SECTION 612:10-1-3. Basic philosophy of rehabilitation programs

(a)   Purpose. The purpose of programs and services provided by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Division of Visual Services (DVS) is to empower individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society through comprehensive programs of vocational rehabilitation. Vocational rehabilitation programs are designed to assess, plan, develop and provide vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choice, so that they may prepare for and engage in gainful employment (34 CFR 361.1 (b)).

(b)   Basic philosophy. DVR and DVS vocational rehabilitation programs are carried out in accordance with the principles stated in Section 100 (3) of the Rehabilitation Act including,

(1)   Individuals with disabilities, including individuals with the most significant disabilities, are generally presumed to be capable of engaging in gainful employment and the provision of individualized vocational rehabilitation services can improve their ability to become gainfully employed.

(2)   Individuals with disabilities must be provided the opportunities to obtain gainful employment in integrated settings.

(3)   Individuals with disabilities must have the opportunity to be active and full partners in their vocational rehabilitation process.

(4)   Qualified vocational rehabilitation counselors and other qualified and specialized rehabilitation personnel are necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the employment outcomes and objectives of an individual.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2228, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1771, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1278, eff 8-27-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1994, eff 9-11-17]