1. (a) Policy. All information and assistance (I & A) providers comply with standards listed in Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:105-10-50.1(a)(13), 340:105-10-51 and 340:105-10-61 through 340:105-10-63. I & A services include:

   1. (1) providing participants with current information on opportunities and services available within their communities, including information relating to assistive technology;
   2. (2) assessing the participant's problems and capacities;
   3. (3) linking the participant to available opportunities and services
   4. (4) establishing adequate follow-up procedures, to the maximum extent practicable, ensuring participants receive the services needed and are aware of opportunities available; and

   5. (5) serving the entire community of older individuals, particularly those:

      1. (A) with greatest social need;
      2. (B) with greatest economic need; and
      3. (C) at risk for institutional placement.
2. (b) Authority. The authority for this Section is the Office of Management and Budget Notice of Action 0985-0008 and Section 102(29) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended.

3. (c) Procedures. The Area Agency on Aging implements this Section by:

   1. (1) incorporating the provisions in this Section into its Title III policies and procedures manual;
   2. (2) providing technical assistance to prospective service project applicants regarding the policy in service development; and
   3. (3) utilizing the policy as an indicator in the evaluation of service project proposals.
4. (d) Cross references. See OAC 340:105-10-50.1(a)(13), 340:105-10-51, 340:105-10-54(a)(3), 340:105-10-62, and 340:105-10-63.

Added at 11 Ok Reg 673, eff 11-29-93 (emergency)

Added at 11 Ok Reg 2771, eff 6-13-94

Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1170, eff 5-13-02

Amended at 22 Ok Reg 897, eff 5-12-05

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 1824, eff 9-15-22