Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 139 - Employment and Economic Development Department
Chapter 3325 - REHABILITATION; VISUALLY IMPAIRED
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Part 3325.0150 - EXTENDED EVALUATION

Subpart 1. Purpose.

Where an individual cannot take advantage of a trial work period under part 3325.0145, an extended evaluation must be conducted to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the individual can benefit from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services in terms of employment outcome or if there is clear and convincing evidence that an individual with a disability is incapable of benefiting from services in terms of employment because of the severity of that disability.

Subp. 2. Plan.

SSB must develop a written plan for providing only those services necessary to make a determination whether or not there is clear and convincing evidence that an individual with a disability is incapable of benefiting from services in terms of employment because of the severity of that disability. Services must be provided in the most integrated setting possible, consistent with informed choice and rehabilitation needs of the individual.

Subp. 3. Scope and duration.

Extended evaluation services must be of sufficient variety and duration to determine that:

Subp. 4. [Repealed, 36 SR 33]

Subp. 5. Supports during extended evaluation.

SSB must provide supports, including rehabilitation technology and services, and personal assistance services to accommodate the rehabilitation needs of the individual during the extended evaluation.