Sec. 47.80.500. Statewide traumatic or acquired brain injury program.
(a) A statewide traumatic or acquired brain injury program is established in the department for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness and availability of information and services for the prevention and treatment of traumatic or acquired brain injury in the state. The department shall consult and collaborate with state agencies, private nonprofit entities, and other […]
Sec. 47.80.529. Definition.
In AS 47.80.500 – 47.80.529, “traumatic or acquired brain injury” means an insult from physical force or internal damage to the brain or its coverings, not of a degenerative or congenital nature, that produces an altered mental state and that results in a decrease in cognitive, behavioral, emotional, or physical functioning.
Sec. 47.75.050. Submission to the legislature.
(a) The department shall submit the state plan and supporting commentary reflecting the public input and comment provided for in AS 47.75.030 and 47.75.040 to the legislature on the first day of each regular session. (b) The department shall submit a budget for proposed state expenditures in conformity with the state plan. In addition, the […]
Sec. 47.80.900. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “council” means the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education created by AS 44.29.600; (2) “department” means the Department of Health; (3) “facilities for persons with disabilities” means publicly or privately operated facilities, or specified portions of facilities, designed primarily for the delivery of services to those persons; the term includes […]
Sec. 47.75.060. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “department” means the Department of Health; (2) “social services” means child care services, protective services for children and adults, services for children and adults in foster care, services related to the management and maintenance of the home, day care services for adults, transportation services, training and related services, employment services, information, […]
Sec. 47.90.010. Program established.
(a) The commissioner, in consultation with state and local government agencies, community groups, and groups concerned with displaced homemakers, may (1) contract with eligible private profit and nonprofit corporations for multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers; contracting under this paragraph is governed by AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code); and (2) coordinate existing state programs for […]
Sec. 47.80.010. Rights of persons with disabilities.
Persons with disabilities have the same legal rights and responsibilities guaranteed all other persons by the Constitution of the United States and federal laws and by the constitution and laws of the state. An otherwise qualified person may not be excluded, by reason of having a disability, from participation in, be denied the benefits of, […]
Sec. 47.90.020. Services provided by centers.
(a) A multipurpose service center for displaced homemakers established under AS 47.90.010 may provide the following services: (1) job counseling services that (A) are specifically designed for displaced homemakers; (B) counsel displaced homemakers regarding job opportunities; and (C) consider and build on the skills and experience of a homemaker and emphasize job readiness as well […]
Sec. 47.80.020. Protection and advocacy of rights.
The department shall establish a system to protect and advocate rights of persons with disabilities. The system (1) has the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies to assure the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities; and (2) shall be independent of any state agency that provides treatment, services, or habilitation […]
Sec. 47.90.030. Employment of displaced homemakers.
The staff positions of multipurpose centers established under AS 47.90.010, including supervisory, technical, and administrative positions, shall to the maximum extent possible be filled by displaced homemakers.