New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 91 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POLICY PROVISIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Subchapter 2 - ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR COMMISSION SERVICES
Section 10:91-2.6 - Residency requirements

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:91-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) New Jersey residents who meet visual and other eligibility standards shall be considered for all Commission services. (See 10:91-2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).

(b) Residents of other states who meet the visual eligibility standards shall be considered for Commission services while in New Jersey as follows:

1. Orientation and mobility training;

2. Educational services (see 10:91-2.2); and

3. Vocational rehabilitation (see N.J.A.C. 10:95).

(c) Resident aliens who meet the visual and other eligibility standards shall be considered for all Commission services.

(d) Non-resident aliens, including people with temporary and student visas, who meet the visual eligibility and other eligibility standards shall be considered for Commission services as follows:

1. Orientation and mobility;

2. Educational services if attending preschool, elementary school or high school; and

3. Other training and job placement related services shall be provided to foreign students attending college full time if funds are available pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10:95 and if the individual is available to complete an Individualized Plan for Employment and the individual is qualified for employment in the U.S.

(e) The Executive Director or his or her designee shall grant exceptions to the Commission's residency requirements for physical restoration in situations where an applicant/client will suffer irreversible damage to their vision if services are not provided.

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