New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter V - Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation
Part 248 - Service Centers For Independent Living
Section 248.1 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
As used in this Part:
(a) Agency means the New York State Education Department, Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities.
(b) Center means a service center for independent living, as defined in section 1121(1) of the Education Law.
(c) Disabled person means an individual whose ability to function independently in family or community, or whose ability to engage or continue in employment, is so limited by the severity of his or her physical or mental disability that services as listed in subdivision (c) of section 248.2 of this Part are required in order to enable such individual to achieve a greater level of independence in functioning in family, community or employment.
(d) State financial assistance means financial assistance provided to centers under the provisions of section 1124(1) of the Education Law.
(e) Project year means the period from July 1st through the following June 30th.
