615.010 - Statement of purposes; construction.

615.010  Statement of purposes; construction.

      1.  The purposes of this chapter are to:

      (a) Rehabilitate individuals with disabilities so that they may prepare for and engage in gainful occupations;

      (b) Provide individuals with physical and mental disabilities with a program of services which will result in greater opportunities for them to enter more fully into the life of the community;

      (c) Promote activities which will assist individuals with disabilities to reach their fullest potential; and

      (d) Encourage and develop facilities and other resources needed by individuals with disabilities.

      2.  The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its stated purposes.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 827)