N.M. Admin. Code § 6.100.2.21 - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A. An individual is eligible for assistance for vocational rehabilitation services if the individual:

(1) has a physical or mental impairment which, for the individual, constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and

(2) can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services; and

(3) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment.

B. An individual who has a disability or is blind as determined under Title II or XVI of the Social Security Act is considered to have:

(1) a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and

(2) a severe physical or mental impairment which seriously limits one or more functional capacities in terms of an employment outcome.

C. Determinations by other agencies, particularly education agencies, regarding whether an individual satisfies one or more factors relating to the determination that an applicant is an individual with a disability or a severe disability are to be used to the extent appropriate, available, and consistent with the requirement of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 6.100.2.21

12-31-98; Recompiled 10/31/01