Code of Massachusetts Regulations
107 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION
Title 107 CMR 6.00 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Section 6.19 - Information and Referral Services

Universal Citation: 107 MA Code of Regs 107.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Information and referral services assist applicants and eligible individuals to secure needed services from other agencies including components of the statewide workforce investment system and ensure that eligible individuals who do not meet order of selection criteria for receiving vocational rehabilitation services from the Commission or who choose extended employment as an employment outcome, are provided accurate vocational rehabilitation information and guidance to assist them in preparing for, securing, retaining or regaining employment.

(2) The Commission will refer individuals with disabilities to other appropriate Federal and State programs, including other components of the statewide workforce investment system. In making such referrals the Commission will:

(a) refer the individual to programs best suited to address the specific employment needs of the individual; and

(b) provide the individual with a notice of the referral by the Commission to the agency carrying out the program, with a specific point of contact regarding the most suitable services to assist, prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment.

(3) The Commission will refer an individual who makes an informed choice to pursue extended employment as an employment goal to local extended employment providers. Extended employment is work for a public or private nonprofit agency or organization in a non-integrated or sheltered setting.

(4) Information and referral services will be provided to all individuals without any determination of financial participation or consideration of comparable benefits and services.

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