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...(A) OOD shall audit organizations or individuals receiving its funds as it deems necessary to assure proper control of those funds. (1) After the OOD executive director or designee's determination of audit findings, OOD shall release the following to the audited party: (a) The audit report; and (b) The appeal procedures; and if applicable, (c) A request for a billing if OOD owes money to the audit...

...(A) All personal information systems of the opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency (OOD) shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 1347. of the Revised Code. (B) For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (1) "Access" as a noun means an opportunity to copy, view, or otherwise perceive whereas "access" as a verb means to copy, view, or otherwise perceive....

...(A) Definitions (1) "Comparable benefits" means service and benefits, including accommodations and auxiliary aids and services, that are provided or paid for, in whole or in part, by other federal, state, or local public agencies, by health insurance, or by employee benefits; are available to the individual at the time needed to ensure the progress toward achieving the employment outcome in the ...

...(A) Definitions (1) "Comparable benefits" means service and benefits, including accommodations and auxiliary aids and services, that are provided or paid for, in whole or in part, by other federal, state, or local public agencies, by health insurance, or by employee benefits; are available to the individual at the time needed to ensure the progress toward achieving the employment outcome in the ...

...(A) Definitions (1) "Comparable benefits" means service and benefits, including accommodations and auxiliary aids and services, that are provided or paid for, in whole or in part, by other federal, state, or local public agencies, by health insurance, or by employee benefits; are available to the individual at the time needed to ensure the progress toward achieving the employment outcome in the ...

...(A) Definitions (1) "Comparable benefits" means service and benefits, including accommodations and auxiliary aids and services, that are provided or paid for, in whole or in part, by other federal, state, or local public agencies, by health insurance, or by employee benefits; are available to the individual at the time needed to ensure the progress toward achieving the employment outcome in the ...

...(A) Except for service providers who provide only interpreting, rehabilitation technology, work incentive planning and coordination, pre-employment transition services or transportation services, vocational rehabilitation service providers must have preliminary or final accreditation or certification by at least one of the following entities: (1) The commission on accreditation of rehabilitat...

...(A) Except for service providers who provide only interpreting, rehabilitation technology, work incentive planning and coordination, pre-employment transition services or transportation services, vocational rehabilitation service providers must have preliminary or final accreditation or certification by at least one of the following entities: (1) The commission on accreditation of rehabilitat...

...(A) Except for service providers who provide only interpreting, rehabilitation technology, work incentive planning and coordination, pre-employment transition services (pre-ets), or transportation services; vocational rehabilitation (VR) service providers must have preliminary or final accreditation or certification by at least one of the following entities to provide VR fee schedule services: (1...

...(A) The purpose of the program described in this rule shall be to provide funds to pay for personal assistance services to enable eligible persons with severe physical disabilities to work and/or to live independently. OOD shall administer this program. (1) Participants shall be served based on the rank order of priority groups listed as follows: (a) The first priority group shall include person...

...(A) The purpose of the program described in this rule shall be to provide funds to pay for personal assistance services to enable eligible persons with severe physical disabilities to work and/or to live independently. OOD shall administer this program. (1) When sufficient funds are available, those found eligible shall be served based on the rank order of priority groups listed below: (a) The f...

...If an applicant/participant who is determined ineligible for personal assistance services is dissatisfied with that decision, or if an applicant/participant is dissatisfied with a program decision that affects the provision or denial of personal assistance services, the applicant/participant shall take the following steps: (A) The applicant/participant shall discuss the decision/action with the PCA progr...

...The following terms are used throughout Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. (A) "Accessible Format" is providing information, forms, BE computer programs, and reports to all licensees in the format/media they have requested and on file with BE, including but not limited to regular print, large print, Braille, or electronic media. (B) "Active Participation" is when the bureau of services for the visually i...

...The following terms are used throughout Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. (A) "Accessible Format" means the format requested in writing by the operator and kept on file by the business enterprise program that informs the program of how an operator wishes to receive documents, information, forms, BE computer programs, and other correspondence sent by the program, including but not limite...

...(A) To be eligible to enter into BE training to become a licensee, a person must meet the following criteria: (1) Is a citizen of the United States; (2) Is at least twenty-one years of age; (3) Is legally blind, as defined in paragraph (D) of rule 3304:1-21-01 of the Administrative Code; (4) Has a high school diploma or has obtained a general education diploma; (5) Has the ability to operate a facility with or w...

...(A) To be eligible to enter into BE training to become a licensee, an applicant must meet the following criteria by the time of application to the training program: (1) Be a citizen of the United States; (2) Is at least eighteen years of age; (3) Is an individual who is blind as defined in paragraph (D) of rule 3304:1-21-01 of the Administrative Code; (4) Has obtained a high school dip...

...(A) Vacant facilities shall be posted except as set forth in paragraph (B) of rule 3304:1-21-06 of the Administrative Code. Through active participation with OVRC, BE may reconfigure a vacant facility prior to posting as set forth in paragraph (G)(1)(g) of rule 3304:1-21-12 of the Administrative Code. If there is no qualified applicant for the facility posting BE through active participation with OVRC will determine...

...(A) Whenever a facility or site becomes available or is proposed to become available, BE shall first determine whether a temporary bureau operator agreement is required to ensure continued operations as outlined in paragraph (E) of rule 3304:1-21-06 of the Administrative Code. If continued operations are not required, BE shall determine with active participation from OVRC whether the facility or s...

...(A) Whenever a facility or site becomes available or is proposed to become available, BE shall first determine whether a temporary bureau operator agreement is required to ensure continued operations as outlined in paragraph (E) of rule 3304:1-21-06 of the Administrative Code. If continued operations are not required, BE shall determine with active participation from OVRC whether the facility or s...

...The operator shall: (A) Comply with section 3304.30 of the Revised Code. (B) Consult with the BE specialist prior to creating a position and contact the specialist for referrals when filling a new or vacant position. Operators may hire temporary employees while actively seeking qualified applicants who meet the preferences set forth in paragraphs (A)(3) and (A)(4) of this rule. Operators shall document their outr...

...(A) All licensed operators in the BE program are self-employed entrepreneurs who are not employees of the state of Ohio. In addition, or consistent with any terms contained in a BGA for an operator's assigned facility, all operators who choose to participate in the BE program shall: (1) Comply with Chapter 3304. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. (2) Compl...

...(A) All licensed operators in the BE program are self-employed entrepreneurs who are not employees of the state of Ohio. In addition, or consistent with any terms contained in a BGA for an operator's assigned facility, all operators who choose to participate in the BE program shall: (1) Comply with Chapter 3304. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. (2) Compl...

...(A) All equipment as defined in paragraph (R) of rule 3304:1-21-01 of the Administrative Code is owned by BE and shall remain the property of BE at all times including after the termination of a BGA, BOA or TBOA. (B) Equipment shall only be moved or transported by BE program personnel or a third party hired by the BE program, but may be moved by an operator if the operator has received written pe...

...(A) A BOA or BTOA shall be entered into between BE and the licensee selected to become the operator by the procedure outlined in rules 3304:1-21-03 and 3304:1-21-06 of the Administrative Code. The agreement shall specify that the operator shall: (1) Operate the facility in accordance with the requirements of the administrative rules, BOA, BTOA, BGA, facility permit, or other agreement for that facility; (2) Receive...

...(A) Before an operator can be assigned to operate a facility, the operator must agree to and sign a BOA or TBOA with the BE program. A BOA shall specify all of the following: (1) That the operator has received a copy of the relevant agreement between the BE program and the grantor for the proposed facility to which the operator will be assigned and agrees to operate the facility in accordance wit...