DR must make a determination about your eligibility within 60 days. Any time the state cannot provide services to all eligible persons because of a lack of funding, people with the most significant disabilities must be served by DR before other individuals with less significant disabilities. Your IPE is developed jointly between you and DR, and should be revised annually. For technology, your IPE must specify the items you need, how they will be provided to you in most integrated setting and who will provide them. If you disagree with any DR decision, you have one year to ask for an internal review.
Mediation is voluntary.
It cannot be used to deny or delay your right to a hearing. Until the RAB's final decision, DR must continue the services you were receiving when the dispute arose. You have a right to submit evidence at the mediation or hearing. You also have a right to be represented in the mediation session or hearing by a person that you select. Upon request, CAP can assist and advocate for you at any stage of your appeal.