22 CAR § 5-103. Criteria for evaluation and training

(a) The following criteria must be met prior to the time that the person is admitted to the Vending Facility Program for evaluation and/or training. (b) These criteria are based on federal regulations of the Randolph-Sheppard Act, 20 U.S.C. § 107 et seq., and Division of State Services for the Blind rules. (c) The applicant must: (1) Be legally blind; (2) Be a citizen of the United States; (3)(A) Possess either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. (B) In the absence of either of these, a score of 10 on the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) or a score on an equivalent test that indicates general level of educational achievement will be acceptable; (4) Possess necessary skills to travel independently and become oriented to new environments utilizing reasonable assistance; (5) Have necessary personal hygiene and grooming skills that are acceptable to the general public; and (6) Have the ability to: (A) Write braille at a level proficient enough to record basic information and to read braille at a level that will enable the person to assimilate classroom training materials; (B) Read and write in large print; or (C) Use recorded and taped materials to: (i) Assimilate lesson materials; and (ii) Maintain business records.