Section 569 - Rehabilitation (Adm. Code Section 2209)The Department of Labor and Industry shall have the power:
(a) To render aid to persons injured in industrial pursuits, to arrange for medical treatment for such persons, and procure artificial limbs and appliances to enable them to engage in remunerative occupations;(b) To make surveys to ascertain the number and condition of physically handicapped persons within the Commonwealth;(c) To cooperate with the Department of Public Instruction in arranging for training courses in the public schools, or other educational institutions, for persons injured in industrial pursuits, and to arrange for such courses in industrial or agricultural establishments;(d) To such extent as the department shall have funds available for the purpose, to provide maintenance for such injured persons during such training in such amounts as may be provided by law.1929, April 9, P.L. 177, art. XXII, § 2209.