Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 585 - COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
Division 10 - SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE BLIND CLIENTS
Section 585-010-0020 - Definition of Blindness for Vocational Rehabilitation
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
The following definitions shall apply to all Oregon Administrative Rules contained in OAR Chapter 585, Division 10, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Client" refers to a person who is blind or visually impaired who receives vocational rehabilitation services through Commission.
(2) "Counselor" means the client's assigned vocational rehabilitation counselor who is a staff member of Commission.
(3) "IPE" means Individualized Plan for Employment;
(4) "Commission" means the Oregon Commission for the Blind.
(5) "OCCB" means Orientation and Career Center for the Blind.
(6) "Person who is blind" refers to an individual who has been diagnosed by a qualified physician to have a medical condition that is:
(7) "Person with a visual impairment" includes a person who is blind or has seriously impaired vision, or who has a condition that might lead to blindness.
(8) "Vocational rehabilitation services" refers to any services necessary to enable a person who is blind to engage in educational and remunerative occupation or training opportunities.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 346.150 & ORS 346.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 346.110-346.270