460 IAC 2-4-5 Qualifications of applicant

Sec. 5. In order to be accepted for training in the BEP, an applicant must: (1) be: (A) legally blind; (B) at least eighteen (18) years of age; (C) a United States citizen; and (D) hold a high school diploma or equivalent; (2) be: (A) a client of vocational rehabilitation services; and (B) referred for the BEP by vocational rehabilitation services; (3) have: (A) adequate orientation and mobility skills to travel independently; (B) skills sufficient to communicate with the public in a courteous manner; and (C) the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with others; (4) be able to maintain required records and reports; (5) have: (A) mathematical skills sufficient to operate a small business; and (B) independent daily living skills sufficient to allow the applicant to meet personal care and facility maintenance needs.