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CA Welf & Inst Code § 19013.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 19013.5.

19013.5.  (a) In performing any rehabilitative services or in contracting with other public or private agencies for rehabilitative services, the department shall take into consideration the needs of non-English-speaking individuals with disabilities and shall provide language assistance to those individuals participating in the department’s public or private rehabilitation programs.(b) To the extent funds are available, the department also shall take into consideration the needs of individuals with disabilities who rely on alternate modes of communication, such as manual communication, tactile, oral, and nonverbal communication devices, and shall provide communication assistance to those individuals participating in the department’s programs.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 8. Effective October 8, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19014 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 19014.

19014.  The Department of Rehabilitation and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall formulate a plan of cooperation for the referral and rehabilitation of persons in industry.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19015 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 19015.

19015.  The department may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states to provide for the services authorized by this division to residents of the state concerned.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19016 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 19016.

19016.  The department may prepare and promulgate regulations and statements of policy governing the protection of records and confidential information, the manner and form of filing applications, eligibility and investigation and determination thereof, for vocational rehabilitation services, procedure for fair hearings and such other regulations and policies as are found necessary to carry out the purposes of this division.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19017 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 19017.

19017.  The department may conduct research and compile statistics relating to the provision of services or the need of services by individuals with disabilities.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 9. Effective October 8, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19018 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 19018.

19018.  Financial need shall be considered in the furnishing or denial of services in accordance with the Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act and regulations adopted thereunder.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 10. Effective October 8, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19020 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Powers and Duties|Section 19020.

19020.  (a) On and after July 1, 1993, the department shall recommend to each organization or agency, the purpose of which is to provide services to individuals who are blind, that receives grants or contracts from the department, the number of blind members of the board that is appropriate to meet the needs of the community being served by that board.(b) As used in this section, “blind” means the same as defined in Section 12050 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1037, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19050 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Program Managers|Section 19050.

19050.  There is in the department a program manager for the blind and visually impaired and a program manager for the deaf and hard of hearing. The program managers shall, as determined by the director, report to the deputy director of the division established pursuant to Section 19095, and shall assist in the development and coordination of policy with respect to programs for persons who are blind and visually impaired and persons who are deaf and hard of hearing.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19050.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Program Managers|Section 19050.5.

19050.5.  The program manager for the blind and visually impaired programs and the program manager for the deaf and hard-of-hearing programs shall have demonstrated experience and sensitivity in working with these disabilities.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19053 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Program Managers|Section 19053.

19053.  The provisions of this chapter shall be effective only to the extent permitted under federal law.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 871, Sec. 1.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19054 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Program Managers|Section 19054.

19054.  The director shall appoint a Deaf Advisory Committee to advise the director on means to increase employment, enlarge economic opportunities, enhance independence and self-sufficiency, and otherwise improve services to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. A majority of the committee members shall be deaf or hard of hearing, and other members shall have experience relating to services to the deaf or hard of hearing. The committee shall develop, in conjunction with stakeholders, an annual work plan to identify and address areas for improvement in services provided by the department to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19075 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19075.

19075.  The Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund in the State Treasury is hereby created. All grants of money received by this state from the United States, the expenditure of which is administered under the provisions of Sections 19011 to 19013, inclusive, shall, on order of the State Controller, be deposited in the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19076 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19076.

19076.  The State Treasurer, as required by the federal act relating to vocational rehabilitation referred to in Section 19012 shall receive and provide for the proper custody of all funds apportioned to the state under that act.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19077 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19077.

19077.  The State Treasurer shall also receive and provide for the proper custody of all money appropriated by this chapter (commencing with Section 19075), of all money that may be hereafter appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and of all money that may be received by the department under the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19078 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19078.

19078.  Money in the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund shall be expended as provided by this chapter, as requisitioned by the department in carrying out the provisions of this code and the federal act relating to vocational rehabilitation.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19079 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19079.

19079.  All money in the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund is hereby appropriated to the department without regard to fiscal years, for expenditure for the purposes for which the money deposited therein is made available by the United States for expenditure by the state.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19080 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19080.

19080.  The State Controller may approve any general plan whereby:(a) Any expenditures which are a proper charge against money made available by the United States and deposited in the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund may be paid in the first instance from any appropriation from the General Fund, expenditures from which are administered under the provisions of Sections 19010 to 19012, inclusive; and(b) The General Fund shall be reimbursed for expenditures made therefrom that are a proper charge against the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund.Such a general plan may provide for advance transfers from the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund to the General Fund, based on estimates of such expenditures that will be subject to reimbursement from the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund pursuant to such plan, and may provide for reimbursements to the Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund, when necessary.Requests for reimbursement or transfer pursuant to such a plan shall be furnished to the State Controller in writing by the department, accompanied by such financial statements as the plan may provide. On order of the State Controller, the required amount shall be transferred in accordance therewith.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19090 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19090.

19090.  (a) Pursuant to federal law, there is a State Rehabilitation Council, that shall advise and assist the director in carrying out the vocational rehabilitation provisions of this division.(b) The membership of the council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be composed of the representatives specified in Section 725 of Title 29 of the United States Code.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 193, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19091 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19091.

19091.  (a) Pursuant to federal law, there is a State Independent Living Council, that shall advise and assist the director in carrying out the independent living provisions of this division and federal law.(b) The membership of the council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be composed of the representatives specified in Section 796d of Title 29 of the United States Code.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 147, Sec. 44. Effective July 22, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19092 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Federal Fund|Section 19092.

19092.  (a) The functions of the State Rehabilitation Council and the State Independent Living Council and terms of appointment of the members thereof shall be governed by Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 701) of Title 29 of the United States Code.(b) Members of the councils described in subdivision (a) shall be reimbursed for the actual costs of reasonable and necessary expenses, including child care and personal assistance services, incurred when attending council meetings and or performing council duties. In addition, any member who is unemployed or who is required to forfeit wages from other employment shall be compensated one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each day the member is engaged in attending council meetings and or performing duties of the council.(c) The director, in consultation with the councils, shall provide necessary staff support and assistance for the respective councils to carry out their functions.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 193, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19095 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 19095.

19095.  (a) (1) There is hereby established in the Department of Rehabilitation a Division of Specialized Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.(2) For purposes of this chapter “division” means the division established pursuant to paragraph (1).(b) The purposes of the division shall be as follows:(1) To assist persons who are blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing in gaining competitive employment.(2) To enlarge economic opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing.(3) To enhance the independence and self-sufficiency of blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19095.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 19095.5.

19095.5.  (a) The division shall be under the direction of a deputy director, who shall be appointed by the Governor.(b) The deputy director shall have extensive background in, or knowledge of, services to the blind and visually impaired and the deaf and hard of hearing.(c) The deputy director shall report directly to the directorate of the Department of Rehabilitation and shall be a member of the department’s executive management, taking part in all departmental planning and decisionmaking.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19097 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 19097.

19097.  (a) Subject to the control of the director, all employees of the department providing services to persons who are blind and visually impaired administered by the division pursuant to this chapter shall be under the exclusive direction and supervision of the deputy director of the division.(b) The division shall establish criteria and train counselors and supervisors working with persons who are blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing to ensure they have the specialized knowledge and skills to meet the needs of these persons.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19097.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 19097.5.

19097.5.  The department shall report annually in the fourth quarter of each calendar year to the Blind Advisory Committee on the amount of state and federal funds allocated to direct services governed by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19098 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 19098.

19098.  The Director of Rehabilitation shall, on or before July 1, 2005, and every other year thereafter, report to the Legislature and the Governor on the programs administered by the division. The report shall include statistics on competitive employment placements of persons who are blind or visually impaired.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19098.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 19098.5.

19098.5.  The Director of Rehabilitation shall establish the Blind Advisory Committee to advise the Director of Rehabilitation on means to increase competitive employment, enlarge economic opportunities, enhance independence and self-sufficiency, and otherwise improve services for persons who are blind and visually impaired. A majority of the members shall be blind or visually impaired. Members of the committee who are not blind or visually impaired shall have experience in services to the blind. The committee shall develop, in conjunction with stakeholders, an annual work plan to identify and address areas for improvement in services provided by the division to persons who are blind and visually impaired.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1102, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 2 - REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 19100.

19100.  (a) The department shall provide the services defined and authorized by this part to individuals with physical or mental disabilities who are found to be eligible therefor. (b) To the maximum extent appropriate, and consistent with federal law, existing information available from other programs and providers, particularly information used by education officials and the United States Social Security Administration, and information that can be provided by the individual with a disability or the family of the individual, may be used for purposes of determining eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and for choosing rehabilitation goals, objectives, and services.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 14. Effective October 8, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 2 - REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 19101.

19101.  Pursuant to federal law, the department may conduct an evaluation, when necessary, including, but not limited to, diagnostic and related services, necessary to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and for choosing rehabilitation goals, objectives, and services.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 14.5. Effective October 8, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 2 - REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 19102.

19102.  Pursuant to federal law, the department shall establish a priority order to be followed in selecting individuals to whom vocational rehabilitation services will be provided.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 15. Effective October 8, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 2 - REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 19103.

19103.  (a) Any individual with a disability, as defined in Section 19151, who requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment, is eligible for services under this chapter.(b) For the purposes of Section 19151, it shall be presumed that an individual can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services unless it can be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the individual is incapable of doing so.(c) Eligibility determinations for vocational rehabilitation services shall be completed within the timeframes specified in federal law and, to the extent possible, shall rely upon the information specified in Section 19100.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 16. Effective October 8, 1993.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 19104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION|PART 2 - REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 19104.

19104.  (a) Subject to the limitation of Section 19102 and to the extent federal funds are available, an individualized plan for employment shall be developed for each individual determined to be eligible under this chapter.(b) The individualized plan for employment shall do all of the following:(1) Be designed to achieve the employment objective of the individual, consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities of the individual, and, to the maximum extent appropriate, to include placement in integrated settings.(2) Be jointly developed and agreed upon by the eligible individual, or when appropriate the individual’s parent, family member, guardian, advocate, or authorized representative, and the department. In developing the program, the department shall inform the individual about and involve the individual in choosing among alternative goals, objectives, available services, entities providing the services, and the methods used to provide or procure the services.(3) Contain all of the information required by federal law and regulations, including a statement of the specific vocational goods and services, as defined in Section 19150, to be provided and the terms and conditions under which available goods and services will be provided, to the extent federal funds are available, to the individual in the most integrated setting.(4) To the extent possible, utilize the information specified in Section 19100.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 190, Sec. 4. (AB 2877) Effective January 1, 2017.)