CHAPTER 6. REHABILITATION ENGINEERING

IC 12-12-6
     Chapter 6. Rehabilitation Engineering

IC 12-12-6-1
"Rehabilitation technology" defined
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "rehabilitation technology" means the provision of physical devices or the adaptation of the physical environment to enable persons with physical disabilities to perform everyday activities in a workplace, in an educational setting, or in a home or other place of residence.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.49; P.L.4-1993, SEC.47; P.L.5-1993, SEC.60.

IC 12-12-6-2
Establishment of program; purposes
    
Sec. 2. The bureau shall establish a rehabilitation technology program for persons with physical disabilities. The purpose of the program is to do the following:
        (1) Provide rehabilitation technology services directly to persons with physical disabilities.
        (2) Provide training for providers of rehabilitation services to enable providers to program more effectively for persons with physical disabilities.
        (3) Provide training opportunities for individuals desiring to enter the rehabilitation technology field.
        (4) Develop a rehabilitation technology model.
        (5) Provide a resource for the business and industrial community to increase the productivity of the current or future labor force through rehabilitation technology techniques.
        (6) Meet the rehabilitation technology needs of persons with physical disabilities desiring prevocational and vocational training through coordination of services with state agencies that provide training and employment services.
        (7) Provide assistance to employers and developers in making all buildings accessible to persons with physical disabilities by modifying building designs.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.50; P.L.4-1993, SEC.48; P.L.5-1993, SEC.61.

IC 12-12-6-3
Program contents
    
Sec. 3. The rehabilitation technology program may include the following:
        (1) The provision of comprehensive technical services to persons with physical disabilities, counselors, workshop staff, educators, and potential employers to facilitate successful rehabilitation of individuals with a disability.
        (2) The collection and dissemination of information about physical devices and data detailing the effectiveness of physical devices in enhancing the functional ability of persons with

physical disabilities.
        (3) The establishment of a mechanism for training persons to more appropriately meet the rehabilitation technology needs of persons with physical disabilities.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.51; P.L.4-1993, SEC.49; P.L.5-1993, SEC.62; P.L.99-2007, SEC.88.

IC 12-12-6-4
Contracts for establishment of program
    
Sec. 4. The bureau may contract with outside agencies to establish the rehabilitation technology program.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.50; P.L.5-1993, SEC.63.