As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Division' means the division of vocational rehabilitation of the department of human services;(2) 'Employed' means engaged in activity of thirty (30) or more hours per week for which the individual receives remuneration at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage;(3) 'Family member' means an individual's parent, grandparent, sibling, child, spouse, spouse's parent, spouse's grandparent, spouse's sibling or spouse's child;(4) 'Personal care assistance services' means services rendered at least five (5) days a week at the times of day that are required by an individual with a severe physical disability to become physically independent in connection with actual employment. These services include, but are not limited to, any or all of following: (A) Routine bodily functions, such as bowel or bladder care;(B) Dressing;(C) Preparation and consumption of food;(D) Moving into, out of, or turning in bed;(E) Routine bathing;(F) Ambulation; or(G) Any other similar activity of daily living as determined appropriate by the division; and(5) 'Severe physical disability' means a functional loss of both arms and both legs, when F) Ambulation; or(G) Any other similar activity of daily living as determined appropriate by the division; and(5) 'Severe physical disability' means a functional loss of both arms and both legs, when it is anticipated that the loss will be permanent.Acts 1986, ch. 905, § 3; T.C.A., § 14-16-201.
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