32 Miss. Code. R. 1-5.0
The Application for Services form and the Statement of Understanding form must be completed on all applicants who wish to apply for services under the Office of Special Disability Programs. Once completed, this form should be filed in the client case file in the appropriate tab. See Resource Guide for Application For Services Form and the Statement of Understanding Form.
The Application Documentation
The Application Documentation Page that is a part of the Application for Services is very important to the overall case process. This information lays the foundation of the entire casework process.
Documentation
Reasons for seeking services:
In this section, the Counselor should record information that they received during the initial application process regarding the individual's disability and their medical history to help the Counselor determine what medical or other information should be requested. The history of the individual's adjustment or lack of adjustment to their impairment is very important and their family support system.
Describe their independent living needs:
The Counselor should document the problems the applicant is having and what services they are requesting to enable them to function more independently in the home and community.
32 Miss. Code. R. 1-5.0