Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

(a) At the time of the initial interview, and as appropriate through the rehabilitation process, the counselor shall inform an individual of NHVR's policies on acquiring, using, and protecting personally identifiable information (PII) and other personal information and data. Such…

In addition to the requirements under 34 CFR 361.38, the following shall apply regarding confidentiality: (a) NHVR's acquisition of PII and other personal information and data about individuals includes the obligation to fully inform individuals about what information is gathered…

In addition to the requirements of 34 CFR 361.38, the following shall apply to PII and other personal information and data collection: (a) The collection of PII and other personal information and data by NHVR personnel concerning individuals shall be authorized by the individual …

In addition to the requirements of 34 CFR 361.38, the following shall apply to the release of information: (a) By completing the form referenced in Ed 1003.03(a) above, an individual shall authorize NHVR to release relevant information when requested in accordance with this secti…

(a) When the NHVR is working with an agency or organization on behalf of an individual, PII and other personal information and data shall be exchanged after the individual completes and files the "Authorization to Disclose Information to NH Vocational Rehabilitation" form, revise…

When required by law, NHVR shall release PII or other personal information and data without an individual's written consent in accordance with 34 CFR 361.38(e)(2)-(5). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1003.06 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231…

During the application process, individuals shall be informed that vocational rehabilitation services are only provided if they intend to achieve an employment outcome as defined in 34 CFR 361.5(c)(15). Individuals with disabilities shall be active partners with the vocational re…

NHVR shall encourage the greatest degree of independence and responsibility as desired by an individual. Individuals shall be encouraged to actively participate in developing their own IPEs, schedule their own appointments, complete investigatory assignments, and perform other ta…

In addition to the provisions of 34 CFR 361.41, the following shall apply to referrals and applications for services: (a) Any individual who has a disability which results in a substantial impediment to employment shall be eligible to receive services from NHVR if determined elig…

In addition to the requirements of 34 CFR 361.42 and 34 CFR 361.45, the following shall apply to assessments for determining eligibility, developing an IEP, determining priority for services, and as needed to monitor and provide vocational rehabilitation services: (a) The assessm…

(a) The NHVR counselor shall:(1) Collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret available information; (2) Engage the individual with a disability in the assessment process; and (3) Develop a positive counseling and guidance relationship by making every effort to understand the indi…

(a) The individual shall be offered every opportunity to actively participate in the assessment and decision-making process. (b) The individual shall: (1) Work with the NHVR counselor to understand how the assessment process is used to determine eligibility, plan for services, an…

(a) Assessment shall focus on the overall functional capacities of the individual, particularly the strengths related to pursuing employment. (b) Assessment shall include a review of the individual's disability and its impact on one or more functional capacities as described in E…

In addition to the requirements of 34 CFR 361.42 the following shall apply to assessments for determining eligibility and priority for services: (a) An assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services shall begin when an individual with a disability applies for NH…

In addition to the requirements of 34 CFR 361.44, the following shall apply to assessments for developing the individualized plan for employment (IPE): (a) NHVR shall conduct an assessment for determining vocational rehabilitation needs for each eligible individual. The assessmen…

(a) When referring for assessment services, the NHVR counselor shall provide necessary information, through the most appropriate communication mode for the individual, which focuses on the individual's unique vocational needs. The referral shall include relevant background inform…

In addition to the requirements under 34 CFR 361.42 the following shall apply when determining eligibility and an individual's priority under an order of selection for services: (a) A person shall be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services when the individual, because of …

(a) The NHVR counselor shall begin the eligibility process with the presumption that the individual can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of an employment outcome. (b) Eligibility for services shall be determined in relationship to the individual's need for…

(a) Before an individual is determined unable to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services because of the severity of the individual's disability, the NHVR counselor shall explore the individual's abilities, capabilities, and capacity to perform in work situations through t…

(a) Pursuant to 34 CFR 361.41(b), an eligibility determination shall be made within 60 days of applying for services, as pursuant to Ed 1004.01(h) unless there are exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, or a trial work experience is necessary; (b) When eligibility cannot be det…

Except as provided in Ed 1006.04(b) through (d), within 60 days of an individual's application for services pursuant to Ed 1004.01(h) , NHVR shall notify the individual regarding eligibility as follows: (a) When sufficient information and documentation exists to determine eligibi…

NHVR shall comply with 34 CFR 361.43 when making an ineligibility determination as described in Ed 1006.05(c). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1006.06 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031

Pursuant to 34 CFR 361.44 the NHVR shall not close an applicant's record of services prior to making an eligibility determination unless the applicant declines to participate in, or is unavailable to complete, an assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services, a…

(a) NHVR shall assign and track levels of significance of disabilities to: (1) Ensure vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with the most significant disabilities; and (2) To establish priority of services when NHVR determines an order of selection is necessary. (b) …

(a) The NHVR counselor shall determine the significance of disability by reviewing the following 3 criteria:(1) Serious impairments to functional limitation areas; (2) More than one rehabilitation service required to reduce the impact of limitations on employment; and (3) Duratio…

The NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.45 and 34 CFR 361.46 in the development and completion of a written IPE, in addition to the following: (a) The IPE shall contain a written plan consistent with the requirements of 34 CFR 361.45(d)(2)(i), to include the steps…

(a) The IPE shall be developed as soon as possible, within 90 days of the determination of eligibility pursuant to Ed 1006. (b) If the NHVR counselor anticipates the IPE development will be delayed, the eligible individual shall be informed of, and the NHVR counselor shall docume…

(a) The eligible individual and the counselor shall develop the IPE based on results of the planning that began during the assessment for determining eligibility and continued through comprehensive assessment, to the degree necessary, for plan development pursuant to Ed 1005 and …

In addition to the requirements of 34 CFR 361.45, the following shall apply to the contents of an IPE: (a) NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.46 in developing the content of the IPE, except that the NHVR shall not fund or assist in the funding of intensive hospit…

In accordance with 34 CFR 361.45(c)(1), the following applies to the options for development of the IPE: (a) As soon as possible after determining eligibility, not to exceed 15 business days, the individual shall be notified in writing of the options available to the eligible ind…

(a) The counselor shall facilitate the development of the IPE by engaging the eligible individual through counseling and guidance to identify the employment outcome and the steps and services needed to reach that goal to the degree necessary based on the option for developing the…

(a) Students with disabilities shall be referred to NHVR by school districts when the school's assessment and planning process concerning the individual indicates that NHVR services shall be necessary for the students to successfully achieve employment, either immediately upon le…

For individuals with the most significant disabilities for whom an employment outcome in a supported employment setting is determined to be appropriate, the IPE shall also include the following: (a) A description of the extended services needed, including natural supports when ne…

The following areas shall be documented, and the NHVR shall indicate any opportunities that the individual was afforded to exercise informed choice pursuant to Ed 1013: (a) Employment outcome development, including, but not limited to:(1) The employment outcome selected by the in…

(a) The original IPE shall be completed based on the existing information and comprehensive assessment that identifies the employment outcome and the nature and scope of NHVR services. (b) The IPE, or explanation of the IPE, shall be provided in the primary language or mode of co…

(a) The IPE shall be reviewed at least annually. (b) The eligible individual or the NHVR counselor may initiate a review of the IPE at any time. (c) The results of any review shall be recorded in the "Plan Review Form", revised June 2021. (d) If changes are initiated following a …

(a) Changes to the IPE shall occur at any time when agreed to by the eligible individual and the NHVR counselor. (b) All changes shall be documented in the record of services by completing IPE form referenced in Ed 1008.10(c) or the "Plan Amendment" form, revised June 2021. (c) A…

(a) The NHVR counselor shall review and evaluate the proposed IPE and proposed changes to an IPE. (b) The NHVR counselor shall evaluate the IPE to ensure:(1) The employment outcome is consistent with the individual's employment factors; (2) The plan to reach the goal is feasible;…

The NHVR shall maintain for each applicant and eligible individual a record of services that complies with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.47. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1008.14 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expir…

The provisions under 34 CFR 361.36 shall be used to determine the ability to serve all eligible individuals or an order of selection in addition to the following: (a) NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.36 to either: (1) Provide the full range of vocational rehabi…

The NHVR shall comply with 34 CFR 361.37 to implement an information and referral system adequate to ensure that individuals with disabilities, including eligible individuals who do not meet the NHVR's order of selection criteria for receiving vocational rehabilitation services i…

(a) NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.53 in the determination and use of comparable services and benefits. (b) Comparable benefits and services shall be:(1) Provided or paid for, in whole or in part, by other federal, state, or local public agencies, by health i…

(a) NHVR shall consider the financial need of eligible individuals who are planned to receive services that require a financial needs assessment pursuant to (f) below. The financial needs assessment shall be used for determining the extent of the individual's participation in the…

The NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.51 regarding the standards for facilities and providers of services including accessibility of facilities, affirmative action, and special communication needs personnel. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1012.01 Derived from Volum…

The NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.52 to assist applicants and recipients of services in exercising informed choice throughout the rehabilitation process. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1013.01 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed b…

The NHVR shall comply with the provisions of 34 CFR 361.55 and Ed 1008.11 when conducting semi-annual and annual reviews. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1014.01 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031

The record of services of an individual who has achieved an employment outcome shall be closed only if all the requirements of 34 CFR 361.56 are met to include employment outcome achieved, employment outcome maintained, satisfactory outcome, and post-employment services. Notes N.…