Section 95. Information and referral services

A. The designated state unit will implement an information and referral system adequate to ensure that individuals with disabilities, including eligible individuals who do not meet the state unit's order of selection criteria for receiving vocational rehabilitation services if the agency is operating on an order of selection, are provided accurate vocational rehabilitation information and guidance (which may include counseling and referral for job placement) using appropriate modes of communication to assist them in preparing for, securing, retaining, or regaining employment.

B. The state unit will refer individuals with disabilities to other appropriate federal and state programs, including other components of the statewide workforce investment system. In making these referrals, the designated state unit must:

1. Refer the individuals to federal or state programs, including programs carried out by other components of the statewide workforce investment system, best suited to address the specific employment needs of an individual with a disability; and

2. Provide the individual who is being referred (i) a notice of the referral by the designated state unit to the agency carrying out the program; (ii) information identifying a specific point of contact within the agency to which the individual is being referred; and (iii) information and advice regarding the most suitable services to assist the individual to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 19, Issue 14, eff. April 24, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§ 51.5-14 of the Code of Virginia.