An individual's case is placed in Service status when the client's Individualized Rehabilitation Program (IRP) for Older Blind is completed and services are initiated. The IRP is designed to formalize case planning and management. The client and the Specialist establish both a long term goal and objectives with time frames. The long-term goal of personal adjustment will include intermediate objectives which include, but are not limited to:

1. (1) improvement in ability to perform activities of daily living;
2. (2) living independently in the client's own home;
3. (3) decreased dependence on family members; and/or
4. (4) decreased need for supervision of activities of daily living; and/or
5. (5) improve quality of life.

Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency)

Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98

Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2186, eff 7-1-05

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1669, eff 10-1-07

Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11