West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 130 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Here’s an updated overview of West Virginia CSR – Agency 130: Vocational Rehabilitation, based on the most recent information:
📘 Agency 130 – Vocational Rehabilitation
Title 130 is the Legislative Rule for the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. It comprises several rule series that guide the department in providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities (law.cornell.edu).
🗂 Key Rule Series (in Title 130)
Series 130‑01 – Client Services
Covers eligibility criteria, counselor–client relationships, and the establishment of Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) (law.cornell.edu, wvdrs.org).
Series 130‑02 – Resources Manual
Provides operational guidance and procedural frameworks for case management and service delivery (apps.sos.wv.gov).
Series 130‑03 – Low Vision Driver Training Program
Establishes procedures for training drivers with low vision, including assessment, certification, and training standards (law.cornell.edu).
Series 130‑04 – Hearing Procedures for Denied Attendant Care Services
Defines formal appeal and hearing procedures when assistance for personal care services is denied (law.cornell.edu).
Series 130‑06 – Procedures for Consumer Advisory Committees
Outlines creation, meeting schedules, duties, and responsibilities of advisory committees composed of service users (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Purpose & Scope
Agency 130’s rules guide delivery of vocational rehabilitation—per a federal–state framework—to assist eligible individuals in preparing for, obtaining, maintaining, or regaining employment . This includes comprehensive counseling, training, assistive technologies, work placement support, and appeals mechanisms.
🧭 Summary Table
Series
Title
Coverage Highlights
130‑01
Client Services
IPEs, eligibility, counselor roles
130‑02
Resources Manual
Operational policies and service procedures
130‑03
Low Vision Driver Training Program
Standards for low-vision driver training
130‑04
Hearing Procedures – Attendant Care Denials
Appeals for denial of personal care assistance
130‑06
Consumer Advisory Committees
Member committees, meetings, duties
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