12-12-1-1. Establishment
Sec. 1. The rehabilitation services bureau is established within the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-9.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
12-12-1-10. State and Federal Higher Education Awards; Direct Payment to Approved Institution; Award Not Considered Income
Sec. 10. If an individual receives a state or federal higher education award that is paid directly to an approved postsecondary educational institution for the individual’s benefit: (1) the individual is not required to report the award as income or as a resource of the individual when applying for services, facilities, programs, or other assistance […]
12-12-1-2. Organization of Bureau
Sec. 2. The director shall organize the bureau in the manner necessary to carry out the bureau’s duties. However, the bureau must include the following: (1) The unit of services for individuals who are blind and individuals who are visually impaired. (2) The unit of vocational rehabilitation. (3) The unit of services for individuals who […]
12-12-1-3. Mandatory Duties of Bureau
Sec. 3. The bureau shall do the following: (1) Plan, establish, and operate programs, facilities, and services relating to vocational rehabilitation. (2) Design all necessary state plans for rehabilitation services required for the receipt and disbursement of any money available to the state from the federal government. (3) Direct the disbursement and administer the use […]
12-12-1-4. Repealed
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 4-28-10-13; subdivision (2) formerly 4-28-10-14 part; subdivision (3) formerly 4-28-10-14 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.129; P.L.2-1995, SEC.48; P.L.284-2001, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.64-2002, SEC.8.
12-12-1-4.1. Additional Duties of Bureau
Sec. 4.1. (a) The bureau may do the following: (1) Establish vocational rehabilitation centers separately or in conjunction with community rehabilitation centers. (2) Contract with governmental units and other public or private organizations to provide any of the vocational rehabilitation services permitted or required by this article, IC 12-8-1.5-10, and IC 12-11-6. (3) Provide or […]
12-12-1-5. Employment of Blind, Visually Impaired, and Persons With Disabilities; Assessment of Rehabilitation Services; Provision of Rehabilitation Services to Deferred Individuals
Sec. 5. (a) The bureau shall provide job placement services, including supported employment (as defined in 34 CFR 363.6), on a consistent statewide basis for qualified blind, visually impaired, and other persons with disabilities. (b) The bureau shall increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities by encouraging and authorizing direct job placements into any job […]
12-12-1-6. Bureau Determination of Whether Applicant for State Civil Service Is an Individual With a Disability
Sec. 6. The bureau shall, upon request of an applicant for state civil service (as defined in IC 4-15-2.2-10), determine whether the applicant is an individual with a disability who is eligible to be appointed under IC 4-15-2.2-33. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-17(b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.90.
12-12-1-7. Research and Demonstration Projects
Sec. 7. The bureau may conduct research and demonstration projects, including inquiries into the causes of blindness and other disabilities and their prevention. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-22.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
12-12-1-8. Receipt of Property; Conveyance and Use of Gifts and Bequests
Sec. 8. (a) The bureau may receive property from any source if the director determines that receipt of the property is consistent with this article. (b) The bureau may, subject to the terms of the gift or bequest, sell, convey, or authorize the use of the gift or bequest. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-23(a).] As added […]
12-12-1-9. Rehabilitation Services Fund
Sec. 9. (a) The rehabilitation services fund is established. (b) The fund consists of gifts and bequests, and the proceeds of the sale of gifts and bequests, received by the bureau. (c) The balance remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year remains in the fund and does not revert to […]