Minnesota Administrative Rules

3300.3150 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

When used in parts 3300.3100 to 3300.3270, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Center for independent living.

"Center for independent living" means a private nonprofit organization incorporated under Minnesota law and operated for the purpose of providing independent living services to persons with disabilities. The board of directors for the center for independent living is composed of community representatives, 51 percent of which must be individuals who are either severely disabled themselves or spouses or parents of persons with severe disabilities.

Subp. 3.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Subp. 4.

Eligible applicant organization.

"Eligible applicant organization" means any private nonprofit organization that is incorporated or has applied for incorporation under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 317A, which meets or intends to meet the purpose and board member criteria in subpart 2.

Subp. 5.

Independent living.

"Independent living" means the capacity of a person with a disability to manage the person's affairs, participate in day-to-day life in the community, and to fulfill a variety of social roles with as much personal control as possible.

Subp. 6.

Person with a disability.

"Person with a disability" means an individual who has a physical, mental, or psychological impairment or dysfunction that limits independent functioning in the family, community, or employment.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 129A.10; 268A.11

History:

11 SR 634; L 1989 c 304 s 137; L 1994 c 483 s 1; L 2005 c 112 art 2 s 41

Published Electronically:

October 8, 2007