Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 139 - Employment and Economic Development Department
Chapter 3325 - REHABILITATION; VISUALLY IMPAIRED
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Part 3325.0130 - CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

(1) the visual impairment constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment for the applicant; and

(2) a vocational rehabilitation counselor determines that the applicant requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment consistent with the applicant's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.

If the applicant meets both requirements, SSB shall presume the applicant can benefit from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services in terms of employment, unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates the individual is incapable of benefiting in terms of an employment outcome. Prior to any determination that an applicant is incapable of benefiting from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of an employment outcome because of the severity of the applicant's impairment, SSB must conduct a trial work experience pursuant to part 3325.0145, or if the applicant cannot take advantage of a trial work experience, an extended evaluation pursuant to part 3325.0150.

(1) exceptional and unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of SSB precludes making an eligibility determination within 60 days and SSB and the individual agree to a specific extension of time;

(2) a trial work experience is required pursuant to part 3325.0145 regarding the presumption that the applicant can benefit from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; or

(3) an extended evaluation is required pursuant to part 3325.0150 regarding the presumption that the applicant can benefit from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.