§ 30-5-9. Applicability to Employment Relationship
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the application of Code Section 34-7-1 to the employment relationship between a disabled adult or elder person and his or her employer or to create a new cause of action as a result of the employment relationship. History. Code 1981, § 30-5-9 , enacted by Ga. […]
§ 30-5-10. Cooperative Effort in Development of Programs Relating to Abuse and Exploitation of Disabled Adults, Elder Persons, and Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
The department, the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of the State of Georgia, and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education shall develop programs for the education and training of social services, criminal justice, and judicial professionals concerning the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents […]
§ 30-5-11. Establishment of Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team; Membership; Duties; Creation of Memorandum of Understanding; Confidentiality and Limitations on Disclosures; Reporting and Reviews
The district attorney of each judicial circuit may establish, or cause to be established, an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team for the purposes of: Coordinating the collaborative review of suspected instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult or elder person pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 16 or Code Section […]
§ 30-6-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Personal Assistance Program for Persons With Disabilities Act.” History. Code 1981, § 30-6-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 399, § 1.
§ 30-6-2. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to allow persons with severe disabilities to live as self-sufficiently as possible. History. Code 1981, § 30-6-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 399, § 1.
§ 30-6-3. “Personal Assistance” Defined
As used in this chapter, the term “personal assistance” means assistance which is required by a person with severe disabilities to achieve greater independence and which includes, but is not limited to, assistance with: Routine bodily functions such as bowel or bladder care; Dressing; Household management, including, but not limited to, housecleaning and personal correspondence; […]
§ 30-4-5. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Legally Blind in Matters of Child Custody, Guardianship, Foster Care, Visitation, Placement, and Adoption; Regulation
As used in this Code section, the term: “Department” means the Department of Human Services. “Legally blind” means: Having vision that is 20/200 or less in the best corrected eye; or Having vision that subtends an angle of not greater than 20 degrees in the best corrected eye. “Supportive parenting services” means services that may […]
§ 30-6-4. Authority of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to Establish Program
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is authorized to establish a personal assistance program for persons with severe disabilities residing in the State of Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 30-6-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 399, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 3; Ga. L. […]
§ 30-5-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act.” History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1320, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 700, § 2.
§ 30-6-5. Establishment of Standards and Guidelines
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, in conjunction with the Statewide Independent Living Council and other appointed users of personal assistance, shall develop standards necessary for the proper administration of the personal assistance program and shall establish guidelines for eligibility, services, training, and evaluation under the program. History. Code 1981, § 30-6-5 , enacted by Ga. […]