To become a blind licensee, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. (1) Blind as defined in WAC 67-35-030(2);
2. (2) A citizen of the United States;
3. (3) Determined eligible for vocational rehabilitation services under 34 C.F.R., section 361.33;
4. (4) Found by a vocational rehabilitation counselor's thorough diagnostic study to possess adequate alternative skills to the use of vision in reading, writing and independent travel;
5. (5) Be referred to the business enterprise program by a vocational rehabilitation counselor;
6. (6) Receive a passing grade on the business enterprise test;
7. (7) Successfully complete a vendor training program including on-the-job training arranged by the business enterprise staff.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. WSR 93-09-013, § 67-35-040, filed 4/12/93, effective 5/13/93. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194 § 18. WSR 84-09-048 (Order 84-06), § 67-35-040, filed 4/16/84; WSR 84-01-043 (Order 83-09), § 67-35-040, filed 12/15/83. Formerly WAC 67-32-040.]