense of belonging, and experience personal security and self-respect; and
(b)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)(c) Enable families who choose or desire to maintain a family member with an intellectual and developmental disability at home to obtain support and to enjoy a typical lifestyle.

(31)

“Sterilization” has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-10-202, C.R.S.
(32)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2013.)

Source: Section 27-10.5-102 — Definitions - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-27.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

27‑10.5‑102
Definitions - repeal 27‑10.5‑103
Duties of the executive director - rules - definitions 27‑10.5‑104
Authorized services and supports - conditions of funding - purchase of services and supports - boards of county commissioners - appropriation - repeal 27‑10.5‑104.5
Case management agencies when acting as a service agency - money - rules - repeal 27‑10.5‑105
Case management agencies - purchase of services and supports 27‑10.5‑106
Eligibility determination 27‑10.5‑107
Procedure for resolving disputes over eligibility, modification of services or supports, and termination of services or supports 27‑10.5‑108
Discharge 27‑10.5‑110
Imposition of legal disability - removal of legal right 27‑10.5‑110.5
Rights of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities 27‑10.5‑201
Legislative declaration 27‑10.5‑202
Definitions 27‑10.5‑203
Establishment of state council 27‑10.5‑204
Development of the state plan 27‑10.5‑205
Powers and duties 27‑10.5‑206
State council employees 27‑10.5‑207
Cooperation of departments 27‑10.5‑301
Regional centers for persons with developmental disabilities 27‑10.5‑302
Directors 27‑10.5‑303
Annual reports - publications 27‑10.5‑304
Admissions 27‑10.5‑305
Endowment fund 27‑10.5‑306
Gifts - receipt and disposition 27‑10.5‑307
Expenditures 27‑10.5‑313
Regional center - employees - adult protective services data system check 27‑10.5‑314
Former Teller institute property 27‑10.5‑901
Legislative declaration 27‑10.5‑902
State employment program for persons with developmental disabilities - creation - rules
Green check means up to date. Up to date

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