PURPOSE: This rule establishes the standards for home modification and remodeling services provided by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for individuals with disabilities pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Code of Federal Regulations.

1. (1) Home modification and/or remodeling as defined in the federal act and/or applicable regulations may be provided to eligible individuals who meet the financial need guidelines. The modifications should assist the eligible individual to live independently and participate in employment.
2. (2) The eligible individual or member of the eligible individual’s family must own the residence being modified or remodeled or be in the process of purchasing the residence. If the eligible individual resides in rental property, only ramps or lifts will be authorized by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, when written permission from the eligible individual’s landlord is obtained authorizing the modifications to the rental property.

AUTHORITY: sections 161.092, 178.600, 178.610 and 178.620, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Dec. 17, 1999, effective Aug. 30, 2000. *Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973; 178.600, RSMo 1963; 178.610, RSMo 1963; and 178.620, RSMo 1963.