{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"19151","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 19151","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION [19000. - 19806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-10"},{"name":"PART 2. REHABILITATION SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES [19100. - 19806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-10/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [19150. - 19154.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-10/part-2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 190, Sec. 7.   (AB 2877)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The term “individual with a disability” means any individual who:</p><p>(1) Has a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment.</p><p>(2) Can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services provided pursuant to this chapter.</p><p>(b) The term “individual with a significant disability” shall have the same meaning as specified in the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and includes, but is not limited to, any individual who has a disability or is blind as determined pursuant to Subchapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wic/401\">401</a>) and Subchapter XVI (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code.</p>","text":"(a) The term “individual with a disability” means any individual who: (1) Has a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment. (2) Can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services provided pursuant to this chapter. (b) The term “individual with a significant disability” shall have the same meaning as specified in the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and includes, but is not limited to, any individual who has a disability or is blind as determined pursuant to Subchapter 2 (commencing with Section 401) and Subchapter XVI (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/definitions-19151","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}