Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 553.20 - Basis for Eligibility

An individual shall be eligible to receive services through the VR Program if he/she:

a) is an individual who has a disability as determined pursuant to Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act ( 42 USC 401 et seq. and 1381 et seq.) and desires to achieve an employment outcome; or

b) is an individual who meets all of the following:

1) is determined by qualified personnel to have a physical or mental impairment that constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment for the individual;

2) is determined by a qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor employed by DHS-DRS to require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment consistent with the customer's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice; and

3) is presumed to be able to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of an employment outcome.

Notes

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 553.20

Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 12845, effective August 8, 2005