California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 3 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Article 5 - Transportation Services
Section 7164.4 - Mobility Evaluations

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7164.4

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

(a) Mobility evaluations shall be accepted only if completed by a Department-approved Mobility Evaluation program which complies with the standards specified in section 7302.

(b) Prior to the authorization of a mobility evaluation, the approval of the District Administrator shall be obtained. The District Administrator's decision shall be based upon such criteria as verification that:

(1) All of the conditions in section 7164(a)(1)(A) and (C) and (2) are met.

(2) There is compliance with section 7161(b) and all of the requirements therein are met. For the purposes of client financial participation, the amount shall be calculated for the month in which the vehicle will be received by the client and payment shall be made to the Department at the time the client receives the vehicle.

(3) There is evidence that the client has completed or will successfully complete his or her IPE.

(c) A mobility evaluation for clients who wish to be drivers shall include an assessment of all of the following:

(1) Physical functional abilities, including but not limited to, medical condition, strength and range of motion.

(2) Perceptual and cognitive abilities, including but not limited to, visual abilities, judgment skills and emotional stability.

(3) A behind-the-wheel assessment using the type of vehicle and equipment recommended pursuant to (f) which shall include both of the following:
(A) Stationary vehicle testing to determine the client's specific positioning needs, initial equipment needs and functional potential to operate the vehicle.

(B) A moving vehicle assessment which shall include an assessment of all of the following. The client's:
1. Physical performance in the driving set-up.

2. Integration of physical, visual and cognitive skills in varied driving environments.

3. Endurance and fatigue threshold.

(4) Potential for obtaining a driver's license.

(d) If the client has the potential to obtain a driver's license, the mobility evaluation, in addition to the items specified in (c), shall include both of the following:

(1) Specifications for adaptive driving equipment and vehicle modifications as specified in (f).

(2) An estimate of the amount and type of driver instruction needed.

(e) A mobility evaluation for clients who will be passengers shall include both of the following:

(1) An assessment of the client's:
(A) Functional abilities.

(B) Equipment needs for safety as a passenger.

(2) The appropriate recommendations specified in (f).

(f) Recommendations for the least expensive and complicated type of vehicle and assistive device which will meet the client's functional capabilities and vocational and safety needs. A van shall be the last alternative considered. Recommended vehicle modifications and assistive devices shall meet the standards specified in section 7165(d).

1. New section filed 7-18-91; operative 8-17-91 (Register 91, No. 45).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(3) and amendment of NOTE filed 5-31-2016; operative 7-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 19150(a)(11), Welfare and Institutions Code; 34 CFR Sections 361.5, 361.42 and 361.48.

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