Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise: 1. "Ambulatory" means able to walk without assistance. 2. "Department" means the state department of health. 3. "Developmental disability" includes children with autism. 4. "Mobile nonambulatory" means unable to walk without assistance, but able to move from place to place with the use of a walker, crutches, a wheelchair, or a wheeled platform. 5. "Nonambulatory" means unable to walk without staff assistance. 6. "Nonmobile" means unable to move from place to place without staff assistance. 7. "Residential care facility for children with autism" means a residential facility providing a homelike atmosphere designed and arranged to meet the needs of ambulatory autistic children capable of taking action for self-preservation consistent with the fire code requirements.