Section 401 – General provisions.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-401. General provisions. (1) This part is known as “Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.” (2) For the purposes of this part: (a) “Assistant director” means the assistant director of the division. (b) “Division” means the program called the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired created in Section 35A-13-402. […]
Section 402 – The Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-402. The Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. (1) There is created as a program within the office the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. (2) The director, with the approval of the executive director and after consultation with members of the community to be served by […]
Section 403 – Services provided by the division.
Effective 5/14/2019 35A-13-403. Services provided by the division. The division may: (1) provide: (a) a business enterprise program; (b) workshops, employment, and training; and (c) vocational rehabilitation, training and adjustment, sight conservation, prevention of blindness, low vision lenses, and recreational services; (2) establish and operate community service centers, rehabilitation facilities, and workshops; and (3) perform […]
Section 404 – Appointment of advisory council.
Affected by 63I-1-235 on 7/1/2025 Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-404. Appointment of advisory council. (1) The executive director shall appoint an advisory council to advise and assist the division, the office, and the department in matters relating to the needs of and provision of services to individuals who are blind or have visual impairments. (2) At least […]
Section 501 – General provisions.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-501. General provisions. (1) This part is known as “Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.” (2) For the purposes of this part: (a) “Assistant director” means the assistant director of the division. (b) “Division” means the program called the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing created in […]
Section 502 – The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-502. The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (1) There is created as a program within the office the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (2) The director, with the approval of the executive director and after consultation with members of the community to be […]
Section 503 – Services provided by the division.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-503. Services provided by the division. The division may: (1) provide training and adjustment services for adults who are deaf or hard of hearing; (2) assist public education officials in the discharge of their duties towards children who are deaf or hard of hearing; (3) maintain a register of qualified interpreters; (4) provide […]
Section 504 – Appointment of advisory council.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-504. Appointment of advisory council. (1) The executive director shall appoint an advisory council to advise and assist the division, the office, and the department in matters relating to the needs of and provision of services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. (2) At least one-half of the members of […]
Section 601 – Title.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-601. Title. (1) This part is known as the “Interpreter Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Act.” (2) All rules made under this part shall be made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
Section 109 – Office duties to individuals with disabilities.
Effective 10/1/2016 35A-13-109. Office duties to individuals with disabilities. In administering this chapter, the office: (1) shall ensure that individuals with disabilities are assisted, so far as reasonably possible, to take their rightful place in open society as independent and self-supporting individuals; and (2) may not assist or support any activity that results in unnecessary […]