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E-20.1 - Act to secure handicapped persons in the exercise of their rights with a view to achieving social, school and workplace integration

Section 26
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26. The Office may,
(a)  at the request of a handicapped person, represent and assist him in dealings, in particular, with departments, public agencies, municipalities, school service centres, school boards, educational institutions, institutions and insurers authorized under the Insurers Act (chapter A-32.1) to ensure the exercise of his rights;
(a.1)  make representations in behalf of a handicapped person and, in conjunction with advocacy and service organizations, if applicable, provide assistance if that person’s security is threatened, if the person is exploited in any manner or if the person’s basic needs are not met, and, if necessary, request that the authorities concerned conduct an inquiry;
(a.2)  ensure, at the local, regional and Québec-wide levels, the implementation of the intersectoral actions necessary for the integration of one or more handicapped persons, and participate on request in the coordination of those actions, in particular with respect to the development and implementation of service programs;
(b)  designate regional representatives and determine their functions, powers and duties;
(c)  conclude, in accordance with law, agreements with another government of Canada, a foreign government or a department or agency of any such government for the application of this Act;
(d)  subject to paragraph c, conclude agreements with any establishment or agency to promote the social, school and workplace integration of handicapped persons;
(e)  (paragraph repealed).
1978, c. 7, s. 26; 1988, c. 84, s. 611; 1992, c. 21, s. 375; 1996, c. 2, s. 678; 2004, c. 31, s. 25, s. 57; 2018, c. 23, s. 763; 2020, c. 1, s. 309.
26. The Office may,
(a)  at the request of a handicapped person, represent and assist him in dealings, in particular, with departments, public agencies, municipalities, school boards, educational institutions, institutions and insurers authorized under the Insurers Act (chapter A-32.1) to ensure the exercise of his rights;
(a.1)  make representations in behalf of a handicapped person and, in conjunction with advocacy and service organizations, if applicable, provide assistance if that person’s security is threatened, if the person is exploited in any manner or if the person’s basic needs are not met, and, if necessary, request that the authorities concerned conduct an inquiry;
(a.2)  ensure, at the local, regional and Québec-wide levels, the implementation of the intersectoral actions necessary for the integration of one or more handicapped persons, and participate on request in the coordination of those actions, in particular with respect to the development and implementation of service programs;
(b)  designate regional representatives and determine their functions, powers and duties;
(c)  conclude, in accordance with law, agreements with another government of Canada, a foreign government or a department or agency of any such government for the application of this Act;
(d)  subject to paragraph c, conclude agreements with any establishment or agency to promote the social, school and workplace integration of handicapped persons;
(e)  (paragraph repealed).
1978, c. 7, s. 26; 1988, c. 84, s. 611; 1992, c. 21, s. 375; 1996, c. 2, s. 678; 2004, c. 31, s. 25, s. 57; 2018, c. 23, s. 763.
26. The Office may,
(a)  at the request of a handicapped person, represent and assist him in dealings, in particular, with departments, public agencies, municipalities, school boards, educational institutions, institutions and insurance companies to ensure the exercise of his rights;
(a.1)  make representations in behalf of a handicapped person and, in conjunction with advocacy and service organizations, if applicable, provide assistance if that person’s security is threatened, if the person is exploited in any manner or if the person’s basic needs are not met, and, if necessary, request that the authorities concerned conduct an inquiry;
(a.2)  ensure, at the local, regional and Québec-wide levels, the implementation of the intersectoral actions necessary for the integration of one or more handicapped persons, and participate on request in the coordination of those actions, in particular with respect to the development and implementation of service programs;
(b)  designate regional representatives and determine their functions, powers and duties;
(c)  conclude, in accordance with law, agreements with another government of Canada, a foreign government or a department or agency of any such government for the application of this Act;
(d)  subject to paragraph c, conclude agreements with any establishment or agency to promote the social, school and workplace integration of handicapped persons;
(e)  (paragraph repealed).
1978, c. 7, s. 26; 1988, c. 84, s. 611; 1992, c. 21, s. 375; 1996, c. 2, s. 678; 2004, c. 31, s. 25, s. 57.
26. The Office may,
(a)  at the request of a handicapped person, represent and assist him in dealings with departments, public agencies, municipalities, school boards, educational institutions, institutions and insurance companies to ensure the exercise of his rights;
(b)  designate regional representatives and determine their functions, powers and duties;
(c)  conclude, in accordance with law, agreements with another government of Canada, a foreign government or a department or agency of any such government for the application of this Act;
(d)  subject to paragraph c, conclude agreements with any establishment or agency to promote the school, vocational and social integration of the handicapped;
(e)  determine criteria concerning the identification of handicapped persons.
1978, c. 7, s. 26; 1988, c. 84, s. 611; 1992, c. 21, s. 375; 1996, c. 2, s. 678.
26. The Office may,
(a)  at the request of a handicapped person, represent and assist him in dealings with departments, public agencies, municipal corporations, school boards, educational institutions, institutions and insurance companies to ensure the exercise of his rights;
(b)  designate regional representatives and determine their functions, powers and duties;
(c)  conclude, in accordance with law, agreements with another government of Canada, a foreign government or a department or agency of any such government for the application of this Act;
(d)  subject to paragraph c, conclude agreements with any establishment or agency to promote the school, vocational and social integration of the handicapped;
(e)  determine criteria concerning the identification of handicapped persons.
1978, c. 7, s. 26; 1988, c. 84, s. 611; 1992, c. 21, s. 375.
26. The Office may,
(a)  at the request of a handicapped person, represent and assist him in dealings with departments, public agencies, municipal corporations, school boards, educational institutions, establishments and insurance companies to ensure the exercise of his rights;
(b)  designate regional representatives and determine their functions, powers and duties;
(c)  conclude, in accordance with the law, agreements with another government of Canada, a foreign government or a department or agency of any such government for the application of this Act;
(d)  subject to paragraph c, conclude agreements with any establishment or agency to promote the school, vocational and social integration of the handicapped;
(e)  determine criteria concerning the identification of handicapped persons.
1978, c. 7, s. 26; 1988, c. 84, s. 611.
26. The Office may,
(a)  at the request of a handicapped person, represent and assist him in dealings with departments, public agencies, municipal and school corporations, educational institutions, establishments and insurance companies to ensure the exercise of his rights;
(b)  designate regional representatives and determine their functions, powers and duties;
(c)  conclude, in accordance with the law, agreements with another government of Canada, a foreign government or a department or agency of any such government for the application of this act;
(d)  subject to paragraph c, conclude agreements with any establishment or agency to promote the school, vocational and social integration of the handicapped;
(e)  determine criteria concerning the identification of handicapped persons.
1978, c. 7, s. 26.
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