(a) An individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation who is aggrieved by the action or inaction of the agency is entitled to a fair hearing by the agency, in accordance with regulations.
(b) A blind person or a person with a severe disability aggrieved by a decision or action of the agency under AS 23.15.133 - 23.15.135 shall receive a hearing on request in accordance with AS 44.62.330 - 44.62.630 (Administrative Procedure Act). A blind person may also file a complaint in accordance with 20 U.S.C. 107d-1 for arbitration of a grievance.
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.