(a) The agency shall cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of federal laws pertaining to vocational rehabilitation, including the licensing of blind persons to operate vending stands on federal property, and may adopt the methods of administration that are found by the federal government to be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of agreements or plans for vocational rehabilitation. The agency may comply with the conditions that are necessary to obtain the full benefits of the federal laws for the state and its residents.
(b) Upon designation by the governor, the agency may perform functions and services for the federal government relating to individuals under a physical or mental disability, in addition to those provided in (a) of this section.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 23. Labor and Workers' Compensation
Chapter 15. Employment Services
Article 1. Vocational Rehabilitation.
Sec. 23.15.010. Administration of vocational rehabilitation.
Sec. 23.15.020. Powers and duties of commissioner.
Sec. 23.15.030. Appointment of administrative officers.
Sec. 23.15.040. Division of vocational rehabilitation established.
Sec. 23.15.050. Director of vocational rehabilitation.
Sec. 23.15.060. Agreements under Social Security Act.
Sec. 23.15.080. Eligibility for vocational rehabilitation service.
Sec. 23.15.090. Priority as to eligibility.
Sec. 23.15.095. Gainful employment of individuals with disabilities.
Sec. 23.15.100. Powers and duties; vending facilities.
Sec. 23.15.110. Extension of services outside state.
Sec. 23.15.120. Cooperation with federal government.
Sec. 23.15.125. Assistive technology loan guarantee and interest subsidy program.
Sec. 23.15.130. Vocational rehabilitation small business enterprise revolving fund.
Sec. 23.15.132. Vending facilities.
Sec. 23.15.133. Vendors' licenses.
Sec. 23.15.134. Active participation by licensees with severe disabilities.
Sec. 23.15.135. Committee of blind vendors.
Sec. 23.15.136. Group insurance for certain licensees.
Sec. 23.15.150. Custodian of funds.
Sec. 23.15.170. Maintenance not assignable.
Sec. 23.15.190. Misuse of lists and records.