28-10-11. Rehabilitation services provided based on economic need.
Except as otherwise provided by law or as specified in the state plan agreement with the federal government, the following rehabilitation services shall be provided to individuals with a visual impairment based upon their economic need:
(1)Physical restoration;
(2)Transportation not provided to determine the eligibility of the individual for vocational rehabilitation services and the nature and extent of the services necessary;
(3)Occupational licenses;
(4)Customary occupational tools and equipment, excluding computer-related assistive technology devices needed to overcome visual disability as an impediment to employment for competitive employment purposes;
(5)Maintenance;
(6)Training books and materials; and
(7)Tuition and fees for participating in postsecondary academic training programs under the Federal Student Financial Assistance Program.
Source: SL 1947, ch 248, §7; SDC Supp 1960, §55.39B07; SL 1969, ch 215, §5; SL 1976, ch 172, §4; SL 1990, ch 212; SL 1994, ch 231, §5; SL 2001, ch 153, §2; SL 2012, ch 14, §5.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 28 - Public Welfare and Assistance
Chapter 10 - Service To And Vocational Rehabilitation Of The Visually Impaired
Section 28-10-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 28-10-2.1 - Division created.
Section 28-10-5 - Subordinate administrative units within division.
Section 28-10-6 - Employment of personnel for division.
Section 28-10-8 - Delegation of powers by director--Powers not subject to delegation.
Section 28-10-10 - Vocational rehabilitation services provided to eligible persons.
Section 28-10-11 - Rehabilitation services provided based on economic need.
Section 28-10-13 - Certification of funds for disbursement.
Section 28-10-16 - Unauthorized use of records and lists as misdemeanor--Dismissal.
Section 28-10-20 - Reciprocal agreements with other states for vocational rehabilitation.
Section 28-10-21 - Procedural regulations made by secretary.
Section 28-10-25 - Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired created.