Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, for an individual who is at least five (5) years of age, “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability that:

(1) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;

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  • developmental disability: means a severe, chronic disability that:

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  • disability: means a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities. See Indiana Code 4-23-29-5
  • major life activity: includes the following:

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(2) is manifested before the individual is twenty-two (22) years of age;

(3) is likely to continue indefinitely;

(4) results in substantial functional limitation in three (3) or more areas of major life activity; and

(5) reflects the individual’s need for special, interdisciplinary services, supports, or assistance that is of lifelong or extended duration and is individually planned and coordinated.

     (b) As used in this chapter, for an individual less than five (5) years of age, “developmental disability” means:

(1) substantial developmental delay; or

(2) specific congenital or acquired conditions;

with high probability of resulting in a developmental disability described in subsection (a) if services are not provided.

As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.9.