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 4 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Section 10:91-4.3 - Services available to all eligible clients

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:91-4.3

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

(a) Once a determination of visual eligibility has been made by the Commission, the client may receive appropriate services as specified in (a)1 through 15 below. These services may require additional eligibility standards as identified in N.J.A.C. 10:92, 10:93, 10:94, 10:95 and 10:97.

1. Vision related diagnostics as follows:
i. A low vision exam, that is, an evaluation which has as its objective a prescription of low vision aids and instruction/training programs to enhance the visual performance of clients with low vision.

ii. Vision related diagnostic procedures, such as, ultrasound of the eye (biometry), fluorescein and angiogram, electroretinogram (ERG), endothelial cell count, fundus photography, visually-evoked response.

iii. Evaluation by other vision specialist (see 10:91-4.2(a) 3);

2. Non-vision related diagnostics as follows:
i. A general medical examination, that is, an examination performed by an internist, pediatrician or family practitioner with the objective of determining general health status.

ii. An otological exam, that is, an evaluation performed by an otologist which includes a hearing evaluation, detection of abnormalities of the ear canal or ear drum, recommendations for medical/surgical treatment and/or a hearing aid evaluation.

iii. Audiological exam, that is, an evaluation performed by an audiologist which includes an audiogram (hearing test) and recommendations for hearing aid and assistive listening device evaluations.

iv. A psychiatric evaluation, that is, an initial examination provided by a psychiatrist in a face-to-face interview which includes a comprehensive history and evaluation of pertinent diagnostic information necessary to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan and recommendation for treatment or further diagnostic studies or consultation.

v. A psychological evaluation that is, an assessment provided by a psychologist which may include the following areas as needed: auditory, visual and visual motor, language, gross motor, personality and adjustment.

3. Skills assessment at the Joseph Kohn Rehabilitation Center in a program of assessment and instruction in areas such as, but not limited to, personal communication, orientation and mobility, arts and crafts, and home and personal management and/or vocational assessment as appropriate;

4. Vision related restorative treatment, which services include those listed in 10:91-7.1;

5. Non-vision related restorative treatment services (short term) by a psychiatrist, or other psychotherapist (see 10:95-6.3(e), (f) and (g));

6. Provision of prosthetics and aids including those for near and distance tasks, closed circuit TV's standard and bifocal eye glasses;

7. Provision of training materials or equipment including orientation and mobility aids, activities of daily living aids and health aids designed to help a blind person accommodate to vision loss when performing health maintenance tasks;

8. Skills acquisition instruction including communication skills, use and care of low vision aids, use of adaptive and specialized aids and devices, techniques for accomplishing activities of daily living including home and personal management, orientation and mobility techniques, method of caring for the eyes and use of residual vision;

9. Transportation, services related to transporting a client, and escorts or attendants as necessary, related to the provision of eligible services, including costs of travel and subsistence while in transit;

10. Room and board expenses in conjunction with attendance at the Joseph Kohn Rehabilitation Center or community based programs;

11. Other maintenance costs, that is, food, shelter, rent, clothing and other subsistence expenses not included within room and board payments;

12. Services to families which facilitate the achievement of the client's service goals. These services may include: psychiatric, psychological or counseling services, training/instructional services, medical consultation and/or child care;

13. Commission contracted programs which meet the special needs of Commission clients (see 10:91-5.7);

14. Special services requests as follows:
i. The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, in coordination with the other New Jersey State agencies, provides certain special services to those of its clients who are legally blind. These services may include:
(1) Motor Vehicle Commission identification card;

(2) Fishing license;

(3) Income tax certification letter;

(4) Transit Reduced Fare Program;

(5) Guide transportation pass;

(6) Park, forest, or reservation (free) admission pass;

(7) Handicapped parking placard; and/or

(8) Telephone directory assistance 411 charge exemption.

15. Client Assistance Fund:
i. The Client Assistance Fund shall be available to assist clients of the Commission in meeting certain financial emergencies. A caseworker shall request money from the Client Assistance Fund only when there are no other financial resources available to the client.

ii. Types of allocations (loans or grants) are as follows:
(1) Monies from the Client Assistance Fund shall be provided to clients on a loan basis. Exact payment terms and any other relevant terms shall be stipulated to the client orally and in writing before the funds are issued. The client shall sign a standard promissory note which specifies the terms of the loan agreement.

(2) Client assistance funds not allocated specifically as loans shall be disbursed as grants. Repayment of grants shall not be required.

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