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The amendment does not change how Community Living BC assesses a developmental disability or determines eligibility for their services and supports.
Previously, the act did not identify specific eligibility criteria for adult community living services. The amended regulation now matches the existing policy that Community Living BC has used to determine eligibility for these services.
The regulation outlines IQ 70 as part of the definition of a developmental disability. The amendment also defines “impaired adaptive functioning” in relation to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition.
The amendment is an interim measure while
the Province determines the best method to provide services for adults with
developmental disabilities who do not meet the Community
As Community Living BC now reports to the
Ministry of Housing and Social Development, the Province has created a
transitional team to ensure a seamless transfer of services and will be working
toward broader solutions in the way that services are delivered. The team is composed of representatives from Community
Under the new ministry, adults with disabilities have access to a wide range of supports – including financial, shelter, medical and employment supports.
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