460 IAC 14.1-6-3 Specific services to maintain current employment under order of selection

Sec. 3. (a) A participant assigned to a service priority category not currently being served by the VR program may still receive specific vocational rehabilitation services or equipment to maintain current employment if the: (1) VR program elects to serve participants through an approved state plan described in 34 CFR 361.36(a)(3)(v); (2) participant was employed on the date they were determined eligible for VR services and maintained that employment continuously while a VR participant; and (3) participant is experiencing difficulties maintaining their current employment due to either: (A) an increase in the severity of their disability; or (B) a change in their job duties or workplace accessibility. (b) A participant may not receive services under this section if: (1) they are seeking services to change their employment or employer; (2) their employment is interrupted, terminated, or eliminated due to layoffs, furloughs, business closure, or other business-related decisions; or (3) they do not maintain their current employment for any reason. (c) The following services are available under this section to address job retention needs directly related to the physical or mental impairments considered during the eligibility and severity determination: (1) Vocational guidance and counseling. (2) Supported employment services to maintain current employment. (3) Worksite evaluation for assistive technology equipment and training for the worksite. (4) Assistive technology equipment and training provided for the worksite. (d) A participant may receive only those services under this section required to maintain their current employment and identified in their individualized plan for employment. (e) A participant's services under this section are terminated if the participant loses their employment. The participant will return to the previously assigned service priority category based on the date of application under section 2 of this rule. (f) A participant's case is closed as successful under 34 CFR 361.56 after receiving the vocational rehabilitation services or equipment to maintain current employment and satisfy the requirements set forth in 460 IAC 14.1-26-2.