Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services
Chapter 15 - Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (OLBPH)
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 612:15-1-2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 612:15-1-2
Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024

The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Competent Authority" means a certifying authority who, in cases of blindness, visual impairment, or physical limitations, is a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, ophthalmologist, optometrist, registered nurse, therapist, professional librarian, professional staff of a hospital, institution or public or private welfare agency, and Department of Rehabilitation staff (VR Counselors, Rehabilitation Teachers, and Superintendents); in the case of reading disability from organic dysfunction, competent authority is defined as a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy who may consult with colleagues in associated disciplines.

"NLS" means the National Library Service of the Library of Congress.

"OLBPH" means the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

Added at 10 Ok Reg 4635, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2451, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 3079, eff 8-1-96; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1834, eff 7-1-11

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