460 IAC 14.1-30-1 Right to review of VR program decision

Sec. 1. (a) A person dissatisfied with their determination from the VR program may request an impartial due process hearing. (b) To request an impartial due process hearing, a person must submit their appeal request in writing to their local vocational rehabilitation office by mail, electronic facsimile, electronic mail, or in-person delivery. An appeal request must include: (1) the information required under IC 4-21.5-3-7(a); (2) whether the person agrees to mediation; and (3) whether accommodations are necessary to participate in the impartial due process hearing. (c) An appeal request must be received by the person's local vocational rehabilitation office by 4:30 p.m., within fifteen (15) days after the person is given notice of the determination in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3-7(a)(3)(A). (d) A person may withdraw their request for an impartial due process hearing or mediation, at any time, by notifying the VR program in writing of their intent to withdraw. (e) A person may be represented at an impartial due process hearing, at their own expense, by counsel or any other advocate of their choice.