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UT Code § 35A-13-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Blind" means an individual:   (a) whose central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses; or     (b) whose visual acuity is accompanied by a limit to the field of vision in the better eye to such a degree that its widest diameter subtends to an angle of no greater than 20 degrees.       (2) "Deaf" means an individual with a diagnosed auditory deficit that renders the individual unable to comprehend spoken language through audition only, even with medical intervention or amplification, and that results in functional limitations in one or more areas of daily living.     (3) "Director" means the director of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation.     (4) "Disability" means a physical or mental condition which materially limits, contributes to limiting, or, if not corrected, will probably result in materially limiting an individual's activities or functioning.     (5) "Eligible individual" means an individual determined to be eligible to receive services under laws or rules governing eligibility for the program in question.     (6) "Hard of hearing" means an individual with a diagnosed auditory deficit ranging from mild to profound that results in functional limitations in one or more areas of daily living.     (7) "Independent living rehabilitation services" means goods and services reasonably necessary to enable an individual with a severe disability to maintain or increase functional independence.     (8) "Office" means the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation created in Section 35A-1-202.     (9) "Visually impaired" means an individual with a diagnosed impairment of visual function that if not corrected constitutes a material limitation to normal activities or functioning.     (10) "Vocational rehabilitation services" means goods and services reasonably necessary to enable an individual with a disability to obtain and retain employment.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 103 - Office authority.

 Effective 5/9/2017  35A-13-103. Office authority.    (1) The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation created in Section 35A-1-202 is under the direction of the department and under the direction and general supervision of the executive director.     (2) The department is the sole state agency designated to administer the state plans for vocational rehabilitation and independent living rehabilitation programs.     (3) The office is the sole state unit designated to carry out the state plans and other duties assigned by law or the department, including the following:   (a) determining eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services;     (b) providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals;     (c) determining the types and scope of vocational rehabilitation services provided by the office;     (d) determining employment outcomes related to vocational rehabilitation services if required; and     (e) determining the appropriate uses of federal rehabilitation funding.       (4) The office may not delegate the duties described in Subsection (3) to any other state government entity.     (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the department in collaboration with the office may make rules related to administering the state plan for vocational rehabilitation, including determining eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and establishing priorities in providing vocational rehabilitation services.    Amended by Chapter 223, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 104 - Appointment of director -- Administration of the office.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-104. Appointment of director -- Administration of the office.    (1) The executive director of the department shall appoint the director of the office.     (2) The director shall administer the office in accordance with the direction of the executive director and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 105 - Public funding of vocational rehabilitation and independent living rehabilitation services.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-105. Public funding of vocational rehabilitation and independent living rehabilitation services.    (1) Public funding of vocational rehabilitation and independent living rehabilitation services provided under this chapter may only be provided to eligible individuals.     (2) The director shall establish priorities for use in determining services to be provided to eligible individuals under this chapter if the demand for services exceeds available funds.     (3) Rights established under this chapter are not transferable or assignable.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-106 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 106 - Personally identifiable information -- Nondisclosure -- Penalty.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-106. Personally identifiable information -- Nondisclosure -- Penalty.    (1) Personally identifiable information obtained by the office, its employees, or agents concerning individuals applying for or receiving services under this chapter may not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the individual or the individual's legal representative, except as required for administration of programs or services under this chapter, or as otherwise authorized by law.     (2) Unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information obtained under this chapter, or use of such information for unauthorized purposes, is a class B misdemeanor.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-107 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 107 - Acceptance and use of gifts -- Not subject to appropriation.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-107. Acceptance and use of gifts -- Not subject to appropriation.    (1) The director may, with the approval of the executive director, accept and use a gift to the office made unconditionally by will or otherwise for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.     (2) A gift to the office made under conditions that the executive director finds to be consistent with this chapter may be accepted and used in accordance with the conditions of the gift.     (3) A gift to the office as described in this section is not subject to appropriation by the Legislature.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-108 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 108 - Delegation of duties and responsibilities of the office.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-108. Delegation of duties and responsibilities of the office.  The director may, in accordance with applicable law and regulations and with the consent of the executive director, organize the office and assign duties and responsibilities to the office's employees to enable the office to better serve individuals with disabilities and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-109 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|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 continuation of a dependent or isolated state or unnecessarily separates individuals with disabilities from open society.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 2 - Office Responsibilities|Section 201 - Title.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-201. Title.  This part is known as "Office Responsibilities." Enacted by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 2 - Office Responsibilities|Section 202 - Functions of the office.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-202. Functions of the office.  The office may:  (1) apply for, receive, administer, and distribute funds made available through programs of federal, state, or local governments;     (2) cooperate with federal, state, or local governmental entities to administer programs and program funds;     (3) contract or cooperate with public or private entities or individuals;     (4) as designated by the responsible authority, and with the approval of the department, perform any functions or services for the federal or state government that relate to individuals with disabilities;     (5) establish subordinate administrative units necessary to increase efficiency and improve the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities;     (6) establish and operate community service centers, rehabilitation facilities, and workshops, and make grants to public and nonprofit organizations for those purposes;     (7) determine eligibility for, and the nature and scope of, services to be provided under the state plan for vocational rehabilitation or other programs administered by the office;     (8) assist individuals with severe disabilities to establish and operate vending machine services and other small businesses, and perform services authorized under Title 55, Chapter 5, Blind Persons Operating Vending Stands - Food Services, and Title 55, Chapter 5a, Blind Products Sales;     (9) furnish materials, tools, equipment, initial stocks and supplies, and occupational licenses needed by rehabilitation facilities, workshops, and small businesses established under this chapter, and develop and execute marketing plans for materials produced by those operations;     (10) place money received by the office through sale of products or services as authorized under this chapter into a fund managed by the office and used to support additional training, production, and sales activities;     (11) conduct studies and investigations, give demonstrations and make reports, and provide training and instruction related to the work of the office;     (12) establish and maintain research fellowships and traineeships, including necessary stipends and allowances for those receiving training and instruction;     (13) institute and supervise programs to encourage the conservation of sight and hearing and assist in overcoming and preventing disabling conditions;     (14) provide diagnostic, placement, vocational rehabilitation, training, adjustment, and independent living services; and     (15) do all other things necessary to carry out assignments made by law or the department in assisting and rehabilitating individuals with disabilities.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 2 - Office Responsibilities|Section 203 - Employment first emphasis on the provision of services.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-203. Employment first emphasis on the provision of services.    (1) When providing services to an individual with a disability under this chapter, the office shall, within funds appropriated by the Legislature and in accordance with the requirements of federal and state law, give priority to providing services that assist the individual in obtaining and retaining meaningful and gainful employment that enables the individual to:   (a) purchase goods and services;     (b) establish self-sufficiency; and     (c) exercise economic control of the individual's life.       (2) The office shall develop a written plan to implement the policy described in Subsection (1) that includes:   (a) assessing the strengths and needs of an individual with a disability;     (b) customizing strength-based approaches to obtaining employment;     (c) setting expectations, providing appropriate services toward, and recognizing success in:   (i) integrated employment in the workplace at competitive wages and benefits; and     (ii) self-employment;       (d) developing partnerships with potential employers;     (e) providing appropriate employment training opportunities;     (f) coordinating services with other government agencies and community resources;     (g) to the extent possible, eliminating practices and policies that interfere with the policy described in Subsection (1); and     (h) arranging for alternative work experience leading to competitive, integrated employment, including work-based training, volunteer work, and internships.       (3) The office shall, on an annual basis:   (a) set goals to implement the policy described in Subsection (1) and the plan described in Subsection (2);     (b) determine whether the goals for the previous year have been met; and     (c) modify the plan described in Subsection (2) as needed.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 3 - Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities|Section 301 - Title.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 7/1/2023  Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-301. Title.  This part is known as the "Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities." Enacted by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 3 - Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities|Section 303 - State rehabilitation council.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 7/1/2024  Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-303. State rehabilitation council.    (1) The executive director shall appoint a state rehabilitation advisory council to advise the office and the department concerning the needs of individuals with disabilities and the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.     (2) A majority of the membership of the advisory council shall consist of individuals with disabilities.     (3) A member of the council may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 4 - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired|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.      Enacted by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 4 - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired|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 the division, shall appoint an assistant director to administer the services provided by the division.     (3) The assistant director shall administer the division in accordance with:   (a) the direction of the director and the executive director; and     (b) applicable state and federal laws and regulations.      Enacted by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 4 - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired|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 other duties assigned by the director or the executive director.    Amended by Chapter 87, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 4 - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired|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 one-half of the members of the council shall be individuals who are blind or have visual impairments.     (3) A member of the council may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 5 - Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|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 35A-13-502.      Enacted by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 5 - Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|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 served by the division, shall appoint an assistant director to administer the services provided by the division.     (3) The assistant director shall administer the division in accordance with:   (a) the direction of the director and the executive director; and     (b) applicable state and federal laws and regulations.      Enacted by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 5 - Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|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 training in the use of telecommunication devices for the deaf, and install and maintain those devices;     (5) operate community centers for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing; and     (6) perform other duties assigned by the director or the executive director.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-504 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 5 - Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|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 the council shall be individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.     (3) A member of the council may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-601 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 6 - Interpreter Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Act|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