Section 152-12-1 - PURPOSE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMUnder Maine Statutes Title 26 M.R.S.A., section1419, the Division for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Late-Deafened, under the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Labor, through the Communication Equipment Program (hereinafter called "The Program"), will provide funds for purchase, lease, upgrading, installation, maintenance and repair of specialized customer telecommunication equipment for persons with disabilities. The Division for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Late-Deafened, (hereinafter called "the Division"), under the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, will authorize funds in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Eligibility is determined without regard to age, sex, creed, color or national origin.2. In the purchase of goods or services, the Program staff shall comply with applicable regulations of the Maine Department of Labor and Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The Program will purchase goods and services from vendors who meet specific licensure or certification requirements where applicable.3. The Program will maintain a record for each applicant for, and recipient of, services and/or goods.4. When appropriate, Program staff shall provide necessary referral to support the individuals in securing needed services from other agencies and organizations.5. There is no residency requirement, durational or other, which would exclude from services an otherwise eligible individual who is living in the state.6. For purposes of this policy, the Director will be the Director of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.12-152 C.M.R. ch. 12, § 1