New York Education Law Article 21 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

• 1001 - Short Title.
  This article shall be known and may be cited as "The Vocational Rehabilitation Law."
• 1002 - Definitions.
  As used in this article: 1. "Handicapped person" means any person who in the judgment of the department is under a physical or mental disability...
• 1003 - Application for Vocational Rehabilitation.
  a. Any handicapped person available for vocational rehabilitation services may apply to the department for advice and assistance regarding his vocational rehabilitation. b. The state...
• 1004 - Powers and Duties of the Education Department.
  The education department shall have the responsibility of and is hereby authorized: 1. To adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations and take such action...
• 1004-a - Sheltered Workshops for the Mentally Retarded, Mentally Ill and Severely Physically Handicapped.
  1. Declaration of purpose. The conditions of mental retardation, mental illness and severe physical handicap are such that many young people, after laborious training in...
• 1004-b - Integrated Employment Opportunities for Individuals With Severe Disabilities.
  1. The department shall have the responsibility to stimulate the development of programs intended to furnish opportunities for integrated employment including but not limited to,...
• 1005 - Gifts and Donations.
  The department is authorized to receive, accept and use gifts and donations for the purpose of this article which may be offered, conditionally or unconditionally,...
• 1006 - Acceptance of Law of the United States.
  The state of New York, through its legislative authority: 1. Accepts the provisions of any law of the United States making appropriation to be apportioned...
• 1007 - Vocational Rehabilitation Records.
  1. It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program, for any person or persons to solicit,...
• 1008 - Use of Appropriations.
  Any appropriation made to carry out the provisions of this article, in addition to any moneys allotted to the state for a similar purpose by...
• 1009 - Powers and Duties of Department of Social Services Relating to Vocational Rehabilitation of Blind Persons.
  1. The board of social services, the department of social services and the New York state commission for the visually handicapped shall retain, and shall...

Last modified: February 3, 2019