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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 23 - SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES › Section 612:10-7-230.5 - DRS Monitoring [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 19 Ok Reg
					 1819, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1687, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 27 Ok Reg
					 1589, eff 7-1-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 23 - SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES › Section 612:10-7-231 - Services to groups of persons with disabilities [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Revoked at
					 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 23 - SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES › Section 612:10-7-232 - Placement

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(a) Placement is
				  the joint responsibility of the counselor and client. The counselor must start
				  preparing the client for placement prior to completion of training or other
				  employment related services.
(b)
				  Job placement services may be provided by DRS counselors, job placement
				  specialists employed by the agency, or through procurement of services from
				  other entities that offer job placement assistance. In addition, the agency's
				  Supported Employment (SE) and Employment and Retention (E&R) programs make
				  job placement services available through contracts with certified
				  vendors.
Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency) ; Added
						at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94 ; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99
						(emergency) ; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99 ; Amended at 20 Ok Reg
						1771, eff 7-1-03 ; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2186, eff 7-1-05 ; Amended at 28 Ok Reg
						1832, eff 7-1-11 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 872, eff
						7-1-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 23 - SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES › Section 612:10-7-233 - Special consideration in state government employment for persons with severe disabilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Oklahoma
				  statute [74 O.S. 840-4.12] establishes provisions to promote the employment of
				  persons with severe disabilities in state government. The law waives written
				  entrance examinations and certain other hiring procedures administered by Human
				  Capital Management (HCM) for persons who are certified as having a severe
				  disability based on standards and criteria established by the Administrator of
				  HCM. Such applicants must be legal residents of Oklahoma and must meet minimum
				  qualifications specified in applicable job specifications. Rules implementing
				  the provisions of 74 O.S. 840-4.12 are found at OAC
				  260:25-9-100.
				  HCM rules refer to these provisions as the Optional Program for Hiring
				  Applicants with Disabilities.
(b)
				  For purposes of the Optional Program for Hiring Applicants with Disabilities,
				  the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) shall certify that an applicant
				  has a severe disability according to the definition of "individual with a
				  severe disability" in OAC
				  612:10-1-2, which the
				  HCM Administrator has established as the standard for disability certification.
				  DRS shall provide electronic or written verification of an applicant's severe
				  disability to the applicant and to Human Capital Management.
(c) Counselors will document the severity of
				  the disability using existing DRS case information for current or former
				  clients. Individuals who have not been DRS clients will provide the counselor
				  with documentation necessary for determining that the individual has a severe
				  physical or mental impairment which seriously limits one or more functional
				  capacities. Medical examinations may not be purchased solely to certify
				  eligibility under 74 O.S. 840-4.12.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 13 Ok Reg 1739, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at
					 26 Ok Reg 1690, eff 7-1-09
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 23 - SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES › Section 612:10-7-234 - Computers and high tech electronic equipment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Computers and other high tech electronic equipment may be
					 purchased if the equipment is needed for training or participation in the
					 rehabilitation process, or is essential to the client's achievement of his or
					 her employment outcome.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 12 Ok Reg 1487, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 809, eff 1-24-97 (emergency);
					 Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2332, eff 7-1-97; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99
					 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1771,
					 eff 7-1-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 23 - SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES › Section 612:10-7-235 - Support Services for Employment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Support Services for Employment (SSE) are
				  provided to any eligible DRS client. The service model consists of four
				  independent stand-alone services that can be used to assist the client in
				  reaching a competitive employment outcome.SSE services can be used
				  simultaneously with any other DRS service. SSE services include:
(1) Employment Support Assessment;
(2) Life Skills Management;
(3) Community Integration; and
(4) Housing Modification.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-240 - Overview of transition from school to work services

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(a) Transition services is a coordinated set
				  of activities for a student with a disability that promotes movement from the
				  public schools to post-school activities. Transition services represent the
				  next set of services on the continuum of VR services available to eligible
				  individuals. Transition services, for eligible students with disabilities,
				  provide for further development and pursuit of career interests with
				  postsecondary education, vocational training, job search, job placement, job
				  retention, job follow-up, and job follow along. The transition process is
				  outcome based, leading to post-secondary education, vocational training,
				  competitive integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing
				  and adult education, adult services, independent living, and/or community
				  participation consistent with the informed choice of the individual.
(b) The Transition from School to Work
				  Program is implemented through a cooperative agreement between DRS and each
				  participating local secondary school district, private school, charter school,
				  home school organization and Career and Technology Education Center, through an
				  MOU with the State Department of Education. The Transition Coordinator in DRS
				  State Office acts as the liaison with the State Department of Education, and
				  provides statewide coordination and technical assistance for the Transition
				  from School to Work Program.
(c)
				  Transition services must be based on the individual student's needs, taking
				  into account the student's preferences and interests. Transition planning will
				  include, to the extent needed, services in the areas of:
(1) instruction;
(2) community experiences;
(3) development of employment and other
				  post-school adult living objectives, including job skill training available
				  through vocational-technical schools;
(4) if appropriate, acquisition of daily
				  living skills and a functional vocational evaluation;
(5) that promotes or facilitates the
				  achievement of the employment outcome identified in the student's or youth's
				  individualized plan for employment; and
(6) that includes outreach to and engagement
				  of the parents, or, as appropriate, the representative of such a student or
				  youth with a disability or other needs specific to the individual.
(7) supported employment services can be
				  initiated during the final graduating semester of high school,
				  34 CFR 361.5(c)
				  (54) (iii-v).
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-241 - Subminimum wage for youth with disabilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
DRS must provide documentation in collaboration with the
					 local school district of specific services to youth ages 14-24 if those
					 individuals are known by DRS to be seeking subminimum wage work. This
					 documentation must be provided as soon as possible but no later than 45 days
					 after services are completed, or 90 calendar days, if additional time is
					 necessary due to extenuating circumstances which should be interpreted
					 narrowly. The documentation must include the following:
(1) Pre-Employment Transition Services
				  provided by the school and/or DRS as applicable;
(2) Application for DRS where they are found
				  eligible or ineligible;
(3) Youth
				  had an approved IPE with a competitive integrated employment goal;
(4) Youth with a disability was unable to
				  achieve the employment outcome specified in their IPE and has a closed case
				  with DRS;
(5) Youth received career
				  counseling, and information and referrals from DRS to other Federal and State
				  programs and other resources in the individual's geographic area that offer
				  employment-related services and supports to enable the individual to explore,
				  discover, experience, and attain competitive integrated employment.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-242 - Pre-Employment Transition Services

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(a)
Students with a Disability.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) must
				  collaborate with local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide, or arrange for
				  the provision of, Pre-employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for all students
				  with a disability in need of such services.
(1) A "Student with a Disability" as defined
				  in Oklahoma is ages 16 through 21 and eligible for and receiving special
				  education or related services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP);
				  or an individual with a disability for purposes of Section 504 (individual does
				  not need to have a 504 plan to meet the definition requirements).
(2) An individual as young as 14 years old
				  may be considered a "Student with a Disability" if Pre-ETS is determined
				  necessary by the IEP team.
(3) The
				  definition of "Student with a Disability" applies to all students enrolled in
				  educational programs, including postsecondary education programs or other
				  recognized education programs, so long as they satisfy the age requirements.
				  The definition is inclusive of secondary students who are homeschooled, as well
				  as students in other non-traditional secondary educational programs.
(4) A student with a disability receiving
				  pre-employment transition services is a client for whom goods and services may
				  be procured in the same manner as for clients with an approved Individualized
				  Plan for Employment.
(5) Students
				  with disabilities do not need to apply and be determined eligible for the VR
				  program to receive pre-employment transition services. However, these students
				  may not receive any VR services other than pre-employment transition services
				  until they apply, and are determined eligible, for VR services, and have an
				  approved IPE.
(6) Eligible
				  students with disabilities, that is, those students who have applied and been
				  determined eligible for the VR program, are able to receive any VR services,
				  including pre-employment transition services, necessary to assist them in
				  achieving their employment outcome, so long as those services are identified on
				  their IPEs.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-244 - Overview of transition from school to work services [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg
					 1487, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 3738, eff 9-10-97 (emergency); Amended
					 at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1614, eff 7-1-99; Amended
					 at 20 Ok Reg 1771, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-246 - Cooperative agreements for transition services

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Cooperative agreements are entered into by the Department
					 of Rehabilitation Services and the Local Educational Agency (LEA), private
					 school, charter school, home school organization and Career and Technology
					 Education Center to facilitate cooperative working relationships leading to
					 positive employment outcomes for eligible students with disabilities, including
					 those served through an individualized education program (IEP), Section 504
					 Plan, or those with other documented disabilities. Each agreement sets the
					 framework for a comprehensive and coordinated effort to identify and serve all
					 students with physical and/or mental disabilities enrolled in secondary school
					 or attending CareerTech during secondary school or being home schooled who are
					 jointly eligible. Continuous and uninterrupted services are provided through
					 common areas without duplication or encroachment of the separate programs.
					 Staff should refer to the cooperative agreement in addition to the policy
					 contained in this Part.
Added at 12 Ok Reg
					 1487, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-247 - Confidentiality of records

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Only the information directly related to the administration
					 of the individual's transition program are to be released to the LEA in
					 accordance with
					 612:10-1-5. The
					 cooperating agencies will allow each other to copy information under guidelines
					 established for participating and/or cooperating agencies under SDE and DRS
					 regulations.
Added at 12 Ok Reg
					 1487, eff 7-1-95
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-248 - Coordination of Individualized Education Program and Individualized Plan for Employment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The
				  individualized plan for employment for a student with a disability must be
				  coordinated with the individualized education program or 504 services, as
				  applicable, for that individual in terms of the goals, objectives, and services
				  identified in the education program.
				  34 CFR
				  361.46(d)
(b) The development and approval of an
				  individualized plan for employment as early as possible during the transition
				  planning process and not later than the time a student with a disability
				  determined to be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services leaves the
				  school setting or, if the State agency is operating under an order of
				  selection, before each eligible student with a disability able to be served
				  under the order leaves the school setting.
				  34 CFR
				  361.22(a) (2). No break in
				  required rehabilitation services will occur for eligible students exiting the
				  secondary school when a case has been opened while in high school.
(c) Case recording.
(1) The Local Educational Agency and DRS must
				  document coordination of objectives and services planned in an individual's
				  IEP/Section 504 Plan and IPE. Both documents, as well as other case
				  documentation, must reflect the effective interaction of the two agencies in
				  providing the services necessary for a smooth transition from school to work.
(2) Documentation of attended IEP
				  meetings and results of those meetings.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-249 - Counselor responsibilities in the Transition from School to Work Program [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg
					 1487, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99 (emergency); Amended
					 at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2186, eff 7-1-05; Revoked
					 at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 7 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Part 25 - TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM › Section 612:10-7-250 - Reporting Credential Attainment and Skill Gains for High School Transition Students

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(a) Under the WIOA,
				  workforce agencies are required to report the percentage of those participants
				  enrolled in secondary education who attained a recognized credential during
				  participation in or within one year after closure of the case. This is based on
				  the sub-regulatory guidance related to the implementation and operation of the
				  performance accountability system under section 116 of WIOA and the
				  implementing regulations in 34 CFR parts 361 subpart E.
(b) For reportable high school students, the
				  recognized Secondary Credential is the achievement of a High School Diploma,
				  recognized by the State of Oklahoma. Progress toward completing requirements
				  for a diploma is reported as a Measurable Skill Gain (MSG).
(c) In order to properly report credentials
				  and skill gains, the high school education goal must be included on the IPE for
				  any Student With Disability (SWD) for whom a plan is developed while still
				  enrolled in high school. It is expected that staff will use the DRS electronic
				  case management system to record enrollments (educational goals), and document
				  credential attainments and skill gains. Supporting documents proving the
				  credential or skill gain must be entered into the system as well. Timely
				  reporting of these attainments and skill gains is critical. The Participant is
				  expected to assist with obtaining the required documentation. Credential
				  attainment can be reported up to one year after case closure. MSG's are only
				  reported prior to case closure.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 612:10-9-1 - Philosophy and scope of program

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
				  Blindness is a serious, disabling condition requiring adjustments in an
				  individual's lifestyle to be a fully functional member of society. The primary
				  task of the rehabilitation teacher is to provide services that enable a legally
				  blind or severely visually impaired individual to make these necessary
				  adjustments to cope with the demands of living with a severe visual
				  impairment.
(b) The services
				  available through the rehabilitation teaching program directed toward assisting
				  people with severe visual impairment or who are blind to live more
				  independently are:
(1) Counseling and
				  guidance directed toward helping the consumer and/or the consumer's family
				  adjust to blindness, to understand the limitations it imposes, and to make a
				  realistic assessment of his/her capabilities.
(2) Provide evaluation and instruction in the
				  techniques and procedures for performing those tasks and activities necessary
				  to daily living.
(3) Provide
				  resource information and make referrals as needed for additional
				  services.
(4) Assist the consumer
				  in becoming oriented to his/her residence and develop a basic level of safety
				  and independence in indoor mobility.
(5) Provide instruction in the various
				  communication media designed to enhance the individual's ability to communicate
				  with others and maintain personal and other records.
(6) Assist the individual in over-coming
				  mannerisms and behavior patterns associated with low vision or blindness that
				  are deterrents to social adjustment.
(7) Provide and/or arrange specialized
				  instructional services in the areas of home and personal management.
(8) Rehabilitation teaching staff must
				  participate in the evaluation, assessment and adjustment processes in the
				  vocational rehabilitation process.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 612:10-9-2 - Consumer rights

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(a)
Rights.
Each person applying for services will be given full
				  consideration of his/her needs as they relate to the Rehabilitation Teaching
				  Program. No one will be denied services based on his/her age, race, sex, creed,
				  color, or national origin. Each consumer determined eligible for services
				  through any Rehabilitation Teaching Program has the right to participate in the
				  development of the plan of service.
(b)
Right of appeal.
The
				  consumer has the right to appeal the decision of the rehabilitation teacher, in
				  accordance with DRS policy on due process. The teacher is required to advise
				  the consumer of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and will provide copies of
				  such brochures in consumer's chosen format.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1652, eff 7-1-07; Amended at
					 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 612:10-9-3 - Rehabilitation teacher's role

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(a)
				  The primary goal of the rehabilitation teacher is to provide evaluation,
				  instruction, and guidance to assist individuals who are legally blind or
				  severely visually impaired to live more independently with their loss of
				  vision. Services through the Rehabilitation Teaching Program can be provided
				  through Title I as a joint case with the Rehabilitation Counselor, or through
				  the Older Blind Program outlined in Subchapter 11.
(b)
Confidentiality.
All
				  consumer information is confidential and will be treated according to DRS
				  policy.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1652, eff 7-1-07; Amended at
					 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 612:10-9-5 - Vocational rehabilitation

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The consumer can receive the services of the Instructional
					 Services program while being served through the Vocational Rehabilitation
					 counseling program. The staff member will provide comprehensive instructional
					 services necessary for the consumer to meet the employment goal.
(1)
Referral from rehabilitation
				  counselor.
Consumers who are legally blind or severely visually impaired
				  receiving services through a rehabilitation counselor will be referred for
				  Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation & Mobility (O & M) services.
				  Through the diagnosis and evaluation process the staff member gathers
				  information to aid in determining needs for instructional services.
(2)
Rehabilitation teaching services in
				  joint cases.
Important services provided by the teacher include
				  evaluation and training in areas related to employment which include but are
				  not limited to consumer and family adjustment to blindness, competence in
				  communication, job readiness skills, personal management, home management, and
				  basic orientation to immediate surroundings to facilitate safe mobility at home
				  and work.
(3)
Orientation
				  and Mobility referral for joint cases.
Important services provided by
				  the O & M Specialist include, but are not limited to, evaluation and
				  training for safe travel in the workplace, cane travel, preparation for dog
				  guide, and local transportation usage.
(4)
Joint service status.
When
				  it is determined a consumer can benefit from both instructional and counseling
				  services the instructional staff and counselor, through consultation with each
				  other and the consumer, will each develop a program of services. During the
				  provision of services, the counselor and instructional staff will share
				  pertinent information including narrative recording, through regular contact
				  and case staffing. The formation of the instructional service plan should
				  include objectives and services to be provided.
(5)
Closing joint cases.
When
				  preparing a joint case for closure, the instructional staff and counselor will
				  consult one another to determine readiness for closure.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-13 - Case recording

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A case record accurately and completely maintained can
					 assist the rehabilitation teacher in the development of an effective teaching
					 program, provide continuity in the provision of services and enable the teacher
					 to evaluate the consumer's progress. It also serves as a legal basis for the
					 expenditure of funds and documents actions, activities and decisions of the
					 teacher. Standard types of case recording include narratives, forms,
					 correspondence and use of the DRS electronic case management
					 system.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-14 - Interim recording [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Revoked at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-15 - Case status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at
					 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff 10-1-07; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-16 - Status 01 - referral status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Revoked at
					 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-17 - Application Status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 13 Ok Reg 2239, eff 8-1-96; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 3738, eff 9-10-97 (emergency);
					 Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1614, eff 7-1-99;
					 Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1819, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04;
					 Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff 10-1-07; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-18 - Closure from Application [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at
					 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff 10-1-07; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-19 - Eligibility Status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 13 Ok Reg 2239, eff 8-1-96; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff 10-1-07; Amended at
					 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-20 - Service Status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 13 Ok Reg 2239, eff 8-1-96; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff 10-1-07; Amended at
					 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-21 - Successful Closure [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 13 Ok Reg 2239, eff 8-1-96; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff
					 10-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-22 - Unsuccessful Closure after IPE Initiation [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 13 Ok Reg 2239, eff 8-1-96; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff
					 10-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-23 - Status 24 - services interrupted [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 15 Ok Reg
					 2904, eff 7-1-98; Revoked at 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff
					 10-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-24 - Closed from Eligibility Status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 24 Ok Reg
					 1669, eff 10-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-25 - Post-Employment Service Status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 24 Ok Reg
					 1669, eff 10-1-07; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1687, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 28 Ok Reg
					 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 3 - CASE PROCESSING AND RECORDING › Section 612:10-9-26 - Post Employment Closure Status [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 24 Ok Reg
					 1669, eff 10-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-32 - Diagnosis and evaluation [Revoked]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 13 Ok Reg 2239, eff 8-1-96; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at
					 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-33 - Communication skills

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In order for the consumer to gain contact with their
					 environment and use the tools available for communication the following skills
					 can be assessed and instruction for using alternate techniques provided:
(1) Telephone usage.
(2) Handwriting.
(3) Labeling.
(4) Braille reading and writing.
(5) Time telling.
(6) Recording devices.
(7) Receptive/expressive
				  communication.
(8)
				  Keyboarding.
(9) Assistive
				  technology.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-34 - Personal management skills

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The area of personal management encompasses all areas of
					 self-care. The consumer can obtain the ability to meet personal needs that will
					 promote increased confidence and independence. Evaluation and training can be
					 accomplished in the following areas:
(1) Clothing care.
(2) Personal hygiene.
(3) Clothing identification.
(4) Health management.
(5) Money management.
(6) Eating skills.
(7) Sewing skills.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-34.1 - Visual efficiency

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
It is essential for consumers who have residual vision to
					 develop skills and techniques to utilize remaining vision in an efficient
					 manner. Services to assist the consumer in learning to use residual vision
					 include:
(1) Low vision
				  evaluation
(2) Use of appropriate
				  lighting
(3) Techniques to reduce
				  glare
(4) Techniques for using
				  color contrast
(5) Techniques for
				  using low vision aids
(6)
				  Environmental analysis
(7)
				  Modifications to environment
Added at 28 Ok Reg
					 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-34.2 - Indoor mobility

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Mobility is essential for a consumer losing vision to
					 insure safe travel within his/her home environment as well as outside the home.
					 The rehabilitation teacher can provide instructions in basic skills and make
					 referrals to the Orientation and Mobility Specialist for specific instructions
					 in cane skills. Pre-cane skills taught by the teacher may include:
(1) Protective techniques
(2) Trailing techniques
(3) Sighted guide skills
(4) Location of dropped objects
Added at 28 Ok Reg
					 1832, eff 7-1-11
The
					 amended version of this section by
					 Oklahoma
					 Register, Volume 35, Issue 24, September 4, 2018, eff.
					 9/14/2018 is not yet
					 available.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-34.3 - Other adaptive skills [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 28 Ok Reg
					 1832, eff 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-35 - Home management

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Training in home management will enable the consumer to
					 gain or retain skills in managing his/her household and family. This training
					 may require the application of adaptive techniques and devices in the following
					 skills areas:
(1) Meal
				  Preparation
(2) Kitchen skills
(A) Use of kitchen appliances
(B) Kitchen organization
(C) Kitchen safety
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-36 - Counseling and guidance

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Counseling and guidance services enable the consumer and
					 family members to make satisfactory adjustment to the existing problems of
					 blindness that remain unresolved. The teacher will assist the consumer in
					 determining strengths while minimizing limitations. The following areas may be
					 addressed:
(1) Personal adjustment to
				  blindness
(2) Family adjustment to
				  blindness
(3) Peer support
				  education
(4) Advocacy
				  training
(5) Information and
				  referral services to other resources.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-37 - Referral for Support Services

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The consumer can take advantage of additional services
					 provided through the agency and referred to by the rehabilitation teacher,
					 including:
(1) Low Vision
				  Services
(2) Support
				  Groups
(3) Assistive
				  Technology
(4) Deaf-Blind
				  Consultant Services
(5) Orientation
				  & Mobility Services
(6) Older
				  Blind Services
(7) Vocational
				  Rehabilitation Services
(8)
				  Personal Adjustment Training
(9)
				  Management of Secondary Disabilities
(10) Adult Blind Living Evaluation / Training
				  Adult Program
(11) Library for the
				  Blind and Physically Handicapped
(12) Other resources as identified
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 9 - Rehabilitation Teaching Services › Part 5 - SERVICES › Section 612:10-9-38 - Vocational rehabilitation [Revoked]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1614, eff 7-1-99; Amended at
					 21 Ok Reg 1774, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff
					 7-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 10 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Subchapter 11 - Independent Living Services for Older and Individuals Who are Blind › Part 1 - SCOPE OF SERVICES › Section 612:10-11-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Older Blind
				  Independent Living Services (OB) is a formalized program of services with the
				  purpose of enhancing the ability of an individual with severe vision loss to
				  live independently and function within his/her family and community. Older
				  persons who have vision loss remain more independent when they learn new skills
				  to help them adjust to blindness and make the most of their remaining vision.
				  Through one-on-one instruction, they remain independent or reach this goal
				  which increases confidence, self-esteem and quality of life.
(b) Personal adjustment services through OB
				  are defined as services that allow control of one's life based on the choice of
				  acceptable options which minimize reliance on others in decision making and in
				  performing every day activities.
Added at 10 Ok Reg
					 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at
					 22 Ok Reg 2186, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1652, eff 7-1-07; Amended at
					 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11