Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-1-1-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 795-1-1-.04 - General Description Of Organization And Operation

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is an independent department of government within the State of Alabama directly responsible to the Board of Rehabilitation Services for the direction and supervision of rehabilitation services for the citizens of the state from birth to old age, through, among others, the following component programs:

(1) Early Intervention Program, a system that provides early intervention services under Part H of Public Law 99-457, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1471 to 1485 inclusive, for children, birth through two years of age, who are experiencing developmental delay(s) in one or more of the five developmental areas (cognitive, physical including vision and hearing, communication, social or emotional, adaptive), or who have a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay(s). Under Alabama law, the Department serves as the designated lead agency for this statewide system. Cf. Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 21-3A-1, et seq. and 21-9-2(3) b.

(2) Children's Rehabilitation Service, a service program that provides educational, medical and rehabilitative services for children with special health care needs, including coordination and support for their families through community-based programs.

(3) Hemophilia Program, a service program that provides educational, medical and habilitative services for persons who require continuing treatment with blood, blood derivatives, or a manufactured pharmaceutical product to avoid disabling conditions, hospitalization, or other effects associated with hemophilia.

(4) Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Service, a service program that provides training and employment-related services for persons who have disabilities that present a substantial barrier to employment and who, as a result of services, have a reasonable expectation of becoming employed. Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Service also offers special services for the sensory impaired and provides employment opportunities for those who have hearing or visual impairments or both.

(5) Business Enterprise Program, a specialized program that provides merchandise and food service vending employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind.

(6) Homebound Service, a service program that provides nursing, counseling, patient and family education, and attendant care services for persons with severe disabilities to enable them to achieve maximum independence in their home environment.

(7) Community Support Services, a service program that helps people with severe disabilities to fully participate in their community and achieve an independent lifestyle. Services available include peer counseling, information and referral assistance, independent living skills training and advocacy.

(8) Client Assistance Program, a consumer and client advocacy service program designed to provide information and resolve problems or questions related to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.

(9) Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, a program that is funded by the state to increase awareness, provide information, and reduce barriers to employment for people with disabilities.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-1-1-.04

Emergency adoption filed January 17, 1995; effective January 18, 1995. Permanent adoption: filed April 13, 1995; effective May 18, 1995.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 09, June 30, 2021, eff. 8/14/2021.

Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 21-3A-1 et seq.; 16-38-1 et seq.; 21-5-1 et seq.; 21-6-1 et seq.; 21-1-40 et seq.; 21-8-1 et seq.; 21-9-2(3).