Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 72 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES › Section 92-72-001 - General Information

Current through June 17, 2024
001.01 Laws and Regulations
Laws and Regulations. The Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
				  Program operates pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act, found in the United States
				  Code, Title 29, Section 701 et. seq.; federal regulations found in the Code of
				  Federal Regulations, Chapter 34, Part 80 and Parts 360 et. seq.; Revised
				  Nebraska Statutes §
										79-11,121
				  et. seq.; and, the Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan which is filed
				  and updated annually with the United States Department of Education.
001.02 Administration
The program is administered under the general supervision
				  and direction of the Commissioner of Education. The Director is appointed by
				  the Commissioner, with the approval of the State Board of Education, in
				  accordance with established personnel standards and on the basis of the
				  Director's education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability in the
				  field of vocational rehabilitation. The Director shall, with the approval of
				  the Commissioner, establish and maintain appropriate subordinate administrative
				  units within the program.
001.03 Department Policies
Any policies, manuals, or procedures issued by the
				  Commissioner of Education or approved by the State Board of Education relating
				  to the internal operation of the State Department of Education shall apply to
				  all activities performed by the program.
001.04 Purposes
The purpose of the program is to operate a comprehensive and
				  coordinated program designed to provide individuals with disabilities with
				  vocational rehabilitation services which will increase their productivity and
				  employment opportunities, increase their ability to achieve independent living,
				  and maximize their community inclusion and integration so they may prepare for
				  and engage in gainful employment.
001.05 Services, Goods, and Supports
Services, Goods, and Supports. The program will provide
				  services reasonable and necessary to achieve an employment outcome to eligible
				  individuals with disabilities consistent with the individual's unique
				  strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests,
				  and informed choice.
001.06
				Responsibilities
The Program is responsible for all decisions concerning the
				  eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services; the nature and scope of
				  available vocational rehabilitation services; the provision of rehabilitation
				  services; the determination that a recipient has achieved an employment outcome
				  commensurate with his or her unique strengths, resources priorities, concerns,
				  abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choice; and, the allocation and
				  expenditure of program funds. These responsibilities may not be delegated to
				  any other organization or individual.
001.07 Individual Responsibilities
Individuals participating in the program as either an
				  applicant or a recipient have the following responsibilities:
001.07A. To be honest regarding their intent
				to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their unique strengths,
				resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and
				informed choices;
001.07B. To
				cooperate, which includes keeping scheduled appointments on time, following
				medical and other professional advice including advice provided by program
				staff, and completing all assignments and other tasks on time;
001.07C. To assume primary responsibility for
				identifying their employment outcomes, planning their vocational rehabilitation
				services, and carrying out their Individualized Plans for Employment;
001.07D. To help pay for the costs of
				services received by seeking out, applying for, and using any comparable
				services and benefits for which they are eligible; and,
001.07E. To keep in regular contact with
				program staff regarding case progression, including promptly informing program
				staff of changes in their personal and financial circumstances, and of problems
				encountered with services or service providers.