Revisions

23-1, Revision Updates Language and Policies Throughout Handbook

Revision Notice 23-1; Effective Nov. 13, 2023

The following sections were revised in the Independent Living Services Standards for Providers Handbook:

Chapter	Section Title	Change
1	Overview	Updates terminology and statute references.
2	Definitions	Updates language and adds new terms.
3	Scope of Independent Living Services	Updates language.
4	Consumer Rights	Revises title to Personal Rights. Updates phone number for complaints to ILS program.
5	Service Delivery Process	Updates language. Moves Voter Registration to Chapter 5 and numbers it 5.3.
6	Purchased Goods and Services for Consumers	Revises title to Purchased Goods and Services. Updates language and adds items to unallowable purchases.
7	Contract Application and Award	Updates language. Adds information related to staff bonuses and administrative caps.
8	Organization and Administration	Updates language.
9	Technical Assistance and Training	Updates language.
10	Reporting and Quality Assurance	Updates language throughout chapter. Adds numerous sections and reorders numbering sequence.
11	Contract Monitoring	Updates language.
Appendix A	Assistive Technology	Updates language.
Appendix B	Counseling	Updates language.
Appendix C	Complex Rehabilitation Technology	Updates language and adds information related to home and vehicle modifications.
Appendix D	Diabetes Self-Management Education Services	Updates language.
Appendix E	Independent Living Skills Training	Updates language.
Appendix F	Interpreter, Translator, and Communication Services	Updates language.
Appendix G	Orientation and Mobility Services	Updates language. Changes to process for the service.
Appendix H	Physical Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Treatment and Durable Medical Equipment	Revises title. Updates language and adds information about CPAP and oxygen.
Appendix I	Services for People Who Are Deafblind	Updates language.
Appendix J	Vision Services	Updates language and requirements for eyeglasses.
Appendix K	ILS Purchased Services Standards Areas of Emphasis	Updates language.

19-1, Annual Revision

Revision Notice 19-1; Effective March 1, 2019

The annual revision of all sections of the handbook includes significant changes to the structure of the handbook. Chapters 12 and 13 have been removed and the information is now in the new Independent Living Base/Operational Grant Standards for Service Providers.