413.395 – Florida Independent Living Council.
413.395 Florida Independent Living Council.— (1) There is created the Florida Independent Living Council to assist the division, as well as other state agencies and local planning and administrative entities assisted under Title VII of the act, in the expansion and development of statewide independent living policies, programs, and concepts and to recommend improvements for such programs […]
413.80 – Employment First Act.
413.80 Employment First Act.— (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Employment First Act.” (2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.—The Legislature finds that employment is the most direct and cost-effective means to assist an individual in achieving independence and fulfillment; however, individuals with disabilities are confronted by unique barriers to employment which inhibit their opportunities to compete […]
413.40 – Powers of division; independent living program.
413.40 Powers of division; independent living program.—The division, in administering a program to provide independent living services to persons who have significant disabilities, shall be authorized, contingent upon available funding, to: (1) Employ necessary personnel and consultants. (2) Contract with any public or private entity, including centers for independent living, to provide independent living services in accordance with […]
413.401 – Eligibility for independent living services.
413.401 Eligibility for independent living services.—Independent living services may be provided to any person who has a significant disability and for whom a reasonable expectation exists that independent living services will significantly assist the individual to improve her or his ability to function independently within the family or community, or to engage in or continue in […]
413.402 – James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance Program.
413.402 James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance Program.—The Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living shall administer the James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance Program. (1) As used in this section, the term “competitive and integrated employment” means employment in the public or private sector in which […]
413.4021 – Program participant selection; tax collection enforcement diversion program.
413.4021 Program participant selection; tax collection enforcement diversion program.—The Department of Revenue, in coordination with the Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living and the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, shall select judicial circuits in which to operate the program. The association and the state attorneys’ offices shall develop and implement a tax collection enforcement diversion program, […]
413.405 – Florida Rehabilitation Council.
413.405 Florida Rehabilitation Council.—There is created the Florida Rehabilitation Council to assist the division in the planning and development of statewide rehabilitation programs and services, to recommend improvements to such programs and services, and to perform the functions listed in this section. (1) The council shall be composed of: (a) At least one representative of the Florida Independent […]
413.407 – Assistive Technology Advisory Council.
413.407 Assistive Technology Advisory Council.—There is created the Assistive Technology Advisory Council, responsible for ensuring consumer involvement in the creation, application, and distribution of technology-related assistance to and for persons who have disabilities. The council shall fulfill its responsibilities through statewide policy development, state and federal legislative initiatives, advocacy at the state and federal levels, planning […]
413.41 – Cooperation by division with state agencies.
413.41 Cooperation by division with state agencies.— (1) The division is hereby authorized to cooperate with other agencies of state government or with any nonprofit, charitable corporations or foundations concerned with the problems of persons who have disabilities. The division may provide disability evaluation, work capacity appraisal, and appraisal of vocational rehabilitation potential of persons who have […]
413.42 – Cooperation with federal agencies.
413.42 Cooperation with federal agencies.—The division is authorized to cooperate with any agency of the Federal Government charged with responsibility for administering laws relating to rehabilitation of persons who have disabilities or the evaluation of those persons for employment, for preparation for employment, or for independent living. The division shall further be authorized to accept and […]