Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 612

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Chapter 1 Administrative Operations

Subchapter 1 General Provisions

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:1-1-1 Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the organizational structure and function of the Department of Rehabilitation Services. It includes the legal basis of the Department, identifies the Department's divisions and units, and outlines other rules governing the overall operation of the Department. Authority for promulgating these rules is given to the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services in Title 74, Section 166.1 et seq. of Oklahoma Statutes.

History

• Added at 10 Ok Reg 4607, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2425, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2579, eff 7-1-99

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:1-1-2 Definitions

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

"ADA" means the Americans with Disabilities Act.

"DRS" means the State Department of Rehabilitation Services.

"Rehabilitation Act" means the Rehabilitation Act. [29 USC 701 et seq.]

History

• Added at 10 Ok Reg 4607, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2425, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2579, eff 7-1-99

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:1-1-3 Philosophy

The Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) provides services to persons with disabilities who may have the ability to pursue employment, education to children who are deaf and/or blind, and those who, due to the severity of their disabilities, may benefit in terms of increased participation in the family or community. DRS also determines eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through its Disability Determination Services. Services are arranged through resources available in the community, or provided through DRS resources. All services provided must be appropriate, timely, and provided in an economical and efficient manner within the framework of federal and state laws, the State Plan, and the administrative rules and procedures issued by the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

History

• Added at 10 Ok Reg 4607, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2425, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2220, eff 7-1-01
• Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 8/26/2021