D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, § 135
135.1 The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for the conduct of administrative reviews and fair hearings consistent with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
135.2 An applicant for or client of the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program dissatisfied with a determination of the Administration may request an administrative review and if dissatisfied with the results of that review, may request a fair hearing.
135.3 An applicant for or client of the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program may request a hearing without requesting an administrative review.
135.4 An applicant for or client of the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program may designate a representative to assist him or her at any stage of an administrative review or fair hearing. The designated representative may assist the applicant or client to exercise any or all rights accorded to him or her in an administrative review or fair hearing.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 2034 (April 5, 1991); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 6020 (June 22, 2007).