New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 97 - THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Subchapter 2 - PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Section 10:97-2.2 - Selection and training

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:97-2.2

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

(a) A blind person who has been certified eligible as set forth in N.J.A.C. 10:97-2.1 and wishes to enter Business Enterprises New Jersey must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

1. The ability to move about and orient to his or her environment, especially in small areas, and be able to travel independently;

2. The ability to keep information for oneself in some organized format and the ability to retrieve such information as needed;

3. The ability to do simple arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the use of decimals and percentages, as demonstrated by a standardized test of this skill;

4. The ability to function with a computer, including keyboarding skills, familiarity with e-mail protocols, knowledge of how to navigate using the internet, and an understanding of word processing and spreadsheet software;

5. The ability to demonstrate soft skills congruent with successful business ownership; and

6. The ability to use generally-accepted skills of blindness in daily interaction with successful business ownership.

(b) If selected for the program the successful candidate will undergo a course of training as determined by the Commission, in consultation with the Committee. This training will include both academic and on-the-job training.

(c) Upon satisfactory completion of this training, the person will be issued a certificate and placed on the "Certified for Placement List."

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