California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 19000

WIC § 19000 Effective Jan 1, 2017Div. 10 · Part 1 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares as follows:

(1)Work is a valuable and important activity, both for individuals and society, and fulfills the need of an individual to be productive, promotes independence, enhances self-esteem, and allows for participation in the mainstream of life.

(2)Disability is a natural part of human experience and in no way diminishes the capacity of individuals to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, contribute to society, pursue meaningful careers, and enjoy inclusion and integration in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of society.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 190, Sec. 2. (AB 2877) Effective January 1, 2017.