(20 ILCS 2405/1b) (from Ch. 23, par. 3432)
Sec. 1b. For the purpose of this Act, the term "person with one or more disabilities" means any person who, by reason of a physical or mental impairment, is or may be expected to be totally or partially incapacitated for independent living or gainful employment; the term "rehabilitation" or "habilitation" means those vocational or other appropriate services which increase the opportunities for independent functioning or gainful employment; the term "comprehensive rehabilitation" means those services necessary and appropriate for increasing the potential for independent living or gainful employment as applicable; the term "vocational rehabilitation administrator" means the head of the designated State unit within the Department responsible for administration of rehabilitation services provided for in this Act, including but not limited to the administration of the federal Rehabilitation Act; the term "Department" means the Department of Human Services; and the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Services.
(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97; 90-453, eff. 8-16-97.)
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