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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0306 - TRANSPORTATION

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(a) Transportation
				  services may be provided at any time during the rehabilitation process
				  including initial evaluation and extended evaluation. These services are
				  supplementary to other rehabilitation services and shall be provided only to
				  enable the client to derive full benefit from other services.
(b) Transportation services may include
				  travel for an attendant or escort of the client, as well as the client, when
				  necessary to enable the client to receive other services. Transportation may be
				  by public or private conveyance depending upon the circumstances of the
				  individual client and the availability and appropriateness of the
				  transportation system.
(c) The
				  Division maintains a limit on the cost of transportation services for a
				  complete vocational rehabilitation program. Exceptions may be made by the
				  Division upon a showing of good cause. The schedule of limits on transportation
				  costs may be inspected at the Division's State office, 805 Ruggles Drive,
				  Dorothea Dix Campus, Raleigh, North Carolina between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
				  through Friday.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0307 - SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF CLIENT'S FAMILY

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The Division may provide services to members of a client's
					 family if the client is eligible for services or for extended evaluation and
					 the services to be provided to the family members will aid the client's
					 rehabilitation program, are essential to the program's success, and are not
					 readily available through other agencies.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0308 - INTERPRETER SERVICES FOR THE DEAF

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(a) Interpreter
				  services for the deaf may be provided at any time during the rehabilitation
				  process including initial evaluation and extended evaluation. These services
				  shall be provided when a client with communication problems is unable to
				  communicate with the counselor or is unable to participate in job placement or
				  training without the assistance of an interpreter.
(b) The Division will pay for interpreter
				  services of a Division-approved interpreter at a rate of payment reflecting
				  competence and certification. The Division maintains an ascending pay scale
				  reflecting the qualifications of interpreters. This pay scale may be inspected
				  at the Division's State office, 805 Ruggles Drive, Dorothea Dix Campus,
				  Raleigh, North Carolina, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
				  Friday.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990; October 20, 1979;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0309 - READER SERVICES AND MOBILITY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

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Reader services and mobility services for the blind are
					 generally provided under a separate state plan for vocational rehabilitation by
					 the Division of Services for the Blind. The Division of Vocational
					 Rehabilitation Services may provide such services to a client upon referral
					 from the Division of Services for the Blind if the client also meets the
					 eligibility requirements of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
					 Services.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0310 - TELECOMMUNICATION, SENSORY, AND OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS

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Telecommunication, sensory, and other technological aids
					 and devices may be provided to clients who are eligible for services or for
					 extended evaluation. These services are available to aid the client in securing
					 employment and completing the rehabilitation program.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0311 - RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES

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Recruitment and training services may be provided to
					 clients who are eligible for rehabilitation services or for extended
					 evaluation. On-the-job training or college training may be provided in the
					 fields of rehabilitation, health, welfare, public safety, and law enforcement
					 and in other public service fields.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0312 - PLACEMENT

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Placement services may be provided to clients who have been
					 determined eligible for vocational rehabilitation services. Services shall be
					 provided either directly by the Division or through other public employment
					 services.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0313 - POST EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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Post-employment services may be provided to clients who
					 have been determined eligible for a program of rehabilitation services and have
					 been successfully rehabilitated into employment. Post-employment services shall
					 be available when needed by the individual to maintain or regain suitable
					 employment.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0314 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

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(a) Assistance in obtaining occupational
				  licenses, tools, equipment, initial stocks and supplies may be provided to
				  clients determined eligible for rehabilitation services. Occupational licenses,
				  permits, or other forms of written authority required by state, county, city or
				  other government units in order for clients to participate in employment may be
				  included, but privilege licenses shall not be included. Occupational tools or
				  other placement equipment and supplies, including livestock, may be provided to
				  the extent necessary for suitable and practical placement of the
				  client.
(b) The Division may assist
				  in the purchase of computers if assistive technology is required by the client
				  for purposes of augmentative communication, environmental controls, or when
				  voice recognition or equivalent adaptive input devices are required for the
				  individual to complete the IPE/IPIL.
(c) The Division shall not purchase upgrades
				  or improved versions of assistive technology unless the progression of the
				  individual's disability requires such an upgrade.
(d) Division assistance with software shall
				  be limited to five hundred dollars ($500.00) unless the software is required
				  for the purposes outlined in Paragraph (b) of this Rule.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545.1;
					 143-546.1;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.48;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Temporary Amendment July 3, 2001;
Amended Eff.
					 August 1, 2002;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0315 - REHABILITATION ENGINEERING SERVICES

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Rehabilitation engineering technology services shall be
					 provided to applicants and clients to the extent necessary to assist them in
					 accessing vocational rehabilitation services and in accomplishing their
					 vocational rehabilitation goal. Applicants shall be evaluated to determine
					 their need for engineering technology services. Clients eligible for vocational
					 rehabilitation services or extended evaluation shall be provided engineering
					 technology services, as appropriate, as a part of their individualized written
					 rehabilitation program, to overcome or reduce barriers in training, employment,
					 transportation, and independent living.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 143B-10(j);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.42;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0300 - SCOPE AND NATURE OF SERVICES › Section 89C .0316 - OTHER GOODS AND SERVICES

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(a)
				  Modification of a client's residence or vehicle is limited as follows:
(1) A limit of twelve thousand dollars
				  ($12,000) shall be placed on modification projects when the residence is owned
				  by the client or the client's immediate family.
(2) Modifications to a mobile home owned by
				  the client or the client's family which is located on land owned by the client
				  or client's family, except for those situations where exterior modifications
				  are not permanently affixed to a parcel of rented or leased land and are
				  moveable with the mobile home, shall not exceed eight thousand five hundred
				  dollars ($8,500) per project. Modifications to a mobile home not meeting the
				  ownership and land ownership requirements stated in this Paragraph shall not
				  exceed five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) per project.
(3) Modifications to rented or leased
				  residences shall not exceed five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) per
				  project.
(4) The limitations
				  indicated in (1) through (3) of this Paragraph apply unless a higher amount is
				  needed to meet the cost of unforseen structural damage needing repair or
				  adaptive equipment and related assistive technology and devices necessary:
(A) to accommodate the individual's degree of
				  disability, and
(B) to enable the
				  individual to complete the rehabilitation program or meet the goals of the
				  independent living program.
Amounts exceeding the limitations must be approved by the
					 Division's Modification Review Committee.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0400 - METHODS TO ASSURE NONDISCRIMINATION › Section 89C .0401 - COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

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(a) The
				  Division shall administer its program of services in compliance with the
				  provisions of federal statutes and regulations regarding nondiscrimination as
				  outlined in 34 C.F.R.
				  76.500. No person shall be excluded on the
				  basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap from participation
				  in, or receiving the benefits of, any care or service provided by the Division.
				  This includes services rendered directly by the Division and those arranged for
				  by the Division and provided by a vendor as part of an individualized written
				  rehabilitation program.
(b) The
				  Division shall not approve any application for or make any expenditure for the
				  establishment of a workshop or rehabilitation facility or for the acquisition
				  of initial equipment until the applicant signs an assurance of compliance form
				  indicating that the facility will be operated in compliance with Title VI of
				  the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 76.500;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0400 - METHODS TO ASSURE NONDISCRIMINATION › Section 89C .0402 - VENDOR COMPLIANCE

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(a) The Division
				  shall use only those training vendors, treatment vendors, community
				  rehabilitation program vendors, and room and board vendors who have been
				  approved by the Division and determined to be in compliance with Title VI of
				  the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Vendors may request approval or the Division may
				  request that a vendor or facility consider serving Division clients. In either
				  case, a staff member of the Division shall conduct an on-site vendor review to
				  determine that the vendor is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
				  Act of 1964. In addition, the vendor shall sign an assurance of compliance form
				  indicating that services will be provided in compliance with Title VI of the
				  Civil Rights Act of 1964.
(b)
				  Out-of-state vendors may be added to the Division's list of approved vendors
				  upon certification from the respective state's Division of Vocational
				  Rehabilitation Services that the vendor is in compliance with Title VI of the
				  Civil Rights Act of 1964.
(c)
				  Vendors who wish to be added to the Division's list of those in compliance with
				  Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shall contact:
Section Chief, Program Policy, Planning, and
					 Evaluation
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
805 Ruggles Drive
2801 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2801
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 76.500;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. March 1, 2007; July 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0400 - METHODS TO ASSURE NONDISCRIMINATION › Section 89C .0403 - RESOLVING AREAS OF NON COMPLIANCE

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(a) If
				  Division staff determines that an approved vendor is not in compliance with
				  Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Division shall inform the vendor
				  of the area of non-compliance. The vendor shall agree to a plan to correct the
				  areas of non-compliance.
(b) The
				  Division shall monitor implementation of the plan. If the vendor fails to
				  correct the area of non-compliance the Division shall remove the vendor from
				  the list of approved vendors.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 76.500;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0400 - METHODS TO ASSURE NONDISCRIMINATION › Section 89C .0404 - COMPLAINTS

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(a) The
				  interviewing rehabilitation counselor or other designated staff member shall
				  inform applicants and clients that services, financial aid, and other benefits
				  of the program are provided on a non-discriminatory basis, as required by the
				  Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
				  504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
				  They shall also be informed of their right to file a complaint if they believe
				  that discrimination is taking place in violation of the Federal statutes or
				  regulations.
(b) All complaints
				  concerning discrimination shall be filed in writing, shall describe the type of
				  discrimination alleged, and shall indicate when and where such discrimination
				  took place, including any pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding the
				  alleged discrimination.
(c) The
				  complaint shall be signed by the person making it and shall be addressed to the
				  U.S. Department of Education, Office For Civil Rights, Region IV, P. O. Box
				  2048, Atlanta, Georgia 30301.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 76.500;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1990; October 20, 1979;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0500 - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES › Section 89C .0501 - COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

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(a) The
				  Division shall administer its Supported Employment Program in compliance with
				  the provisions of federal regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 363 which are incorporated
				  by reference.
(b) The Code of
				  Federal Regulations incorporated by reference in this Rule shall automatically
				  include any later amendments thereto as allowed by
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.6. Copies of 34 C.F.R. Part 363 may
				  be obtained at no cost from the Division.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545;
					 143-546;
					 150B-21.6; 34 C.F.R. Part
					 363;
Eff. October 1, 1994;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0500 - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES › Section 89C .0502 - ELIGIBILITY AND MOST SIGNIFICANT DISABILITY

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The Supported Employment Program shall serve only those
					 individuals with the most significant disabilities as defined in
					 10A NCAC
					 89A.0102.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545;
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 363.3;
Eff. October 1,
					 1994;
Amended Eff. March 1, 2007;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0600 - ORDER OF SELECTION FOR SERVICES › Section 89C .0601 - APPLICABILITY OF POLICY

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The rules in this Section specify the order of selection
					 for services that shall be followed by the Division in its general program when
					 it does not have the financial or staff resources to serve all eligible
					 individuals who apply for services. The rules do not apply to the Independent
					 Living Program. The rules do not apply if an order of selection for services
					 has not been implemented by the Division Director.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545A;
					 143-546A;
					 P.L.
					 102-569, s. 101(a)(5)(A);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.36;
Eff. October 1,
					 1994;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1998;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0600 - ORDER OF SELECTION FOR SERVICES › Section 89C .0602 - IMPLEMENTATION OF ORDER OF SELECTION

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(a) The
				  Division Director shall make a determination of the necessity for implementing
				  the order of selection specified in these Rules.
(b) When the Division Director determines
				  that the order of selection shall be implemented, it shall be implemented on a
				  statewide basis and the Director shall also determine how many priority
				  categories can be served within available resources and notify Division staff
				  of this decision.
(c) The Division
				  shall provide written notification to all cooperative programs with which it
				  has written agreements and all vendors of services as appropriate of its
				  decision to implement an order of selection.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545A;
					 143-546A;
					 P.L.
					 102-569, s. 101(a)(5)(A);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.36;
Eff. October 1,
					 1994;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0600 - ORDER OF SELECTION FOR SERVICES › Section 89C .0603 - PRIORITY CATEGORIES

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(a) The Division
				  shall determine each individual's priority category at the time the individual
				  is determined eligible for services. The eligible individual shall be placed in
				  the highest category (beginning with Category One) for which he/she
				  qualifies.
(b) The Division shall
				  notify each eligible individual of his/her priority classification in writing
				  at the same time the notification of eligibility is provided.
(c) The priority categories for order of
				  selection for services for eligible individuals are as follows:
(1) Category One: Individuals with a most
				  significant (MSD) disability who are seriously limited in four functional
				  capacity areas;
(2) Category Two:
				  Individuals with a most significant disability (MSD) who are seriously limited
				  in three functional capacity areas;
(3) Category Three: Individuals with a
				  significant disability (SD) who are seriously limited in two functional
				  capacity areas;
(4) Category Four:
				  Individuals with a significant disability (SD) who are seriously limited in one
				  functional capacity area;
(5)
				  Category Five: Individuals with a non-significant and permanent disability that
				  results in permanent functional limitations and who will require multiple
				  vocational rehabilitation services to obtain an employment outcome;
				  and
(6) Category Six: Any eligible
				  individual who does not qualify for placement in a higher category.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0600 - ORDER OF SELECTION FOR SERVICES › Section 89C .0605 - POST EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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When a former client requires post-employment services and
					 is otherwise eligible for such services, the services shall be provided without
					 regard for the order of selection.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545A;
					 143-546A;
					 P.L.
					 102-569, s. 101(a)(5)(A);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.36;
Eff. October 1,
					 1994;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0600 - ORDER OF SELECTION FOR SERVICES › Section 89C .0606 - CASE FINDING AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS

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(a)
				  Case finding efforts shall not be modified because of an order of selection.
				  The Division has a continuing responsibility to make the public and referral
				  sources aware of the services it has to offer eligible individuals with
				  disabilities, especially those with significant or most significant
				  disabilities. Referral sources shall be informed of an existing order of
				  selection or of the potential of an order of selection being implemented, but
				  they shall be reassured that this should not discourage referrals or
				  applications.
(b) The Division
				  shall implement an information and referral program adequate to ensure that
				  individuals with disabilities, including eligible individuals with disabilities
				  who do not meet the Division's order of selection criteria for acceptance of
				  services, are provided accurate vocational rehabilitation information and
				  guidance which may include counseling and referral for job placement using
				  appropriate mode of communication to assist them in preparing for, securing,
				  retaining, or regaining employment.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545.1;
					 143-546.1;
					 P.L.
					 102-569, s. 101(a)(5)(A);
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.37;
Eff. October 1,
					 1994;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1998;
Temporary Amendment
					 Eff. January 26, 2003; May 1, 2002;
Amended Eff. August 1,
					 2004;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter C - PROGRAM RULES › Section .0600 - ORDER OF SELECTION FOR SERVICES › Section 89C .0607 - THIRD PARTY FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS

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The Division shall ensure that its funding arrangements for
					 providing services, including third-party arrangements and establishment
					 grants, are consistent with the order of selection.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545A;
					 143-546A;
					 P.L.
					 102-569, s. 101(a)(5)(A);
Eff. October
					 1, 1994;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0100 - GENERAL POLICIES › Section 89D .0101 - GENERAL POLICIES

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The Division shall use, whenever feasible, facilities and
					 providers of services who are accredited by a public authority or professional
					 organizations that grants accreditation in the related program area or areas of
					 service provided. Providers of community rehabilitation program services shall
					 be accredited by an entity approved by the Division. In other cases, facilities
					 shall be selected on the condition that they appear upon investigation to be
					 best adapted to render the specific services required. Questions from the
					 general public with regards to these standards may be directed in writing
					 to:
Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
805 Ruggles Drive
2801 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2801
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2007; July 1, 1990; October 20,
					 1979;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0200 - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES › Section 89D .0201 - TYPES OF FACILITIES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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(a) It is
				  the policy of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to use
				  whenever feasible facilities that are accredited by the appropriate public
				  authority or professional organization. Facilities are selected for use in
				  providing the client's rehabilitation program based on the individualized
				  rehabilitation needs of the client. Facilities may include hospitals,
				  convalescent and nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, colleges, universities,
				  community colleges and technical schools, community rehabilitation programs,
				  and many others as needed by the client.
(b) Any facility in which vocational
				  rehabilitation services are provided and any provider of vocational
				  rehabilitation services shall meet the program accessibility and special
				  communication requirements specified in
				  34 C.F.R.
				  361.51.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-545.1;
					 143-546.1;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.51;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2001;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0200 - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES › Section 89D .0202 - HOSPITAL STANDARDS

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(a) Hospitals shall
				  currently be certified to participate in the medicare and medicaid programs by
				  the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service
				  Regulation, or shall hold an accreditation from the Joint Commission on
				  Accreditation of Hospitals.
(b)
				  Hospitals shall be served (within a 25 mile radius) by at least a surgeon and
				  an internist or a board certified family practitioner who is eligible and
				  willing to serve on the agency's panel of physicians and provide care to
				  vocational rehabilitation clients.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1990;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0200 - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES › Section 89D .0203 - CONVALESCENT AND NURSING HOME STANDARDS

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes
					 convalescent and nursing homes that are licensed or certified by the Department
					 of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service
					 Regulation.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0200 - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES › Section 89D .0204 - COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM STANDARDS

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(a) The
				  following definitions apply to the terms as used in this Rule:
(1) "Community rehabilitation program" means
				  a program that provides directly or facilitates the provision of one or more of
				  the following vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with
				  disabilities to enable those individuals to maximize their opportunities for
				  employment, including career advancement:
(A)
				  Medical, psychiatric, psychological, social, and vocational services that are
				  provided under one management.
(B)
				  Testing, fitting, or training in the use of prosthetic and orthotic
				  devices.
(C) Recreational
				  therapy.
(D) Physical and
				  occupational therapy.
(E) Speech,
				  language, and hearing therapy.
(F)
				  Psychiatric, psychological, and social services, including positive behavior
				  management.
(G) Assessment for
				  determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs.
(H) Rehabilitation technology.
(I) Job development, placement, and retention
				  services.
(J) Evaluation or control
				  of specific disabilities.
(K)
				  Orientation and mobility services for individuals who are blind.
(L) Extended employment.
(M) Psychosocial rehabilitation
				  services.
(N) Supported employment
				  services and extended services.
(O)
				  Services to family members if necessary to enable the applicant or eligible
				  individual to achieve an employment outcome.
(P) Personal assistance services.
(Q) Services similar to the services
				  described in Subparagraph (A) through (P) of this Paragraph.
(R) Trial Work.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0200 - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES › Section 89D .0205 - SPEECH AND HEARING CENTERS STANDARDS

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes
					 speech and hearing centers that in addition to meeting minimum standards for
					 equipment, have staff which have been licensed by the State Board of Examiners
					 for Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology. Minimum standards for
					 equipment include:
(1) A sound treated
				  test room separated from the tester and testing equipment;
(2) An audiometer with a pure tone range of
				  at least 250 Hz to 8000 Hz to include 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 Hz;
(3) Calibration of equipment; and
(4) It is desirable to have:
(a) Impedance audiometry,
(b) Bekesey,
(c) ABLE,
(d) SISI,
(e) Tone decay.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0200 - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES › Section 89D .0206 - STANDARDS FOR POSTSECONDARY TRAINING FACILITIES

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(a) Except
				  for the facilities indicated in Paragraph (b) of this Rule, the Division shall
				  utilize only those in-State postsecondary training facilities that are licensed
				  by, or have their program approved by, one of the following:
(1) Board of Governors of the University of
				  North Carolina (G.S. 116-15);
(2) Office of Proprietary Schools, N.C.
				  Department of Community Colleges (Article 8 of G.S. 115D);
(3) NC Board of Barber Examiners
				  (G.S.
				  86A-22);
(4) NC Division of Motor Vehicles (G.S.
				  Chapter 20, Article 14 Commercial Driver Training Schools);
(5) NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
				  (G.S.
				  88B-16);
(6) NC Division of Health Service Regulation
				  - Nurse's Aide I Programs (G.S.
				  131E-104);
(7) NC Board of Nursing - Nurse's Aide II
				  Programs (G.S. 90-171.55);
(8) NC Appraisal Board [G.S.
				  93E-1-10];
(9) NC Real Estate Commission [G.S.
				  93A-4(d)];
(10) NC Board of Massage and Body Work
				  Therapy, [G.S. 90-631]; or
(11) Other licensure boards for which a
				  training facility or program has written verification that the licensure board
				  is the appropriate licensing body and from which the facility or program holds
				  a current license.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0300 - STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES › Section 89D .0301 - GENERAL POLICIES

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
					 maintains standards for the selection of professional and other personnel
					 utilized in providing rehabilitation services to clients. The aim of such
					 standards is to assure a high quality of services. It is the policy of the
					 agency to allow the client to freely choose the physician for diagnostic and
					 treatment services whenever possible and desirable, so long as the chosen
					 physician meets the requirement standards and qualifications of the
					 agency.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0300 - STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES › Section 89D .0302 - MEDICAL SERVICES' PERSONNEL STANDARDS

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(a) The
				  Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services maintains a policy in the
				  provision of specialty medical services of using a medical specialist who holds
				  certificates from the American College of Surgeons or the American Specialty
				  Board where such boards have been established, or physicians who have
				  established eligibility for examination by such boards.
(b) Medical diagnosis and medical treatment
				  are provided to clients only by physicians who are licensed to practice
				  medicine and surgery, are board eligible in their specialty, and are otherwise
				  qualified by training and experience to perform the specific services
				  required.
(c) Dental diagnosis and
				  treatment are provided only by dentists who are licensed to dentistry, dental
				  surgery, and are otherwise qualified by training and experience to perform the
				  specific dental services required.
(d) Personnel providing physical or
				  occupational therapy services are registered or graduates from a school
				  generally accepted by the respective professions as providing quality training
				  and certification by the respective professional organization. When therapists
				  with such qualifications are not available, other experienced therapists may be
				  used.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. October 20, 1979;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0300 - STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES › Section 89D .0303 - SPEECH THERAPISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS STANDARDS

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes
					 individuals which have been licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech
					 and Language Pathology and Audiology.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0300 - STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES › Section 89D .0304 - PSYCHOLOGISTS STANDARDS

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes
					 the standards of the licensing authority under the North Carolina Board of
					 Examiners in Professional Psychology, and applies the exemptions under the
					 state statute creating this board as is appropriate.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0300 - STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES › Section 89D .0305 - ON THE JOB TRAINING PERSONNEL STANDARDS

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in its
					 selection of facilities for on-the-job training will use standards based upon
					 the ability of the facility to provide an instructor who has trade competency
					 and experience in training other workers in the operations to be performed.
					 Other factors which are considered include adequate equipment and instructional
					 materials, a plan of graduated progress in the job to be learned, and an
					 efficiently organized instructional schedule.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0300 - STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES › Section 89D .0306 - HEARING AID DEALERS STANDARDS

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes
					 hearing aid vendors which have been licensed by the State Board of Hearing Aid
					 Dealers and Fitters.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 89 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS › Section .0300 - STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES › Section 89D .0307 - PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services requires
					 that all vendors of prosthetic and orthotic appliance be certified by the
					 American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Additionally,
					 the vendor must have a shop that meets the board's standards for cleanliness,
					 safety, and competence.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 143-546;
					 34 C.F.R.
					 361.45;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 1,
					 2016.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 93 - THE GOVERNOR MOREHEAD SCHOOL

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The rules in this Chapter,
			 10A NCAC
			 93, have been transferred and recodified as
			 16 NCAC
			 06I effective June 1, 2011. The transfer and
			 recodification of these rules was authorized in Session Law 2010-31 s.
			 10.21A.(a).
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 94 - NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF

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The rules in this Chapter,
			 10A NCAC
			 94, have been transferred and recodified as
			 16 NCAC
			 06J effective June 1, 2011. The transfer and
			 recodification of these rules was authorized in Session Law 2010-31 s.
			 10-21A.(a).