Developmental disabilities program--HHS. Final rule.

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Developmental disabilities program--HHS. Final rule.

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The Department is issuing final rules for the Developmental Disabilities programs. This final regulation implements the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1978, as amended, and contains management and administrative procedures which will reduce reporting and paper work requirements. These rules do not include requirements for the University Affiliated Facilities (UAF) except for the requirement that a UAF must provide an assurance regarding the right of persons with developmental disabilities. Regulations for the UAF program are found at 45 CFR Part 1388.

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