Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Activities authorized by the state supported employment services program shall include the following: (a) A particularized assessment that is needed to supplement the assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs done under 34 CFR 361.42 and that is p…

(a) The NHVR shall enter into one or more written cooperative agreements or memoranda of understanding with other state agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and other available funding sources to ensure collaboration in a plan to provide supported employment services and ex…

(a) The NHVR shall collect and report information as required under the Act, for each individual with the most significant disabilities served under the supported employment services program. (b) The NHVR shall collect and report separately information for: (1) Supported employme…

The NHVR shall coordinate the services provided to an individual under Ed 1015 and under Ed 1010.15 and Ed 1010.16 to ensure that the services are complementary and not duplicative. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1016.07 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Prop…

The NHVR shall provide for the transition of an individual with the most significant disabilities to extended services no later than 18 months after placement in supported employment, unless a longer period is established in the IPE, and only if the individual has made substantia…

An individual with the most significant disabilities who is receiving supported employment services shall be considered to be successfully rehabilitated if the individual maintains a supported employment placement for 90 days after making the transition to extended services. Note…

In accordance with the informed provisions of Ed 1013 the NHVR shall inform applicants and recipients, or as appropriate, the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of those individuals, of the availability and purposes of the client assistan…

The purpose of Ed 1017 is to provide uniform application of 45 CFR 1329 regarding state independent living services and centers for independent living. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.01 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13…

Except where the context makes another meaning manifest, the terms defined in 45 CFR 1329.4 and 34 CFR 77.1 have the meaning indicated when used in Ed 1016. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.02 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective…

The service provider shall adhere to the requirements of Ed 1004 for referrals and applications for IL services from individuals with significant disabilities. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.03 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effect…

(a) Before or at the same time that an applicant for IL services begins receiving IL services funded under Ed 1017, the service provider shall determine the applicant's eligibility and maintain documentation that the applicant has met the basic requirements specified in 29 USC 79…

(a) If a determination is made that an applicant for IL services is not an individual with a significant disability, the service provider shall provide documentation of the ineligibility determination which shall be dated and signed by a staff member. (b) The service provider sha…

(a) If an applicant for IL services is found ineligible, the service provider shall review the applicant's ineligibility at least once within 12 months after the ineligibility determination was made and whenever the service provider determines that the applicant's status has mate…

(a) Unless the individual signs a waiver in accordance with Ed 1017.07(b), the service provider, in collaboration with the individual with a significant disability, shall develop and periodically review an IL plan for the individual in accordance with the requirements in Ed 1017.…

(a) Development of an individual's IL plan shall be initiated after documentation of eligibility under Ed 1017.04(a) and shall indicate the goals or objectives established, the services to be provided, and the anticipated duration of the service program and each component service…

(a) The IL plan shall be reviewed as often as necessary but at least on an annual basis to determine whether services should be continued, modified, or discontinued, or whether the individual should be referred to a program of vocational rehabilitation services under Ed 1010.15 a…

The development of the IL plan and the provision of IL services shall be coordinated to the maximum extent possible with any individualized: (a) Written rehabilitation program for vocational rehabilitation services for that individual; (b) Habilitation program for the individual …

If the service provider intends to terminate services to an individual receiving IL services under an IL plan, the service provider shall follow the procedures in Ed 1017.05(c)-(e) and Ed 1017.06. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.11 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August…

(a) For each applicant for IL services other than information and referral and for each individual receiving IL services other than information and referral, the service provider shall maintain a service record that includes: (1) Documentation concerning eligibility or ineligibil…

The service provider shall not impose any uniform durational limitations on the provision of IL services, except as otherwise provided by federal law or regulation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.13 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, E…

In providing IL services to individuals with significant disabilities, service providers shall comply with: (a) The written standards for IL service providers established by the NHVR pursuant to Ed 1017; and (b) All applicable state or federal licensure or certification requireme…

Personally identifiable information (PII) and other personal information and data shall be collected and shared pursuant to the provisions of Ed 1003. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1017.15 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/…

(a) The review procedures in Ed 1021 shall be available to an individual to request and receive a timely review of any adverse decision made by the service provider concerning the individual's request for IL services or the provision of IL services to the individual. (b) Each ser…

The purpose of the independent living services for older individuals who are blind program is to support projects that: (a) Provide any of the IL services as described in 34 CFR 367.3(b); (b) Conduct activities that will improve or expand services for older individuals who are bl…

Except where the context makes another meaning clear, the terms defined in 34 CFR 367.5 shall have the same meaning in Ed 1018. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1018.02 Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031…

For the purposes of Ed 1018.01(a), IL services for older individuals who are blind shall include: (a) Services to help correct blindness including: (1) Outreach services; (2) Visual screening; (3) Surgical or therapeutic treatment to prevent, correct, or modify disabling eye cond…

(a) The NHVR shall administer the program in Ed 1018 in order to carry out the purposes listed in Ed 1018.01 either directly or through: (1) Grants to public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations; or (2) Contracts with individuals, entities, or organizations that are not…

The purpose of the New Hampshire Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is to provide blind persons with remunerative employment, enlarge the economic opportunities for the blind, and stimulate the blind to strive to make them self-supporting. The department, through the BEP of the of…

The implementation of agreed-upon policies, standards, and procedures affecting the overall operation of the vending facilities program shall be subject to review by the committee, as defined in Ed 1019.03(g). SBVI shall have final authority and responsibility for the administrat…

Except where the context makes another meaning manifest, the terms defined in 34 CFR 395.1, Ed 1002.01, and Ed 1109 shall have the same meanings in addition to the following terms: (a) "Active participation" means an ongoing process of negotiations between SBVI and the committee …

(a) SBVI shall issue licenses only to a candidate who is: (1) A citizen of the United States; (2) Legally blind as defined in Ed 1019.03(b); and (3) Qualified to operate a vending facility by evidence of having successfully completed training prescribed by SBVI or by virtue of de…

(a) All manager candidates shall complete a training program developed by SBVI. (b) In selecting a candidate who is deemed appropriate to enter the BEP training program, SBVI shall focus on the candidates' individual skills, abilities, and personal qualifications especially suite…

(a) When a location becomes available for bid, an individual on the roster may bid along with the licensed managers. (b) A candidate from the roster who is awarded a first location shall serve a probationary period not to exceed 6 months. (c) At the end of the probationary period…

(a) When a location becomes available for bid, the vacancy shall be announced to all licensed managers and individuals on the roster. (b) When an opportunity to bid on a location is announced, a manager may bid or not bid without prejudice to future consideration of a subsequent …

A manager shall enter into a teaming arrangement with a private vendor only when the following criteria are met: (a) The manager has made a qualified bid on the location in response to a bid notification by SBVI; (b) The manager demonstrated his or her active role in the day-to-d…

(a) Individual vending routes shall be established by the program when deemed appropriate by SBVI, and only when accepted by the state committee of licensed managers by a simple majority vote. (b) Once a vending route is established it shall remain an intact route. When the manag…

(a) SBVI shall be responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment for the first 4 months after such equipment is furnished to the vending facilities when: (1) A new manager begins operating a vending facility; (2) A manager transfers to a different vending facility; or (3) A …

(a) In accordance with 34 CFR 395.8(c) and 34 CFR 395.9(c), SBVI shall set aside funds from the net proceeds of the operation of vending facilities and vending machine income to the extent necessary for the following purposes: (1) Maintenance and replacement of equipment; (2) Pur…

(a) Vending machine income from vending machines on federal property which has been disbursed to SBVI by a property managing department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States under 34 CFR 395.32 shall: (1) Accrue to each manager operating a vending facility on such fede…

(a) Before assuming management of one or more vending facilities, a manager shall enter into an operating agreement with SBVI. The operating agreement shall set forth the terms and conditions and state the responsibilities of both the manager and SBVI. (b) The agreement shall inc…

(a) Licensed managers shall be placed on performance probation when SBVI determines that the vending facility is not being operated in accordance with: (1) The rules governing the program pursuant to Ed 1019; (2) The terms and conditions of the permit or contract; (3) The terms a…

(a) If a manager determines that it is in the manager's best interest to withdraw from a permanently or temporarily assigned facility, the manager may do so and shall be immediately placed on the roster if the withdrawal is not for the purpose of avoiding disciplinary action. The…

(a) A license issued to a manager shall be terminated after affording the manager an opportunity for an administrative review, an evidentiary hearing, and arbitration under Ed 1021.15, when one or more of the following conditions apply: (1) When vision is improved so that the man…

(a) SBVI shall furnish each vending facility with adequate, suitable equipment and initial stocks of merchandise sufficient for the establishment and operation of the facility for an initial 2-week period. If the manager obtaining the agreement to operate the location is on the r…

(a) Each licensed manager and each candidate on the roster shall complete 10 continuing education or upward mobility credits every 2 calendar years. (b) Credits shall be awarded in accordance with Table 1019-1 as follows: Table 1019-1 Continuing Education Credits Continuing Educa…

(a) Managers may seek out new locations on properties not protected by any state or federal priority or preference. If a manager identifies a potential location, and property management is willing to allow the manager to establish a vending facility, the manager shall notify the …

(a) The managers licensed by the state shall comprise the membership of the state committee of licensed managers. (b) Pursuant to 34 CFR 395.14, the committee shall: (1) Actively participate with SBVI in major administrative decisions, including rule, policy development, and prog…