Definitions 650-50-10

(Revised 5/15/2012 ML #3328)

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Definitions in this manual include descriptions of Older Americans Act programs and services that must be used in the completion of required Federal reporting. Please refer to Service Chapter 650-25 for a complete list of definitions.

 

“Disability” means a condition attributed to mental or physical impairment, or a combination of mental and physical impairments that results in substantial functional limitations in one or more of the following areas of major life activity: (1) self-care, (2) receptive and expressive language, (3) learning, (4) mobility, (5) self-direction, (6) capacity of independent living, (7) economic self-sufficiency, (8) cognitive functioning, and (9) emotional adjustment.

 

“Information and Assistance/Referral (I & R)” means a service for older individuals that (a) provides individuals with current information on opportunities and services available to them within their respective community, including information relating to assistive technology; (b) links individuals to the opportunities and services that are available; (c) to maximum extent practicable, ensures that individuals receive the services they need, and are aware of the opportunities available to them, by establishing adequate follow-up procedures; and (d) serves the entire community of older individuals and persons with disabilities.

 

“Older Individual (Person)” means an individual who is 60 years of age and older.