Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-08 - Rehabilitation Services Division
Chapter 1240-08-12 - Independent Living
Section 1240-08-12-.03 - ELIGIBILITY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-08-12-.03

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The Rehabilitation Teacher determines eligibility for Independent Living and Independent Living Older Blind services based on:

(a) The presence of a significant disability related to the loss of vision;

(b) The presence of a severe limitation in the ability to function independently in family and/or community; and

(c) There is a reasonable expectation that Rehabilitation Teaching services will significantly assist the individual to improve his/her ability to function independently in the family, and/or community.

(2) For purposes of determining eligibility for services, an individual is considered to be significantly disabled if one of the following criteria is met:

(a) Blindness, both eyes, no light perception.

(b) Blindness, both eyes, with correction no more than 20/200 in the better eye or limitation in visual field within 20 degrees.

(c) Blindness, one eye, other eye defective (better eye with correction 20/60 or less, or corresponding loss in visual field (60 degrees or less).

(d) Other visual impairment wherein the corrected vision will not permit the individual to obtain a driver's license for visual reasons.

(3) Referrals of individuals whose goal is competitive employment should be coordinated with the appropriate VR staff.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 49-11-601, et seq., and 71-1-105(a)(12); Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Sections 751-753, as amended (codified in 29 U.S.C. 796j-7961); 34 C.F.R. Parts 361, 364, 365, and 367; 45 C.F.R. Part 1329 ; and Executive Order No. 43 (1983).

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