California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 2 - Referral and Application Processes; Order of Selection; Eligibility; Record of Services; Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
Article 1 - Referral and Application Processes
Section 7045 - Initial Interview

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7045

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) As part of the Department's application process, an initial interview shall be conducted with the applicant. Whenever possible, the initial interview shall be conducted within two weeks of the date of application established in Section 7041(c) of these regulations.

(b) The Department shall take the following actions before or during the initial interview:

(1) Obtain any additional information needed to initiate an assessment of eligibility and priority for services as described in Section 7062 of these regulations.

(2) Provide information about the vocational rehabilitation program, including, but not limited to, information that explains:
(A) Eligibility requirements, consistent with Section 7062 of these regulations;

(B) Department priorities for serving individuals with disabilities under an Order of Selection implemented pursuant to Section 7053 of these regulations, consistent with Chapter 2, Article 2 of these regulations;

(C) Services that may be provided to the applicant during an assessment to determine eligibility and priority for services, including the provision of rehabilitation technology when needed, and services that may be provided to an eligible individual under an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE);

(D) Informed choice, consistent with Section 7029.6 of these regulations;

(E) Protection, use, and release of personal information collected and maintained by the Department, consistent with Chapter 2, Article 6 of these regulations;

(F) Rights and responsibilities of the applicant, consistent with Sections 7029.7 and 7029.9 of these regulations, respectively; and

(G) The Client Assistance Program, including the services provided by the program and how to contact the program.

(3) Provide the applicant with the Client Information Handbook.

(c) The applicant shall be advised that individuals who receive services under the Department's vocational rehabilitation program must intend to achieve an employment outcome.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 29 USC Sections 701(a)(6) and (c)(1), 705(20), 721(a)(5) and (19), 722(b)(2) and (d); 34 CFR Sections 361.5(b)(28), 361.36, 361.38, 361.41, 361.42, 361.52 and 361.57; and Sections 19000(d)(1), 19000(e)(6), 19011, 19102 and 19151, Welfare and Institutions Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 29 USC Sections 701(a)(6) and (c)(1), 705(20), 721(a)(5) and (19), and 722(b)(2) and (d); 34 CFR Sections 361.5(b)(28), 361.36, 361.38, 361.41, 361.42, 361.52 and 361.57; and Sections 19000(d)(1) and (e)(6), 19011, 19102 and 19151, Welfare and Institutions Code.

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