112 STAT. 1218 PUBLIC LAW 105-220—AUG. 7, 1998 29 USC 796a. ' *SEC. 702. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: "(1) CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. —The term 'center for independent livingf* means a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency that— "(A) is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities; and "(B) provides an array of independent living services. "(2) CONSUMER CONTROL.— The term 'consumer control' means, with respect to a center for independent living, that the center vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities. 29 USC 796b. 'SEC. 703. ELIGIBILITY FOR RECEIPT OF SERVICES. "Services may be provided under this chapter to any individual with a significant disability, as defined in section 7(21)(B). 29 USC 796c. •«EC. 704. STATE PLAN. " (a) IN GENERAL.— "(1) REQUIREMENT.—To be eligible to receive financial assistance under this chapter, a State shall submit to the Commissioner, and obtain approval of, a State plan containing such provisions as the Commissioner may require, including, at a minimum, the provisions required in this section. "(2) JOINT DEVELOPMENT. —The plan under paragraph (1) shall be jointly developed and signed by— "(A) the director of the designated State unit; and "(B) the chairperson of the Statewide Independent Living Council, acting on behalf of and at the direction of the Council. "(3) PERIODIC REVIEW AND REVISION.—The plan shall provide for the review and revision of the plan, not less than once every 3 years, to ensure the existence of appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, needs in the State for— "(A) the provision of State independent living services; "(B) the development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living; and "(C) working relationships between— "(i) programs providing independent living services and independent living centers; and "(ii) the vocational rehabilitation program established under title I, and other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities. "(4) DATE OF SUBMISSION. — The State shall submit the plan to the Commissioner 90 days before the completion date of the preceding plan. If a State fails to submit such a plan that complies with the requirements of this section, the Commissioner may withhold financial assistance under this chapter until such time as the State submits such a plan. "(b) STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL.— The plan shall provide for the establishment of a Statewide Independent Living Council in accordance with section 705.
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