California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC |
Division 10. STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION |
Part 2. REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES |
Chapter 2. Definitions |
Section 19151.
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(a) The term "individual with a disability" means any individual who:
(1) Has a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment.
(2) Can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services provided pursuant to this chapter.
(b) The term "Individual with a severe disability" shall have the same meaning as specified in the federal Rehabilitation Act and includes, but is not limited to, any individual who has a disability or is blind as determined pursuant to Subchapter 2 (commencing with Section 401) and Subchapter 16 (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 937, Sec. 19. Effective October 8, 1993.)