Policy on Other Goods and Services Determined Necessary for the Individual with a Disability to Achieve an Employment Outcome
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 all applicants and eligible individuals other goods and services which are determined necessary to achieve an employment outcome.
B. Criteria
Joint planning between the individual and the counselor will be used to determine which goods and services will be provided. All goods and services will be provided in the most integrated settings possible consistent with the informed choice of the individual. 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