Question: We have a board member who is questioning our past practice of sharing disability information (specifically, the nature of the disability) with funders and each other. What are your thoughts on determining disability status for compliance purposes and sharing
9 Ways to Maximize Consumer Control
Make sure you comply with the minimum requirements. Consumer control is required by all Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils. Fifty-one per cent of persons on the board of a CIL must self-disclose that they have a
What is Consumer Control for CILs and SILCs?
Here is what is currently required by law, regulations, standards and indicators: The board of directors of a Center for Independent Living must have more than 50% members who self-disclose a significant disability. The management staff (identified by the CIL as the
How much private, personal information do we need in the Consumer Service Record?
Question: Hi Paula – Do you know of a regulation or rationale why ACL does not want to see social security numbers in CSRs? Does it have to do with HIPAA privacy regulations? Please inform. Thanks – Reply: Yes, it