Section R6-4-104. Definitions

A.      “Act.” P.L. 93-112, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

B.       “Client.” Any individual receiving any services from Voca- tional Rehabilitation.

C.      “Consultant.” Unless stated otherwise, the consultant is the individual hired by the agency for the purpose of providing consultation.

D.      “Counselor.” Unless stated otherwise, the counselor is the Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.

E.       “Department.” Unless stated otherwise, the Department is the Department of Economic Security.

F.       “Eligible client.” Is any individual:

1.        Who has a physical or mental disability which for such individual constitutes or results in a substantial handicap to employment; and

2.        Who can reasonably be expected to benefit in terms of employability from the provision of VR services or for whom an extended evaluation of rehabilitation potential is necessary for the purpose of determining whether he might reasonably be expected to benefit in terms of employability from the provision of VR services; and

3.        Who has been so certified by a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.

G.      “Individualized Written Rehabilitation Program (IWRP).” An IWRP is a written program of services developed jointly by the Vocational Rehabilitation counselor and the client who has been determined eligible to receive services. It is a compre- hensive document including purposes, goals, responsibilities, services criteria and understandings.

H.      “Rehabilitation Services Bureau (RSB).” Is the organizational unit within DES responsible for the operation of the general Vocational Rehabilitation program, rehabilitation programs for the blind and the Disability Certification program.

I.        “State plan.” The approved plan for VR services and for inno- vative and expansion grant projects agreeing to administer such in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures established by the Secretary as a condition to receipt of federal funds under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Historical Note

Adopted effective June 14, 1977 (Supp. 77-3).