1.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
A.
IN GENERAL.—The term “developmental
disability” means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that—
i.
is attributable to a mental or physical
impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
ii.
is manifested before the individual
attains age 22;
iii.
is likely to continue indefinitely;
iv.
results in substantial functional
limitations in 3 or more of the following areas of major life activity:
v.
Self-care.
vi.
Receptive and expressive language.
vii.
Learning.
viii.
Mobility.
ix.
Self-direction.
x.
Capacity for independent living.
xi.
Economic self-sufficiency; and
xii.
reflects the individual’s need for a
combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services,
individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or
extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.
B.
INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN.—An
individual from birth to age 9, inclusive, who has a substantial developmental
delay or specific congenital or acquired condition, may be considered to have a
developmental disability without meeting 3 or more of the criteria described in
clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A) if the individual, without services
and supports, has a high probability of meeting those criteria later in life.
