34CFR Section 361.48 requires the Department for the Blind to develop and maintain current policies covering the nature and scope and the criteria under which each service is provided.
A. Nature and Scope
The Department will provide to eligible individuals those occupational licenses, tools, equipment, initial stocks and supplies which are determined necessary to achieve an employment outcome and are consistent with an individual’s informed choice.
B. Criteria
Joint planning between the eligible individual and the counselor will be used to determine which occupational licenses, tools, equipment, initial stocks and supplies will be provided. No associated training or related services will be provided if conditions exist which will prohibit the individual from obtaining licenses required to achieve an employment outcome.
The Department will not purchase any occupational licenses, tools, equipment, initial stocks or supplies which are customarily furnished by the employer unless special adaptations are required. The Department will not purchase land or purchase or erect any buildings. Comparable services and benefits will be used to the maximum extent appropriate.
Revised: 08/10/01