La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § VII-110
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section VII-110 - Information and Referral ServicesA. Purpose. The purpose of an expanded system of information and referral is as follows: 1. to ensure that individuals with disabilities who are not being served under LRS' Order of Selection receive accurate vocational rehabilitation information and guidance to assist such individuals in preparing for, securing, retaining, or regaining employment; and2. to ensure that such individuals, as appropriate, are referred to other federal and state programs, including other components of the statewide workforce development system.B. Services 1. Information a. As appropriate, to the extent that such services are not purchased by LRS, LRS will provide the following informational vocational rehabilitation services: i. individualized guidance and counseling;ii. individualized vocational exploration;iii. supervised job placement referrals to Workforce Development; iv. assistance in securing reasonable accommodations.2. Referral a. As appropriate, LRS will make a referral to the appropriate federal or state program, including other components of the statewide workforce investment system, that is best suited to address the specific employment needs of the individual with a disability.b. Information provided by LRS to the individual will contain: i. a copy of the notice of the referral by LRS to the other agency carrying out the program; andii. information identifying a specific point of contact within the agency carrying out the program; andiii. information and advice regarding the most suitable services to assist the individual to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment.La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § VII-110
Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, LR 25:1270 (July 1999), Amended by the Workforce Commission, Rehabilitation Services, LR 48306 (2/1/2022).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:664.4 and R.S. 36:477.