It is hereby declared to be the policy of this State to provide rehabilitation services to the extent needed and feasible, to eligible handicapped individuals throughout the State, to the end that they may engage in useful and remunerative occupations to the extent of their capabilities, thereby increasing their social and economic well-being and that of their families, and the productive capacity of this State and nation, also thereby reducing the burden of dependency on families and taxpayers.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-273; 1957 (50) 114.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Section 43-31-10. Short title.
Section 43-31-20. Declaration of policy.
Section 43-31-30. Definitions.
Section 43-31-40. State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation; appointment and terms of members.
Section 43-31-50. Chairman of Agency; meetings; compensation of members.
Section 43-31-60. Duties and powers of Agency generally.
Section 43-31-70. Appointment and qualifications of Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Section 43-31-80. Duties and powers of commissioner generally.
Section 43-31-90. Administration of chapter.
Section 43-31-100. Persons eligible for services; plan effective throughout State.
Section 43-31-110. Services shall be available to disabled civil employees of United States.
Section 43-31-120. Vocational rehabilitation fund.
Section 43-31-130. Acceptance and use of gifts, Federal grants and other funds.
Section 43-31-140. Appropriations.
Section 43-31-160. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide services to certain inmates.
Section 43-31-170. Training and experience requirements for counselors.