10 chapters · 115 sections in this title.
RCW 71A.10.010 Legislative finding—Intent—1988 c 176.
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The legislature finds that the statutory authority for the programs, policies, and services of the department of social and health services for persons with developmental disabilities often lack[s] clarity and contain[s] internal inconsistencies. In addition, existing authority i…
RCW 71A.10.011 Intent—1995 c 383.
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The legislature recognizes that the emphasis of state developmental disability services is shifting from institutional-based care to community services in an effort to increase the personal and social independence and fulfillment of persons with developmental disabilities, consis…
RCW 71A.10.015 Declaration of policy.
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The legislature recognizes the capacity of all persons, including those with developmental disabilities, to be personally and socially productive. The legislature further recognizes the state's obligation to provide aid to persons with developmental disabilities through a uniform…
RCW 71A.10.020 Definitions.
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As used in this title, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Administration" means the department of social and health services developmental disabilities administration. (2) "Assessment" means an evaluation is provide…