Section 460IAC2-4-5. Qualifications of applicant

   In order to be accepted for training in the BEP, an applicant must:

(1) be:

(A) legally blind;

(B) at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(C) a United States citizen; and

(D) hold a high school diploma or equivalent;

(2) be:

(A) a client of vocational rehabilitation services; and

(B) referred for the BEP by vocational rehabilitation services;

(3) have:

(A) adequate orientation and mobility skills to travel independently;

(B) skills sufficient to communicate with the public in a courteous manner; and

(C) the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with others;

(4) be able to maintain required records and reports;

(5) have:

(A) mathematical skills sufficient to operate a small business; and

(B) independent daily living skills sufficient to allow the applicant to meet personal care and facility maintenance needs.

(Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 2-4-5; filed Aug 23, 2001, 2:30 p.m.: 25 IR 64; filed Nov 26, 2007, 10:19 a.m.: 20071226-IR-460070254FRA; readopted filed Nov 30, 2007, 4:47 p.m.: 20071226-IR-460070733RFA; readopted filed Nov 20, 2013, 9:02 a.m.: 20131218-IR-460130457RFA)