The purpose of this chapter is to allow persons with severe disabilities to live as self-sufficiently as possible. (Code 1981, § 30-6-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 399, § 1.) 30-6-3. ‘‘Personal assistance’’ defined. As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘personal assistance’’ means assistance which is required by a person with severe disabilities to achieve greater independence and which includes, but is not limited to, assistance with: (1) Routine bodily functions such as bowel or bladder care; (2) Dressing; (3) Household management, including, but not limited to, housecleaning and personal correspondence; (4) Preparation and consumption of food; 833 30-6-5 (5) Moving in and out of bed; (6) Routine bathing; (7) Transportation, community errands, and activities; and (8) Any other similar activity of daily living. (Code 1981, § 30-6-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 399, § 1.) 30-6-4. Authority of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to establish program. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is authorized to establish a personal assistance program for persons with severe disabilities residing in the State of Georgia. (Code 1981, § 30-6-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 399, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 3; Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 3/HB 1146.) 30-6-5. Establishment of standards and guidelines.