1. (a) To obtain a certificate, a VRD customer must make a request through his or her VR counselor.
2. (b) For an individual who is not a VRD customer to obtain a certificate, the individual must submit a request in person or by mail to any VRD office, and present visual diagnostic information confirming that the individual is blind.
3. (c) Visual diagnostic information must include eye exams from an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or low-vision specialist.
4. (d) VRD does not pay for diagnostic exams for the sole purpose of obtaining this record.
5. (e) Eligibility for a Certificate of Blindness for Tuition Waiver is determined by VRD, and the determination is final.
6. (f) The Certificate of Blindness for Tuition Waiver issued by VRD is not a determination that an applicant satisfies the residency requirement, or any other requirement set forth under Texas Education Code §54.364, for tuition waiver at any eligible institution.

Source Note:The provisions of this §856.92 adopted to be effective November 8, 2017, 42 TexReg 6195.