Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-08 - Rehabilitation Services Division
Chapter 1240-08-02 - General Rules
Section 1240-08-02-.01 - PURPOSE

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-08-02-.01
Current through September 24, 2024

The Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services is the designated State unit that is primarily concerned with vocational and other rehabilitation of individuals with physical, cognitive, mental, and sensory disabilities. The Division of Rehabilitation Services (the Division or DRS) is responsible for the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program which includes the determination of eligibility, the determination of the nature and scope of VR services, and the provision of services for individuals consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice so that they may prepare for, secure, retain, advance in, or regain employment.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 49-11-601, et seq., 71-1-104, and 71-1-105(a)(12); 34 C.F.R. Part 361 ; and Executive Order No. 43 (1983).

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