Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-08-02-.01 - PURPOSE
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.
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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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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.
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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).