1. (a) Services identified in the client’s plan will be provided individually or in a group setting agreed upon by the client.
2. (b) Planned services are to be initiated within thirty (30) days of a signed plan and are to be provided continuously until all planned services are completed and the client's case is closed unless a reason for the interruption is clearly documented.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Services are to be provided in a manner, pace, and schedule best suited to meet the client’s:

      1. (A) Individual needs;
      2. (B) Learning capacity; and
      3. (C) Availability.
   2. (2) Services must be continuous and in accordance with the plan (at least monthly) until closure, unless a reason for the delay or interruption of services is documented.
   3. (3) If a client does not have a monthly actual service progress note, the provider must have documented the reason in an AWARE entry titled “Client Inactivity for Month/Year”.

4. (d)

   1. (1) Service documentation contains information related to training provided and/or client’s progress toward their identified goal as outlined in their plan.
   2. (2) List and describe the responsibilities of Division of State Services for the Blind, the consumer, and any other entities involved for each service.
   3. (3) Information will be in sufficient detail to ensure that all parties involved know exactly what is expected of them during the OIB process.

   4. (4) Services descriptions should include:

      1. (A) The name of the vendor;
      2. (B) Expected pricing; and
      3. (C) How the progress will be measured.
   5. (5) Each service description must include how this service pertains to the consumer’s stated goal.
5. (e) All other available sources of funding must be utilized before division funds are expended.

Codification Notes: “OIB” means older individuals who are blind.