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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 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; P.L.241-2023, SEC.7.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 4. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations:
12-12-4-1formerly 4-28-10-16(a)12-12-4-2New12-12-4-3formerly 4-28-10-16(b)12-12-4-4formerly 4-28-10-16(c)12-12-4-5formerly 4-28-10-16(d).]
Repealed by P.L.49-1997, SEC.86.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 6. Rehabilitation Engineering › 12-12-6-1. "Rehabilitation Technology" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "rehabilitation technology" means the provision of physical devices or the adaptation of the physical environment to enable persons with physical disabilities to perform everyday activities in a workplace, in an educational setting, or in a home or other place of residence.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-25(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.49; P.L.4-1993, SEC.47; P.L.5-1993, SEC.60.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 6. Rehabilitation Engineering › 12-12-6-2. Establishment of Program; Purposes

Sec. 2. 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).]
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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 6. Rehabilitation Engineering › 12-12-6-3. Program Contents

Sec. 3. The rehabilitation technology program may include the following:
(1) The provision of comprehensive technical services to persons with physical disabilities, counselors, workshop staff, educators, and potential employers to facilitate successful rehabilitation of individuals with a disability.
(2) The collection and dissemination of information about physical devices and data detailing the effectiveness of physical devices in enhancing the functional ability of persons with physical disabilities.
(3) The establishment of a mechanism for training persons to more appropriately meet the rehabilitation technology needs of persons with physical disabilities.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-25(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.51; P.L.4-1993, SEC.49; P.L.5-1993, SEC.62; P.L.99-2007, SEC.88.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 6. Rehabilitation Engineering › 12-12-6-4. Contracts for Establishment of Program

Sec. 4. The bureau may contract with outside agencies to establish the rehabilitation technology program.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-25(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.50; P.L.5-1993, SEC.63.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 7. Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing › 12-12-7-1. Unit Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "unit" refers to the unit of services for the deaf and hard of hearing established by IC 12-12-1-2.
[1992 Revision Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 7. Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing › 12-12-7-2. Services to Be Provided by Unit

Sec. 2. The unit shall do the following:
(1) Refer individuals who are deaf and individuals who are hard of hearing to the appropriate agencies to serve the individuals' needs.
(2) Coordinate state, local, and private efforts to serve individuals who are deaf and individuals who are hard of hearing.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-19-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.89.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 7. Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing › 12-12-7-3. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf; Development and Implementation

Sec. 3. The unit may develop and implement a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) telephone relay service that operates twenty-four (24) hours a day.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-19-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 7. Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing › 12-12-7-4. Contracts for the Provision of Services

Sec. 4. The division may contract for the services required by this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-19-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 7. Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing › 12-12-7-5. Board of Interpreter Standards

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "board" refers to the board of interpreter standards.
(b) The unit shall establish a board of interpreter standards.
(c) The unit and the board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 creating standards (including ethical standards and grievance procedures) for interpreters and an enforcement mechanism for the interpreter standards.
(d) Funding for the board must come solely from the unit's existing budget.
As added by P.L.104-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-1. "Center for Independent Living" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "center for independent living" means a consumer controlled, community based, cross-disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency that:
(1) is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities; and
(2) provides an array of independent living services.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-2. "Consumer Control" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "consumer control" means, with respect to a center for independent living or an eligible agency:
(1) that the center or eligible agency vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are or have been recipients of independent living services; and
(2) that:
(A) at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of the center's board have significant disabilities; and
(B) a majority of the center's staff and employees in decision making positions are individuals with disabilities.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.217-2005, SEC.6; P.L.141-2006, SEC.49.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-3. "Cross-Disability" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "cross-disability" means, with respect to a center for independent living, that a center provides independent living services to individuals representing a range of significant disabilities and does not require the presence of one (1) or more specific significant disabilities before determining that an individual is eligible for independent living services.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-3.2. "Federal Act" Defined

Sec. 3.2. As used in this chapter, "federal act" refers to the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and amendments to that statute.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-3.4. "Individual With a Disability" Defined

Sec. 3.4. As used in this chapter, "individual with a disability" means an individual who:
(1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity;
(2) has a record of an impairment described in subdivision (1); or
(3) is regarded as having an impairment described in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-3.6. "Individual With a Significant Disability" Defined

Sec. 3.6. As used in this chapter, "individual with a significant disability" means an individual who has a significant physical or mental impairment that substantially limits the individual's ability to:
(1) function independently in the family or community; or
(2) obtain, maintain, or advance in employment.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-3.8. "State Plan" Defined

Sec. 3.8. As used in this chapter, "state plan" means the materials jointly developed and submitted by the council and the division to the commissioner containing the state's proposals for the following:
(1) The proposal for providing independent living services with federal funds under Title VII, Part B of the federal act.
(2) The development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living.
(3) Working relationships among:
(A) programs providing independent living services and independent living centers; and
(B) the vocational rehabilitation program administered by the division under the federal act and other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.50.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-4. Provisions Void That Violate Federal Law; Eligibility for Funding

Sec. 4. (a) Any provision of this chapter that violates a federal law or federal regulation is void.
(b) To be eligible to receive state funds, a center for independent living must meet the requirements for federal funding for a center for independent living under:
(1) 29 U.S.C. 796; and
(2) 34 CFR Parts 364 through 366;
that are in effect January 1, 1995.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.217-2005, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-5. Designation of Division as Responsible State Unit

Sec. 5. The division is designated as the state unit under Title VII of the federal act and has the following responsibilities:
(1) To receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the state under the federal act based on the state plan.
(2) To provide administrative assistance to support independent living programs and the activities of centers under Title VII, Part B of the federal act.
(3) To keep records and take actions with respect to the records as required by the commissioner.
(4) To submit additional information or provide assurances with respect to the independent living programs as required by the commissioner.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.51.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-6. Establishment of Statewide Independent Living Council; Membership; Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) There is established a statewide independent living council. The council is not a part of a state agency.
(b) The council consists of at least eleven (11) members appointed by the governor, including the following:
(1) At least one (1) director of a center for independent living located in Indiana chosen by the directors of the centers for independent living located in Indiana.
(2) Nonvoting members from state agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities.
(3) Other members, who may include the following:
(A) Representatives of centers for independent living.
(B) Parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities.
(C) Advocates for individuals with disabilities.
(D) Representatives from private business.
(E) Representatives of organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities.
(F) Other appropriate individuals.
(c) The members appointed under subsection (b) must:
(1) provide statewide representation;
(2) represent a broad range of individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds;
(3) be knowledgeable about centers for independent living and independent living services; and
(4) include a majority of members who:
(A) are individuals with disabilities; and
(B) are not employed by a state agency or a center for independent living.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.185; P.L.141-2006, SEC.52; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.298; P.L.153-2011, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-7. Salary per Diem

Sec. 7. (a) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state polices and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the council who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-8. Terms of Council Members; Limitation

Sec. 8. (a) A member appointed to the council by the governor serves a term of three (3) years, beginning on July 1 after appointment. However, a member appointed to fill a vacancy on the council serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b) A member appointed to the council by the governor may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-9. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Council

Sec. 9. If a vacancy occurs among the voting members of the council, the original appointing authority shall appoint a qualified individual to serve for the unexpired term of the vacating member.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-10. Powers and Duties of Council; Public Access to Meetings

Sec. 10. (a) The council has the powers and duties specified in this chapter.
(b) The council may do the following:
(1) Jointly develop and sign the state plan in conjunction with the designated state unit.
(2) Monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the state plan.
(3) Coordinate activities with the state rehabilitation council and other councils that address the needs of specific disability issues.
(4) Submit periodic reports to the funding sources and provide access to the records that are necessary to verify contents of the reports.
(5) Do other things necessary and proper to implement this chapter.
(c) The council shall ensure that all meetings of the council are open to the public and in accessible formats with sufficient advance public notice.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-12. Awarding of Grants to Eligible Centers

Sec. 12. The division may award grants to any eligible center for independent living with funds that the division receives under Title VII, Part B of the federal act.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-14. Eligibility of Centers to Receive Funds

Sec. 14. A center for independent living is eligible to receive money under this chapter as long as the center complies with the standards and assurances required under Section 725 of the federal act. A center that receives only state or federal funds under Title VII, Part B of the federal act is subject to review by the division. A center that receives federal funds under Title VII, Part C of the federal act is subject to review by the federal government. A finding of noncompliance must be supported by a written report from the peer review committee appointed under section 13 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-15. Compliance With State Plan and Federal Law

Sec. 15. A center for independent living that receives money under this chapter shall comply with the standards and assurances required under the state plan and Section 725 of the federal act. The center for independent living shall provide the required assurances to the division.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-16. Conditions for Division to Award Grant for New Center; Criteria for Ranking Eligible Agencies

Sec. 16. (a) If:
(1) there is no center for independent living serving a region of Indiana or a region of Indiana is underserved; and
(2) the state receives an increase in its federal allotment that is sufficient to support an additional center for independent living in Indiana;
the division may award a grant to an eligible agency for a new center for independent living in the unserved or underserved region. A grant awarded under this section must be consistent with the provisions of the state plan establishing a statewide network of centers for independent living.
(b) The council shall rank eligible agencies applying for a grant under this section using the standards and assurances required under Section 725 of the federal act. The council shall consider the ability of the applicant to operate a center for independent living and shall select an applicant using the following criteria:
(1) Evidence of the need for a center for independent living in the applicant's region of Indiana that is consistent with the state plan.
(2) The past performance of the applicant in providing services comparable to independent living services.
(3) The applicant's plan for complying with, or demonstrated compliance with, the standards and assurances set forth in Section 725 of the federal act.
(4) The quality of the applicant's key personnel and the involvement of individuals with significant disabilities.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 8. Centers for Independent Living › 12-12-8-17. Division Review of Centers

Sec. 17. (a) The division shall periodically review each new center for independent living that receives:
(1) money under Title VII, Part B of the federal act; or
(2) a grant under this chapter;
to determine whether the center is in compliance with the standards and assurances set forth in Section 725 of the federal act.
(b) If the division determines that a center reviewed under subsection (a) is not in compliance with the standards and assurances set forth in Section 725 of the federal act, the division shall immediately notify the center of the division's determination of noncompliance. A center may appeal the determination by requesting a hearing from the office of the secretary not later than thirty (30) days after receiving notice from the division.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the division shall terminate all funds to a center determined to be in noncompliance under this section not later than ninety (90) days after the date of:
(1) the division's notification of noncompliance; or
(2) a final decision by the office of the secretary in the case of a center that appeals the division's determination under subsection (b).
(d) The division may not terminate the funds of a center for independent living that is determined to be noncompliant with the standards and assurances set forth in Section 725 of the federal act if:
(1) the center submits to the division a plan for achieving compliance within ninety (90) days; and
(2) the division approves the plan.
A plan required under this subsection must be submitted not later than thirty (30) days after the center receives a notice of noncompliance from the division under subsection (b).
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons › 12-12-9-1. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons by Physicians or Optometrists

Sec. 1. Each:
(1) physician holding an unlimited license to practice medicine; or
(2) optometrist licensed under IC 25-24-1;
shall report in writing, on forms prescribed by the office of the secretary, not more than ten (10) days after diagnosis, to the office of the secretary, the name, age, and address of each person diagnosed by the physician or optometrist as being blind (as defined under 42 U.S.C. 416(i)) or having visual impairment of a degree to interfere with the person's functioning in school, employment, or other activities of daily living.
As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons › 12-12-9-2. Report Distribution

Sec. 2. The office of the secretary shall, on the first business day of each month, send a copy of a report filed under section 1 of this chapter to the following persons:
(1) For persons less than seventeen (17) years of age, to the following:
(A) The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
(B) The division of disability and rehabilitative services.
(C) The division of special education of the department of education.
(2) For persons at least seventeen (17) years of age, to the following:
(A) The division of disability and rehabilitative services.
(B) On request, organizations serving the blind or visually impaired and the Indiana department of health.
As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.5; P.L.141-2006, SEC.53; P.L.56-2023, SEC.97.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons › 12-12-9-3. Report Confidentiality

Sec. 3. All reports filed under this chapter shall be kept confidential and used solely to determine the eligibility of the individuals for assistance or rehabilitation.
As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 12. Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons › 12-12-9-4. Information Provided to Individuals Designated in Reports

Sec. 4. (a) On receiving a report under this chapter, the division of disability and rehabilitative services shall provide information to the visually impaired individual designated in the report concerning available state and local services.
(b) For a visually impaired individual less than seventeen (17) years of age, the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired:
(1) has the primary duty of initially contacting the visually impaired individual or the individual's family; and
(2) shall notify the division of disability and rehabilitative services and the department of education of the school's findings.
As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.6; P.L.141-2006, SEC.54.