Selecting a Service in QE2 |
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Agreement Service |
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Good (G) or Service (S) |
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Service Description |
Pre-Employment Transition Services |
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Pre-Employment Transition Services |
Background Check |
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Employer only |
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Background check required for the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services can only be paid to the employer. |
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Benefit analysis (grant) |
Yes |
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S |
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Preliminary data and information gathering with student, family and referring VR staff to educate them about the work incentive strategies available, and to support decision making and goal development during the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services |
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Counseling on Enrollment Options |
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Provide information on opportunities for postsecondary educational programs |
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Employ/Trng Med Supports |
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Employer only |
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School or employment required physicals, drug screens, and immunizations, not to exceed $300, during the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services, can only be paid to the employer |
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Instruction in Self Advocacy |
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Includes instruction in person-centered planning, peer mentoring, including peer mentors with disabilities working in competitive intergrated employment |
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Interpreter-Hearing impaired |
Yes |
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S |
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Sign language interpretation for person with a hearing impairment during the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services |
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Job Exploration Counseling |
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Provide labor market information on the students career pathways interests and in demand industries & occupations |
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Reader |
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Reading text and written materials during the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services (includes note takers), includes printing informational materials |
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Tools-Employment |
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Employer only |
G |
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Tools in connection with the provision of a Work Based Learning Experience, up to $1800, can only be paid to the employer and ownership retained by the employer. |
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Uniform & clothing |
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Employer only |
G |
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Uniforms and work clothing required to particpate in a Work Based Learning Experience; Safety Boots –steel reinforced toe; Non safety work boot or shoe-required by employer or WBL site; Casual Shoes- all other shoes, can only be paid to the employer and ownership retained by the employer. |
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Work Based Learning Experiences (WBL) |
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Identify a workplace to provide students with the knowledge and skills to connect school experiences to real-life work activities and future career opportunities in an integretated setting, fee can only be paid to the employer or a wage can be paid to the student |
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Work Place Readiness Training |
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To develop social skills and independent living |
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Worksite Skills Trainer |
Yes |
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Used in a WBL to teach the students specific job taks to perform the job; training cannot be individualized or disability specific, a job coach cannot be used for a WBL. Trainer can be provided by the employer and fee paid to the employer or fee can be paid directly to the provider or Project Search partner |
Assessment Services |
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Assessment |
Benefits Orientation |
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Gather preliminary data and information to educate the consumer about the work incentive strategies available and to identify, in a general manner, the impact employment will have on the consumer’s benefits. |
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Career planning |
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Identify strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, & interests; assist with choice of employment goal & plan of VR services, using interviews, career counseling, standardized tests, & simulated work activities. |
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Community Work Assessment |
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Exploration of the individual's abilities, capabilities, and capacity to perform in realistic work situations. This is unpaid work. |
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On-the-Job Evaluation |
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Identify employer and job tasks for evaluation sites. |
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IL skills |
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Identify abilities and needs in employment related self care and daily living activities |
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Informational Interview |
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Arrange for a client to interview someone in a job they are interested in. |
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Job Shadow |
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Arrange a job shadow for client to explore job/career opportunities |
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Mock Interviews-VR Staff |
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Practice/Mock interviews conducted by VR staff to clients |
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Mock Interviews-Employer |
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Practice/Mock interviews conducted by Employers or other community members to clients |
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Rapid Engagement Skills Support |
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Identify supports needed to participate in a rapid engagement activity of OJE, Job Shadowing, Employer Mock Interviews, and/or Tours |
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Employer Tours-Group |
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Arrange Employer/Business Tours for a group of clients to explore job/career opportunities |
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Employer Tours-Individual |
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Arrange an individual Employer/Business Tour for a client to explore job/career opportunities |
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Vocational Evaluation |
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Vocational testing by Vocational Evaluators to assist with choice of employment goal & plan of VR services, using interviews, career counseling, standardized tests, & simulated work activities |
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Volunteer Experience |
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Arrange a volunteer experience for client to explore job/career opportunities |
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VR Orientation |
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Orient potential applicant or applicant to the Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Program |
Assessment supports |
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Assessment supports |
Assistive devices-non prescriptive |
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G |
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Any items to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
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Assistive Technology use |
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Skill building to operate and use assistive technology devices during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
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Background Check |
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S |
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Background check required for assessment services for eligibility and/or planning |
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Benefit analysis (grant) |
Yes |
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S |
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Preliminary data and information gathering with consumer and referring VR staff to educate them about the work incentive strategies available and to support decision making and goal development. |
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Child care (in-home) |
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S |
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Child care necessary to support assessment services for eligibility and/or planning provided in the consumer’s home or in the home of an unlicensed daycare provider. |
Child care (out-of-home) |
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Child care necessary to support assessment services for eligibility and/or planning provided in a licensed home day care or licensed daycare center. |
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Disability Verification Form |
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Completion of form to support eligibility and/or planning. |
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Discovery |
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Discovery may include (but is not limited to) interviews or observations with client and others including family members, school staff, case manager and/or Service Coordinator or people who know client well. Authorized only if little or no previous activies have been completed or available information is dated. Flat rate of $500 for this activity. |
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Employ/Trng Med Supports |
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G or S |
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School or employment required physicals, drug screens, and immunizations, not to exceed $300, required to determine IPE goal. |
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Eyeglasses |
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S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Examination, corrective lenses, and frames needed to support assessment services for eligibility or planning. |
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Hearing aids |
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S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Hearing aids, ear molds, and fitting needed to support assessment services for eligibility or planning. |
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Interpreter-Foreign language |
Yes |
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S |
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Language interpretation for a person who does not comprehend English during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
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Interpreter-Hearing impaired |
Yes |
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Sign language interpretation for person with a hearing impairment during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
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Job coach |
Yes |
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Make job coach available to support on-the-job evaluation. |
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Lodging & Per Diem |
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G |
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Meals and lodging while traveling for assessment services for eligibility or planning. |
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Medical evaluation |
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Evaluation of physical or mental impairment by licensed practitioner to support career planning assessment. |
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Medical/Hospital records |
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Photocopy of existing records, or completion of brief VR form to support career planning assessment. |
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Neuropsychological Evaluation |
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Evaluation of cognitive, motor, behavioral, language and executive functioning by a licenses practitioner to support eligibility and/or planning. |
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On-the-Job Evaluation |
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Make employer work site or community training site available to support evaluation. |
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Other assistance |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what is being authorized |
Other good or service necessary during assessment services for eligibility or planning, including driver's evaluation, clothing, physicals, drug screens and immunizations required for on-the job evaluation assessments. |
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Personal care assistant |
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Assistance with the performance of self care and activities of daily living during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
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Physical Capacity Form |
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Completion of form to support eligibility and/or planning. |
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Private Vehicle |
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G |
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Mileage for consumer to participate in assessment services for eligibility and/or planning, also includes purchase of a bicycle |
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Public Transportation |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what is being authorized |
Public transportation for consumer to participate in assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
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Reader |
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Reading text and written materials during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning, includes note takers |
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Rehab Engineering |
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Used for the assessment that AgrAbility does with a farmer/rancher to determine viability of business and to determine if the disability can be accommodated by modifications and/or assistive devices. May also be used for an ATP assessment of an individuals disability to determine if modifications or assistive devices will lead to a employment outcome. |
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Rehab technology repair |
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Repair of eyeglasses, hearing aids, prosthesis, durable medical goods, or assistive technology devices during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
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Self employment consultation |
Yes |
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Assistance with market analysis, development of business plan, and securing financing of a business or trade. |
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Tutor |
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S |
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Provides instruction and guidance to a consumer in a training program to determine eligibility and/or planning. |
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Vehicle repair |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Repair of personal vehicle used to travel during assessment services for eligibility and/or planning. |
Team Services |
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Counseling |
Personal adjustment |
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Assistance with ways to manage crises, make good decisions, and solve problems. |
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Disability awareness |
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Assistance with understanding disability and how it affects life and work. |
Employment |
Job-seeking skills training |
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Skill building in job seeking methods: resume and cover letter development, filling out applications, interview preparation, Internet job search. |
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Job placement assistance |
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Assistance and support in: job referrals, selective placement, and other help in obtaining employment. |
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Job retention assistance |
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Skill building, support, and assistance in: job retention skills, job keeping support, monitoring job performance, and other help to maintain employment. |
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Employment success skills |
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Skill building in: appropriate work behaviors; self-esteem; stress management. |
IL skill training |
IL exploration & skills |
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Skill building in: preparing for adult & community living, basic homemaking skills; energy & time management, dress & appearance for employment; financial management, transportation use; and other activities of daily living. |
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Personal management |
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Skill building in: problem solving; decision making; goal setting; study skills. |
Miscellaneous training |
VR provided skill building |
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Specific VR staff provided skill building such as: Banking Careers, Hospital Careers, Computer Orientation, Introduction to MS Office, or other work skill areas. |
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Assistive Technology use |
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Skill building to operate and use assistive technology devices. |
Rehab. Technology - |
Rehab engineering |
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Identify needed modifications, assistance with securing necessary plans & quotes, and work with qualified providers to complete modifications. Rarely do VR staff provide this service as we refer to ATP for the provision of this service. |
Post Secondary |
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Post Secondary Training |
4 Year College |
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Both |
Follow Post Secondary Rules |
Same as standard text for old College Training |
Financial aid to obtain a baccalaureate degree. |
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Graduate College |
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Both |
Follow Post Secondary Rules |
Same as standard text for old College Training |
Financial aid to obtain a Masters or Doctorate degre |
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Technical training |
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Both |
Follow Post Secondary Rules |
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Financial aid to obtain an associate degree, or diploma or certificate from program offering Federal Student Financial Aid |
Post Secondary Support |
Background Check |
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Background check required by a school, program, or course as a part of Post Secondary Training. |
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Books & Supplies 4 Year College |
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Follow Post Secondary Rules |
Same as standard text for old College Training-Books and Supplies |
Textbooks and supplies required to participate in college training (VR allowance includes books & supplies, if using this service deduct amount of this service from VR allowance payment). |
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Books & Supplies - Graduate College |
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Both |
Follow Post Secondary Rules |
Same as standard text for old College Training-Books and Supplies |
Textbooks and supplies required to participate in graduate training (VR allowance includes books & supplies, if using this service deduct amount of this service from VR allowance payment). |
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Books & Supplies-Technical |
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Both |
Follow Post Secondary Rules |
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Textbooks and supplies required to participate in technical training (VR allowance includes books & supplies, if using this service deduct amount of this service from VR allowance payment). |
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Child care (in-home) |
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Child care provided in the consumer’s home or in the home of an unlicensed daycare provider during post secondary training. |
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Child care (out-of-home) |
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Child care provided in a licensed home, child care or licenses daycare center during post secondary training. |
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Increased living costs |
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Additional costs of food, clothing, shelter, and other subsistence costs caused by participation in college or technical training, including cost of dormitories and meal plans. |
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Private vehicle |
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Mileage and parking fees for travel to college or technical training. |
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Public transportation |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what is being authorized |
Bus passes for travel to college or technical training. |
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Special fees-College |
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Special fees required by college that are paid to a different entity than tuition. |
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Special fees-Technical |
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Special fees required by technical training institution that are paid to a different entity than tuition. |
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Tools - 4 Year College |
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Both |
G |
Same as standard text for old College Training-tools |
Tools required to participate in college training. |
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Tools - Graduate College |
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Both |
G |
Same as standard text for old College Training-tools |
Tools required to participate in graduate college training. |
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Tools-Technical |
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G |
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Tools required to participate in technical training. |
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Uniforms & clothing |
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G |
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Uniforms and work clothing required for participation in college or technical training. |
Personal assistance |
Interpreter-Hearing impaired |
Yes |
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S |
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Sign language interpretation for person with a hearing impairment. |
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Interpreter-Foreign language |
Yes |
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S |
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Language interpretation for a person who does not comprehend English. |
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Personal Care assistant |
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S |
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Assistance with the performance of self care and activities of daily living. |
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Reader |
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Reading text and written materials, includes notetakers. |
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Tutor |
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Provides instruction and guidance to a consumer in a in a post secondary college or technical training program. |
Community Services |
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Treatment |
Drugs |
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Prescribed medication for a physical or mental impairment. |
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Medical treatment |
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S |
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Treatment of a physical or mental impairment. |
IL skill training |
IL exploration & skills |
Yes |
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Skill building in: preparing for adult & community living, basic homemaking skills; energy & time management, dress & appearance for employment; financial management, transportation use; and other activities of daily living. |
Job readiness training |
Job readiness training |
Yes |
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Skill building in “soft skills” required for world of work (work habits, attendance, punctuality, dress, grooming, etc). |
On-the-job training |
Job Coach |
Yes |
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Skill building by skilled job trainer in areas required for acceptable job performance. |
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On-the-job Training |
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Skill building by employer in areas required for acceptable job performance. |
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Placement with Job coach |
Yes |
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Placement in a job and skill building by skilled job trainer in areas required for acceptable job performance. |
Supported employment |
Customized Employment-NEW |
Yes |
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Follow SE Rules |
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Modified job designed to meet the specific abilities of the individual with disabilities by skilled job trainers and related services. |
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Individual supported employment |
Yes |
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Follow SE Rules |
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Intensive job skill training at an individual placement worksite by skilled job trainer and related services. |
Miscellaneous training |
Academic/literacy Basic |
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Literacy training and basic academic skills (Adult Basic Education, , ESL), includes cost of tuition, fees, text books, and course supplies. |
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Assistive Technology Use |
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Skill building to operate and use assistive technology devices, includes Driver’s training for AEVID driving systems up to $6000. |
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Benefits analysis (grant) |
Yes |
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Review comprehensive consumer information, assess real or potential impacts of employment and other changes to federal and state benefit programs and financial well-being. Outline available options & work incentive strategies with projected financial outcomes for each. |
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GED |
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Both |
S |
Same as current Academic/literacy Basic text |
General Educational Development classes/diploma |
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Other Classes |
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Both |
S |
Same as current Academic/literacy Basic text |
Examples include classes in, keyboarding, Word, Excel, or other computer application, and similar specific skill training, includes for example, classes consumers take to renew teaching certificates or get certified in another state, includes classes students take from post secondary institutions for credit while in high school, includes Driver's Ed for clients to learn to drive (not for disability driving systems). |
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Apprenticeships Programs |
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Provider |
S |
Same as current Academic/literacy Basic text |
Apprenticeship programs created with employers or other programs to provide training to consumers for employment. |
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Disability Related Skill Training |
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Both |
S |
Same as current Academic/literacy Basic text |
Disability-related augmentative skill training. For example Bionic Brain training, sign language classes, driver's training classes to operate modified vehicles. |
Occupational or Vocational Training |
Occupational or Vocational Training |
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Both |
S |
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Occupational, vocational, or job skills training not leading to an academic degree. Includes programs not offering Federal Student Financial Aid. |
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Certificate Programs-including VR sponsored |
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Both |
S |
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Certificate programs with Businesses, Programs or Community Colleges (ex. CNA, Med Aid, Forklift, or beauty/nail programs that don't accept financial aid. etc.) |
Small business |
Licenses/permits |
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Occupational licenses or business permits required for business or trade. |
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Professional Technical Assistance |
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S |
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Professional technical support to include, but not limited to, legal and accounting services necessary to support the small business |
Start-Up expenses |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Operating costs essential to the initial operation of the new business enterprise, such as rent, utilities, business liability insurance and advertising. |
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Technical assistance |
Yes |
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S |
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Provide monitoring and follow up services for business or trade (Abilities Fund). |
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Tools/equipment/stocks |
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G |
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Occupational tools, business equipment, and stocks of goods required for business or trade. |
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Vehicle-initial costs |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what is being authorized |
Down payment, insurance, and licensing of vehicle required for business or trade. |
Rehab technology |
Durable medical goods - prescribed |
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G |
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Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and other durable goods |
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Home modification |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Modification of home necessary for employment related activity. |
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Prosthesis |
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G |
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Prosthetic and orthotic devices. |
Revised definition |
Rehab engineering |
Yes |
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S |
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Identify needed modifications, assistance with securing necessary plans & quotes, and work with qualified providers to complete modifications. Use this service when referring a client to ATP. |
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Vehicle modification-Existing |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Assistance with existing modifications to enable person to ride or operate. |
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Vehicle modification-New |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Modification of vehicle to enable person to ride or operate. |
Supports |
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Technology support |
Assistive devices-non prescribed |
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G |
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Any items to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities. Use this service for orthopedic shoes and inserts even with a doctor's prescription. |
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Computer |
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G |
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Includes CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, Modem, Printer, Basic Productivity Software & Antivirus . |
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Eyeglasses |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Examination, corrective lenses, and frames. |
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Hearing aids |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Hearing aids, ear molds, and fitting. |
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Rehab technology repair |
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S |
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Repair of eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, durable medical goods, or assistive technology devices. |
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Worksite modification |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Modification of work setting to enable person to perform essential job functions. |
Maintenance |
Increased living costs |
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G |
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Additional costs of food, clothing, shelter, and other subsistence caused by participation in services. |
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Lodging & Per Diem |
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G |
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Meals and lodging while traveling for services, including assessment services to establish eligibility or develop IPE. |
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Relocation |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Moving, insurance of household goods, and in-transit meals, lodging, and gas expense |
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Security deposit - Rental |
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G |
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Deposits on rental housing, including payment of first month’s rent. |
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Uniform & clothing |
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G |
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Uniforms and work clothing required for training, job seeking, or employment; Safety Boots –steel reinforced toe; Non safety work boot or shoe-required by employer or training site; Casual Shoes- all other shoes required for employment, interview or training. |
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Utility initiation |
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S |
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One time fee to initiate gas, electricity, or telephone services. |
Personal assistance |
Interpreter-Foreign language |
Yes |
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S |
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Language interpretation for a person who does not comprehend English. For use in I & R do a letter contract as an operations expense. |
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Interpreter-Hearing impaired |
Yes |
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S |
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Sign language interpretation for person with a hearing impairment. For use in I & R do a letter contract as an operations expense. |
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Personal Care attendant |
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S |
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Assistance with the performance of self care and activities of daily living. |
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Reader |
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Reading text and written materials, includes note takers. |
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Tutor |
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Provides instruction and guidance to a consumer while in a training program (other than post secondary). |
Transportation |
Private vehicle |
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G |
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Mileage for travel to receive services (other than post secondary), also includes purchase of a bicycle. |
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Public transportation |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what is being authorized |
Bus passes for recurring travel to receive services (other than post secondary) . |
Revised Definition |
Vehicle repair |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what costs more |
Repair of personal vehicle used to travel to services or employment. |
Other services |
Background Check |
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S |
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Background check required by an employer and paid to the employer. |
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Child care (in-home) |
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S |
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Child care provided in the consumer’s home, or in the home of an unlicensed daycare provider.. |
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Child care (out-of-home) |
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S |
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Child care provided in a licensed home day care or licenses daycare center. |
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Employment/Training Medical Supports |
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S |
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School or employment required physicals, drug screens, and immunizations, not to exceed $300. |
Revised definition |
Licenses and permits |
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G |
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Licenses, permits, registrations, or certifications required for occupation or employment, includes driver's license. |
Revised definition |
Other assistance |
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G or S |
Select Good or Service based on what is being authorized |
Assistance for an unlisted good or service necessary to achieve the employment goal, includes driver's licenses if not needed for occupation or employment. |
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Tools-Employment |
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Tools in connection with on-the job training, apprenticeship and miscellaneous training or job placement assistance up to $1800. |