Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED › Title 192 - (NAC) NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE NEBRASKA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED › Chapter 1 - SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND COST CONTAINMENT › Section 192-1-011 - Vehicle Modifications

Current through June 17, 2024
011.01.
PURPOSE.
Vehicle modifications are strictly limited to
				those changes, adaptations, or adjustments to a recipient's vehicle that enable
				him or her to ride in the vehicle and are essential to achieve the employment
				outcome of the recipient.
011.02.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
Vehicle modifications are
				strictly limited to those vehicles that are in good working condition, have a
				reasonable expected life, and are suitable for the adaptations and
				modifications required by the recipient. If the vehicle age exceeds four (4)
				years or the vehicle mileage exceeds 50,000 miles, the recipient must provide a
				statement from a qualified mechanic showing that the vehicle is in good working
				condition. The recipient is responsible for the cost of any repairs needed to
				put the vehicle into good working condition.
011.03.
TITLE AND
				INSURANCE.
Vehicle modifications are strictly limited to those
				vehicles that are titled in the name of the recipient, his or her spouse, or
				his or her parent, and for which there is current full liability insurance
				coverage.
011.04.
PRICE
				QUOTATIONS.
Price quotations are required for the purchase of
				vehicle modifications costing over $500. Price quotations may be obtained
				according to the requirements in Section 005.02.
011.05.
EXCEPTIONS.
Vehicle modifications expressly do not include servo or joystick controlled
				steering, braking systems, or any other system that replaces the stock
				steering, braking system, or major part of the stock system provided as
				original equipment by the manufacturer.
011.06.
REPAIRS.
Repairs may be provided to any of the aids and devices that are already
				installed on a vehicle for purposes identified in 011.01.
011.07.
ACQUISITION OF
				VEHICLES.
NCBVl does not provide assistance for the acquisition of
				manufacturer modified or used modified vehicles. This restriction includes, but
				is not limited to, assistance with purchase, lease, rental, or any other means
				of acquiring a vehicle. This restriction also includes, but is not limited to,
				financial assistance with down payments, leasing or rental charges, financing
				or licensing fees, sales and use taxes, insurance premiums, or any other costs
				incurred in connection with acquiring a vehicle.
011.08.
FINANCIAL
				ASSISTANCE.
NCBVl may provide assistance up to the estimated value
				of the necessary adaptations and modifications if the recipient is purchasing a
				new vehicle that is modified by the manufacturer or a manufacturer approved
				vendor, or a used vehicle that is already adapted and modified. Any such
				financial assistance cannot exceed the estimated current value of the
				modifications (based on present average costs, and depreciation of 20% for each
				year of use from the date the modifications went into use).
011.09.
EXCEPTIONS.
The Deputy Director of Services has the authority and discretion to make
				reasonable exceptions to any state imposed vehicle modification regulations
				based on individual circumstances. An exception may be granted if he or she
				determines there is no alternative to accomplish the necessary accommodation in
				a safe manner.