2012 California Codes
WIC - Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 10 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION [19000 - 19806]
PART 2 - REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES
CHAPTER 2 - Definitions
Section 19151
(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.)
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