Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
DIVISION 10. STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION [19000 - 19806]
( Division 10 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107. ) PART 2. REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES [19100 - 19806]
( Part 2 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107. ) CHAPTER 2. Definitions [19150 - 19154]
( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1107. ) 19151.
(a) The term “individual with a disability” means any individual who:
(1) Has a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment.
(2) Can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services provided pursuant to this chapter.
(b) The term “individual with a
significant
disability” shall have the same meaning as specified in the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and includes, but is not limited to, any individual who has a disability or is blind as determined pursuant to Subchapter 2 (commencing with Section 401) and Subchapter XVI (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 190, Sec. 7. (AB 2877) Effective January 1, 2017.)