§ 49-9-16. Lien Upon Causes of Actions; Procedure for Perfecting Lien; Notice; Fee; Releases and Covenants Not to Sue
Where a person with disabilities who receives vocational rehabilitation services is entitled to recover damages for said injuries, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency shall have a lien, in an amount not to exceed the cost of rehabilitation services rendered, upon any and all causes of action accruing to the individual to whom such services were […]
§ 49-9-17. Authorization to Retain Title; Authorization to Sell; Surplus; Receipts; Deposit of Funds Received
The agency is authorized to retain title to any property, tools, instruments, training supplies, equipment, or other items of value acquired for use of persons with disabilities and to repossess and transfer them for the use of other persons with disabilities. The board is authorized to offer for sale any items acquired in the operation […]
§ 49-9-18. Confidentiality; Penalty
It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program and in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures, for any person or persons to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list of, or names […]
§ 49-9-19. Governing Prohibitions
Employees of the agency engaged in functions under this chapter shall be governed by the prohibitions in the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board and the federal Office of Personnel Management from participation in political activity. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, § […]
§ 49-9-20. Rights of General Assembly to Amend or Repeal Chapter
The General Assembly reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this chapter at any time, and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this chapter or by acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject […]
§ 49-9-21. Delivery of Deaf-Blind Services and Techniques Leading to Maximum Independence; Integration
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency shall oversee the delivery of deaf-blind services and techniques provided by an organization pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section that lead to maximum independence and employment for individuals with both a hearing and a vision loss. These services shall include, but not be limited to, transition of deaf-blind […]
§ 49-9-11. Residency Requirement; Financial Need
Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided to any qualified individual who is a bona fide resident of the state. The financial need of eligible persons with disabilities will be considered in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to the extent allowed by federal or other state law. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-10, enacted by Ga. […]
§ 49-9-12. Independent Living Program
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is the designated state unit for the independent living program. The independent living program is authorized to provide or contract for the provision of such services as may be needed to enable persons with disabilities to attain the maximum degree of independent living. The powers delegated and authorized in this […]
§ 49-9-13. Entitlement to Hearing if Aggrieved
Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation services who is aggrieved by any action or inaction of the agency shall be entitled, in accordance with regulations, to a hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” and in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 49-9-14. Rights Not Transferable; Exempt From Creditors
Any rights of persons with disabilities to maintenance under this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and shall be exempt from the claims of creditors. History. Code 1981, § 34-15-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, § 49-9-14 , as redesignated by Ga. L. […]