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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 612. State Department of Rehabilitation Services |
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Chapter 10. Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired |
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Subchapter 7. Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired |
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Part 3. CASE PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 612:10-7-24.5. Closed - Not Accepted for Services
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- (a) Not accepted for services. This status is used for closing cases in which the individual is not accepted for vocational rehabilitation services, whether closed from applicant status or from trial work status. There are two major categories of closure:(1) Closure due to ineligibility.(A) Disability too severe (from Trial Work Experience only) or unfavorable medical prognosis.(B) No disabling condition.(C) No impediment to employment.(D) Rehabilitation services are not required for an employment outcome.(2) Closure due to other reasons.(A) Unable to locate.(B) Moved out of state.(C) Refused services or further services.(D) Death.(E) Client institutionalized.(F) Transfer to another agency.(G) Failure to cooperate.(H) Other reasons.(b) Personal contacts. Personal contacts are made with all persons closed in this status, if possible, and the results of those contacts are recorded in a case narrative. If the applicant cannot be contacted, all attempts to contact are recorded. Contacts are not required if the individual has refused to participate, is no longer a resident of Oklahoma, whereabouts are unknown, or the condition is rapidly progressive or terminal.(c) Case recording requirements. All applicants whose cases are closed in this status should be notified in writing, with the exceptions noted in sub-paragraph (b). A case is closed due to ineligibility only with full participation of the applicant, the applicant's parent, guardian, or other representative unless the individual has refused to participate, is no longer a resident of Oklahoma, whereabouts are unknown, or the condition is rapidly progressive or terminal. The rationale for the ineligibility decision is recorded on the closure letter including the views of the applicant or appropriate representative. A copy of the letter is given to the applicant or appropriate representative with a detailed explanation of the services available from the Client Assistance Program no matter the reason for closure.