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IN Code § 12-12-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 1. Rehabilitation Services Bureau|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 that is chosen by the vocational rehabilitation client, including a job provided by any organization that has a contract with the bureau to provide vocational rehabilitation services.(c) Before December 31, 2019, the division shall determine the following concerning the division's program that provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals:(1) The cost of vocational rehabilitation services provided in state fiscal year 2018 and state fiscal year 2019.(2) An estimate of the number of eligible individuals for rehabilitation services for whom the division can provide the services and the number of eligible individuals to be deferred between state fiscal year 2020 and state fiscal year 2025.(3) The projected staffing and fiscal resources needed to provide services to eligible individuals.(4) The current service provider capacity.(5) The projected service provider capacity needed to serve additional priority categories of individuals.(6) The adequacy of current reimbursement rates.(d) Before July 31 of each year, the division shall assess the following concerning the vocational rehabilitation services program:(1) Available staffing and fiscal resources.(2) The achievement of benchmarks in a plan to provide the full range of needed services to all eligible individuals.(3) Meeting the requirements set forth in 34 CFR 361.36 to provide services to all eligible individuals.(e) The division shall report to the commission on rehabilitation services under IC 12-12-2 and the task force established under IC 12-11-15.5 concerning the division's assessment under subsection (d).(f) The division shall, upon determining that the staffing and financial resources determined under this section are in place, do the following:(1) Begin to serve deferred individuals in the first closed priority category not later than January 1, 2020.(2) Begin to serve deferred individuals in the final closed priority category not later than June 30, 2022.(3) Begin to serve all service priority categories not later than June 30, 2024.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-17(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.48; P.L.104-1996, SEC.2; P.L.262-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-12-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 1. Rehabilitation Services Bureau|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.
IN Code § 12-12-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 1. Rehabilitation Services Bureau|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.
IN Code § 12-12-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 1. Rehabilitation Services Bureau|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 by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 1. Rehabilitation Services Bureau|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 the state general fund.(d) The interest earned from investment of money in the fund shall be credited to the fund.(e) The fund shall be used to defray the expenses of rehabilitation or other services in cases for which money is not available from other sources.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-23(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 1. Rehabilitation Services Bureau|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 from the bureau; and(2) the award may not be considered as income or a resource of the individual in determining initial or continuing eligibility for services, facilities, programs, or other assistance from the bureau.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-26.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.155.
IN Code § 12-12-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-1. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission on rehabilitation services established by section 2 of this chapter.[1992 Revision Citation: New.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-2. Establishment

Sec. 2. The commission on rehabilitation services is established.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-3. Membership

Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of at least nineteen (19) members appointed by the governor as follows:(1) At least one (1) representative of a statewide consumer organization of people with disabilities.(2) At least one (1) representative of a statewide organization that advocates for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.(3) At least one (1) representative of a statewide organization that advocates for people with a diagnosis of a mental illness or addiction.(4) At least one (1) member representing current or former applicants for or recipients of vocational rehabilitation services.(5) The chairperson of the statewide Independent Living Council or the chairperson's designee.(6) At least one (1) representative of a parent training and information center established by the individuals with disabilities education act.(7) The director of the client assistance program administered by the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission under IC 12-28-1-12, or a representative recommended by the director of the client assistance program.(8) At least one (1) representative of community rehabilitation program service providers.(9) Four (4) representatives of business, industry, and labor.(10) The director of the rehabilitation services bureau who serves as an ex officio nonvoting member.(11) A vocational rehabilitation counselor shall serve as a nonvoting member.(12) A representative of a local workforce development board.(13) A representative of the department of education.(14) At least one (1) member who is a representative of the division of mental health and addiction who serves as a nonvoting member.(15) At least one (1) member who is a representative of the bureau of developmental disabilities services who serves as a nonvoting member.(16) At least one (1) representative representing a trade association of providers that deliver services to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.(b) Not more than nine (9) members of the commission may be from the same political party.(c) At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the commission must be persons with disabilities who are not employees of the rehabilitation services bureau.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-11-1(a) part; 4-28-11-1(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.42; P.L.5-1993, SEC.55; P.L.141-2006, SEC.46; P.L.68-2017, SEC.1; P.L.114-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-12-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-4. Members; Terms of Office

Sec. 4. (a) A member of the commission serves a term not to exceed three (3) years.(b) Except for the director of the client assistance program or a representative recommended by the director of the client assistance program, a member may not serve more than six (6) consecutive years.(c) The governor shall:(1) specify the terms of service for each appointed member of the commission based on the commission's recommendations; and(2) vary the terms of service to ensure that the members' terms expire on a staggered basis.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.43; P.L.5-1993, SEC.56; P.L.68-2017, SEC.2; P.L.86-2018, SEC.157.
IN Code § 12-12-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-5. Members; Vacancies

Sec. 5. The governor shall fill a vacancy on the commission by appointing an individual for the unexpired term.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-6. Election of Officers

Sec. 6. The commission shall elect the necessary officers from the commission's membership.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-1(d).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-7. Powers and Duties

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:(1) Advise the rehabilitation services bureau concerning the bureau's performance in the following areas:(A) Eligibility and order of selection.(B) Scope, extent, and effectiveness of services.(C) Functions of state agencies in addition to vocational rehabilitation affecting individuals in achieving rehabilitation goals.(2) Advise the division of disability and rehabilitative services and the rehabilitation services bureau concerning the state plan, applications, and the strategic plan.(3) Review and analyze the effectiveness and consumer satisfaction with the functions of the agencies dealing with persons with disabilities and with vocational rehabilitation services.(4) Prepare and submit an annual report to the governor and the rehabilitation services administration commissioner in accordance with federal requirements concerning:(A) the status of vocational rehabilitation programs in Indiana; and(B) recommendations concerning the implementation and progress toward advancing competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities as described in IC 22-9-11.(5) Coordinate with other councils in Indiana.(6) Advise and provide for coordination and working relationships between the state agency and the Independent Living Council and Independent Living centers.(7) Develop a statewide plan to support the advancement of competitive integrated employment, including self-employment, as the first and preferred option when providing services to individuals with disabilities. The plan, at a minimum, must include the following:(A) Identification of barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities.(B) An analysis of federal, state, and local agency policies concerning the provision of services to individuals with disabilities, including the impact of those policies on opportunities for competitive integrated employment.(C) Recommendations to advance competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-2.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.44; P.L.5-1993, SEC.57; P.L.141-2006, SEC.47; P.L.68-2017, SEC.3.
IN Code § 12-12-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-8. Meetings

Sec. 8. (a) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times a year upon the call of the commission's presiding officer.(b) The meetings of the commission must comply with IC 5-14-1.5.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-3 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.45; P.L.5-1993, SEC.58.
IN Code § 12-12-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-9. Members; per Diem; Travel Expenses

Sec. 9. A member of the commission is entitled to the following:(1) The minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for each day spent on the official business of the commission.(2) Reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-3 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-10. Advisory Committees; per Diem and Expenses of Committee Members

Sec. 10. (a) The commission may appoint advisory committees necessary to advise the director and the bureau.(b) A member of an advisory committee appointed under this section is entitled to the following:(1) The minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for each day spent on the official business of the advisory committee.(2) Reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-11-4.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 2. Commission on Rehabilitation Services|12-12-2-11. Staff and Personnel

Sec. 11. The commission, in conjunction with the division of disability and rehabilitative services, may employ staff and other personnel as necessary.As added by P.L.4-1993, SEC.46 and P.L.5-1993, SEC.59. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.48.
IN Code § 12-12-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 3. Rehabilitation Center|12-12-3-1. Establishing or Contracting for Establishment of Center

Sec. 1. The bureau shall:(1) establish, equip, and operate; or(2) contract to establish, equip, and operate;a rehabilitation center to assure that comprehensive rehabilitation services are available to blind and visually impaired individuals.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-15(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 3. Rehabilitation Center|12-12-3-2. Services and Programs Provided

Sec. 2. The rehabilitation center may provide services and programs, including the following:(1) Communication skills training.(2) Orientation and mobility services.(3) Activities of daily living services.(4) Vocational evaluation services.(5) Vocational adjustment services.(6) Vocational skills training.(7) Manufacture of products.(8) Subcontract work.(9) Homebound services.(10) Counseling.(11) Low vision services.(12) Placement services.(13) Residential services.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-15(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 3. Rehabilitation Center|12-12-3-3. Vocational Skills Training for Blind and Visually Impaired; Sheltered Work Placement

Sec. 3. The rehabilitation center may provide vocational skills training programs to provide blind and visually impaired individuals with training in the skills necessary for placement in competitive employment in the community. Sheltered work may be provided for those who are not capable, temporarily or permanently, of competitive placement.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-15(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-1. Vending Opportunities Within Exclusive Right of Bureau; Purpose

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, the bureau is given sole vending opportunities in buildings owned, leased in whole, or operated by:(1) the state;(2) a county;(3) a township;(4) a city; or(5) a town;for purposes of providing blind individuals with remunerative employment and enlarging the economic opportunities of the blind.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-20(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-2. Articles to Be Sold; Location and Type of Vending Facility

Sec. 2. (a) Vending facilities shall be established for the purpose of selling newspapers, periodicals, confections, tobacco products, food, beverages, and other articles approved for sale by the bureau and the custodial authority of the building.(b) The location and type of vending facility shall be determined by the bureau in cooperation with the custodial authority of the building in which the vending facility will be operated.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-20(g).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-3. Relinquishment of Exclusive Right; Conditions

Sec. 3. The bureau shall relinquish the bureau's exclusive right under section 1 of this chapter to operate vending services in a building if either of the following apply:(1) A blind vendor is not available to provide vending services in a particular building.(2) The custodial authority of the building shows to the satisfaction of the bureau that good cause exists for not granting the bureau the exclusive right to operate vending services in the building and the custodial authority files with the bureau a signed affidavit to that effect.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-20(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-4. Vending Services Contracts Entered Into Following Relinquishment by Bureau of Exclusive Right

Sec. 4. If the bureau relinquishes the bureau's exclusive right to operate vending services under section 3 of this chapter, the custodial authority of the building may enter into a contract with a person for the provision of vending services in the building. A contract entered into under this section may not exceed two (2) years.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-20(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-5. Vending Services Contracts Entered Into Following Relinquishment of Exclusive Right; Notice to Bureau

Sec. 5. The custodial authority of a building shall notify the bureau before entering into or renewing a contract to operate vending services in the building with a person other than the bureau.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-20(d).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-6. Placement at New Vending Facility; Operator Already Operating Another Facility

Sec. 6. In placing blind vendors at vending facilities under this section, the bureau may not place at a new vending facility a blind vendor who is already operating a vending facility unless the placement of the vendor at the new vending facility would leave a vacant vending facility that could be:(1) immediately filled by another blind vendor;(2) transferred to the custodial authority under section 3 of this chapter; or(3) closed due to insufficient income producing potential.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-20(e).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-7. Duty of Bureau to Seek Out Vending Opportunities

Sec. 7. The bureau shall seek out vending opportunities for blind individuals in public and private buildings.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-20(f) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-8. Issuance of Licenses; Vending Facilities in Privately Owned Buildings and Buildings Owned or Leased by the Federal Government

Sec. 8. The division may do the following:(1) Issue licenses to blind individuals to operate vending stands under applicable federal and state laws.(2) Establish and operate vending facilities for the placement of blind individuals in buildings owned or leased by the federal government.(3) Establish and operate vending facilities in privately owned buildings.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 4-28-10-20(h) part; subdivision (2) formerly 4-28-10-20(h) part; subdivision (3) formerly 4-28-10-20(f) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-9. Training of Vending Facility Operators; Use of State, Local, and Federal Money

Sec. 9. Training of vending facility operators under this chapter may be paid from state, local, or federal money.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-21(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12-5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 5. Blind Vending Services|12-12-5-10. Annual Report

Sec. 10. (a) Before December 1 of each year, the bureau shall submit to the legislative services agency a report in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 detailing the number of blind vendors placed by the bureau in public and private buildings under this chapter.(b) The legislative services agency shall submit copies of the report to the chairs of the health committees of the senate and the house of representatives.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-21(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.96.