WAC 67-25-275   Individualized plan for employment -- Annual review.  (1) The individualized plan for employment shall be reviewed as necessary but at least annually. The customer, or if appropriate, the individual's representative, shall be given an opportunity to review the plan and jointly redevelop and agree to its terms.

     (2) Services shall be modified as needed and incorporated into the plan.

     (3) If it is determined that the employment outcome of the customer will be changed, the new plan shall not take effect until agreed upon and signed by the customer, or if appropriate, the individual's representative, and the vocational rehabilitation counselor.

     (4) If a customer's vision is restored so that he or she is not blind, as defined in WAC 67-25-005, further services shall be limited to those identified in an assessment of vocational rehabilitation service needs in accordance with WAC 67-25-255. If the customer has other disabilities, which result in an impediment to employment, the individual will be referred to the appropriate organization for assistance.

     (5) The individualized plan for employment review may be conducted with a qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor who is not employed by the department. However, in such cases, the department vocational rehabilitation counselor shall have final signature authority on the review and any changes to the plan.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. 05-08-097, § 67-25-275, filed 4/4/05, effective 5/5/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.15 RCW. 95-06-057, § 67-25-275, filed 2/28/95, effective 3/31/95. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194 § 18. 84-01-042 (Order 83-08), § 67-25-275, filed 12/15/83. Formerly WAC 67-20-275.]