§ 12-28-1-1 Policy; purpose; liberal construction
§ 12-28-1-2 Advocacy defined
§ 12-28-1-3 Commission defined
§ 12-28-1-4 Services defined
§ 12-28-1-5 Vocational rehabilitation services defined
§ 12-28-1-6 Establishment of commission; membership; eligibility; advisory members
§ 12-28-1-7 Term of office; consecutive terms
§ 12-28-1-8 Vacancies
§ 12-28-1-9 Per diem; travel expenses
§ 12-28-1-10 Executive director
§ 12-28-1-11 Purpose of commission
§ 12-28-1-12 Powers, duties, and functions of commission
§ 12-28-1-13 Eligibility for services

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 12 > Article 28 > Chapter 1 - Indiana Protection and Advocacy Service Commission

  • 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
  • Autism: means a neurological condition as described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • commission: refers to the Indiana protection and advocacy services commission established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-3
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • 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 (29 U. See Indiana Code 12-28-1-5