1. A. A VR Client who expresses interest in participating in the BEP shall be referred to the BEP by VR Staff when it is determined that a referral is appropriate following a medical or vocational evaluation, consultation with the VR Client, and completion of an application packet.

2. B. As part of a referral, each VR Client shall complete an application on a form prescribed by the BEP, which shall include the VR Client’s:

   1. 1. Identifying information including name, address, telephone number, and date of birth;
   2. 2. Medical information including visual acuity and diagnosis;
   3. 3. Education and work experience; and
   4. 4. Mobility and communication functioning levels.
3. C. The VR Staff shall attach any available Assessment or psychological evaluations the VR Client has completed.

4. D. The VR Staff shall also determine and document that the VR Client is:

   1. 1. Legally Blind;
   2. 2. At least 18 years old;
   3. 3. A citizen of the United States;
   4. 4. Able to function independently in business to the degree that the VR Client’s needs have been addressed by VR; and
   5. 5. Medically stable with all necessary physical restoration services completed.
5. E. The BEP shall review an application packet for completeness and shall return an incomplete packet to VR to be properly completed and resubmitted.
6. F. The BEP shall refer a complete packet to a screening Committee for consideration of acceptance into the BEP training program, as described at R6-4-304. The referring VR Staff also serves on the screening Committee meeting but does not vote.

Historical Note

Former Section R6-4-303 renumbered to R6-4-403, new R6-4-303 adopted effective May 7, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 3921 (October 3, 2025), effective November 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-3).