§ 12-12-6-2 — Establishment of program; purposes

The bureau shall establish a rehabilitation
technology program for persons with physical disabilities. The purpose
of the program is to do the following:
(1) Provide rehabilitation technology services directly to persons
with physical disabilities.
(2) Provide training for providers of rehabilitation services to
enable providers to program more effectively for persons with
physical disabilities.
(3) Provide training opportunities for individuals desiring to enter
the rehabilitation technology field.
(4) Develop a rehabilitation technology model.
(5) Provide a resource for the business and industrial community
to increase the productivity of the current or future labor force
through rehabilitation technology techniques.
(6) Meet the rehabilitation technology needs of persons with
physical disabilities desiring prevocational and vocational
training through coordination of services with state agencies that
provide training and employment services.
(7) Provide assistance to employers and developers in making all
buildings accessible to persons with physical disabilities by
modifying building designs.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-25(b).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.50; P.L.4-1993, SEC.48; P.L.5-1993, SEC.61.