413.801 – Florida Unique Abilities Partner Program.
413.801 Florida Unique Abilities Partner Program.— (1) CREATION AND PURPOSE.—The Department of Economic Opportunity shall establish the Florida Unique Abilities Partner Program to designate a business entity as a Florida Unique Abilities Partner if the business entity demonstrates commitment, through employment or support, to the independence of individuals who have a disability. The department shall consult with […]
413.44 – State Treasury depository.
413.44 State Treasury depository.—The State Treasury shall be the depository of all funds appropriated by the state Legislature or received as federal grants or received as gifts from private individuals for the purposes of this program. Such funds shall be kept in a separate account distinct from all other state funds. Funds received by grant or […]
413.445 – Recovery of third-party payments for vocational rehabilitation and related services.
413.445 Recovery of third-party payments for vocational rehabilitation and related services.— (1) As used in this section, “vocational rehabilitation and related services” means any services that are provided or paid for by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Education. (2) Third-party coverage for vocational rehabilitation and related services is primary coverage. (3) An applicant for or […]
413.4455 – Deposit and appropriation of funds recovered under s. 413.445.
413.4455 Deposit and appropriation of funds recovered under s. 413.445.—Funds received under the provisions of s. 413.445 shall be deposited in the Federal Rehabilitation Trust Fund and shall be available for appropriation for programs contained in this part. History.—s. 12, ch. 87-320.
413.36 – Duties of other agencies and officials regarding this part.
413.36 Duties of other agencies and officials regarding this part.—It shall be the duty of all officials in charge of state or county agencies whose official duties enable them to know the need for vocational rehabilitation of persons who have disabilities to report to the division the names of such persons who come to their attention […]
413.615 – Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation.
413.615 Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation.— (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation Act.” (2) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this section: (a) “Board” means the board of directors of the Florida Endowment Foundation for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Department of Education. (b) “Endowment fund” means an account established within the […]
413.371 – Independent living program; establishment and administration.
413.371 Independent living program; establishment and administration.—The division shall establish and administer an independent living program that will provide any appropriate rehabilitation services or other services to enhance the ability of persons who have significant disabilities to live independently and function within their communities and, if appropriate, to secure and maintain employment. History.—s. 2, ch. 88-214; […]
413.731 – Legislative funding; contracting for services.
413.731 Legislative funding; contracting for services.— (1) The services prescribed to be provided by the division pursuant to this part are required only to the extent they are funded by the Legislature. (2) The division may also apply for funds and grants from private sources, the Federal Government, or any other source. (3) The division may contract with other […]
413.393 – State plan for independent living.
413.393 State plan for independent living.— (1) The state plan for independent living shall be jointly developed and submitted by the Florida Independent Living Council and the division, and the plan must: (a) Include the existence of appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, needs in the […]
413.74 – Other agencies; cooperation and referral.
413.74 Other agencies; cooperation and referral.— (1) When an individual contacts any public agency requesting rehabilitation services, the agency shall determine whether the individual’s needs can be met by that agency. If the agency determines that it cannot meet the individual’s needs and it knows of no resources in the community that can meet the individual’s needs, […]