Indiana Code 12-28-1-11. Purpose of commission
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Sec. 11. The primary purpose of the commission is to assure adequate legal and advocacy services for the:
(2) protection; and
(1) promotion;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-28-1-11
- advocacy: means speaking for, pleading for, supporting, advising, espousing the rights of, or interceding on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with a mental illness, or individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services before public or private agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals serving individuals with a developmental disability or individuals with a mental illness or providing vocational rehabilitation services. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-2
- commission: refers to the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-3
- services: refers to Indiana protection and advocacy services. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-4
- vocational rehabilitation services: refers to services available under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Indiana Code 12-28-1-5
(3) advocacy;
of the rights and interests of individuals with a developmental disability, individuals with a mental illness, and individuals who are seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services throughout Indiana.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.134.