§ 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. […]
§ 30-2-9. Surplus Funds Retained as Working Capital
Surplus funds designated as reserve funds accruing at the industries in any fiscal year shall not lapse to the state treasury but may be reserved by the industries as working capital. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 557, § 1; Ga. L. 1980, p. 759, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 830, § 1; Ga. L. […]
§ 30-3-1. Purpose and Intent of Chapter
The provisions of this chapter are enacted to further the policy of the State of Georgia to encourage and enable persons with disabilities or elderly persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of Georgia and to encourage and promote their education and rehabilitation. It is the intent of this chapter to eliminate, […]