Consumer Options

(1) Options will be provided to the eligible individual in the development of his or her IPE. These options may include the individual or his or her representative developing all or part of the IPE independently, with the assistance of a QVRC from the Commission or with technical assistance from another source. The other source may be an independent living center, community rehabilitation program, school guidance counselor, family member or friend. The Commission will provide the individual and others if appropriate: (a) Information about developing an IPE; (b) A copy of the written assessment of vocational rehabilitation needs; 5.03: continued (c) Assistance of a QVRC in developing all or part of the IPE including any assistance needed to complete Commission forms; (d) Information about using technical assistance from other sources in developing the IPE; (e) Necessary Commission forms that he or she needs to develop and finalize the IPE; (f) Financial costs for the services on the IPE; as well as; (g) Commission policies on financial participation, comparable benefits and purchase of service requirements. If an individual chooses to use technical assistance from a source other than the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission then the Commission will not be responsible for paying any of the costs for that technical assistance. (3) The individual will also be informed in writing about appeal rights including information about and how to contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and any additional information that an individual may need to complete an IPE.