Common use of Division of Rehabilitation Services Clause in Contracts

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

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Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOCUS POINT of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOCUS POINT for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERPEACEFUL MINDS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERPEACEFUL MINDS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLC for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERKTS MENTAL HEALTH GROUP, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (DBA THRIVE) of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERKTS MENTAL HEALTH GROUP, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (DBA THRIVE) for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ABOVE ALL ODDS of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ABOVE ALL ODDS for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM TRANSFORMATION HEALTH of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM TRANSFORMATION HEALTH for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CHANNEL MARKER of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CHANNEL MARKER for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERWRAPAROUND MARYLAND, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERWRAPAROUND MARYLAND, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM BEAUTIFUL HEARTS AND MINDS of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM BEAUTIFUL HEARTS AND MINDS for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities abilities, and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM OPTIMUM WELLNESS CENTER of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM OPTIMUM WELLNESS CENTER for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order Oder of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, eligible Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services services. • Extended employment services. • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up • Counseling and information and documentation regarding subminimum wage employment. Under section 511of the Act and final 34 C.F.R. §397, DORS may contract with entities that do not have a special wage certificate under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, to provide Counseling and Information services to youth with most significant disabilities and all individuals with disabilities and documentation services as required by 34 C.F.R. §397 within the timeframes identified in the regulations. DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LCB of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LCB for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/individual/ family and size of the family are taken into account. account DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(57 (5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §§ 361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of the three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings.

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Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERPATHWAYS, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERPATHWAYS, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CROSSROADS COMMUNITY of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CROSSROADS COMMUNITY for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CCYSB of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CCYSB for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM GO- GETTERS of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM GO-GETTERS for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERSOUTHERN MARYLAND COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERSOUTHERN MARYLAND COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERK & I HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERK & I HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLC for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ARUNDEL LODGE of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ARUNDEL LODGE for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CORNERSTONE XXXXXXXXXX of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM CORNERSTONE XXXXXXXXXX for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM THERAPEUTIC WELLNESS CORP of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM THERAPEUTIC WELLNESS CORP for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERWAY STATION, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERWAY STATION, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities abilities, and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM EPIC RAISE of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM EPIC RAISE for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

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Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LOWER SHORE CLINIC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LOWER SHORE CLINIC for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: pilot-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL EMPOWERING MINDS RESOURCE CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLP of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL EMPOWERING MINDS RESOURCE CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLP for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities abilities, and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM XXXXX’S PLACE of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM XXXXX’S PLACE for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM MOSAIC COMMUNITY SERVICES of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM MOSAIC COMMUNITY SERVICES for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ALLOVER HEALTHCARE GROUP of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ALLOVER HEALTHCARE GROUP for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL COMMUNITY THERAPEUTIC CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL COMMUNITY THERAPEUTIC CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities abilities, and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ALLOVER HEALTHCARE GROUP of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM ALLOVER HEALTHCARE GROUP for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOCUS POINT of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOCUS POINT for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CHESAPEAKE & CAROLINAS of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CHESAPEAKE & CAROLINAS for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERFAMILY SERVICES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERFAMILY SERVICES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM GO- GETTERS of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM GO-GETTERS for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities abilities, and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERCONDUIT, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERCONDUIT, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities abilities, and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERARDMORE ENTERPRISES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERARDMORE ENTERPRISES, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERUTOPIAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY LIVING, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERUTOPIAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY LIVING, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LLC for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/family and size of the family are taken into account. DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive Earnings Competitive EarningsWages comparable to the customary wages paid by the employer to employees without disabilities in similar position. • Benefits provided by the employer to the individual are comparable to the benefits received by an employee without disabilities in the same or similar position. Integrated Setting • Employment typically found in the community • Employment in which the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees with the particular work unit and the entire work site, and as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g. customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons. Opportunities for Advancement • The employment setting provides the individual with opportunities for advancement comparable with those available to employees without disabilities in similar position.

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Samples: test-dors.maryland.gov

Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order Oder of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, eligible Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: · Pre-Employment Transition Services · Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • · Career assessment services · Information and referral services · Assistive technology services · Vocational counseling and guidance · Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments · Vocational and other training services · Supported employment services • services. · Extended employment services. · Self-employment services · Placement and follow-up · Counseling and information and documentation regarding subminimum wage employment. Under section 511of the Act and final 34 C.F.R. §397, DORS may contract with entities that do not have a special wage certificate under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, to provide Counseling and Information services to youth with most significant disabilities and all individuals with disabilities and documentation services as required by 34 C.F.R. §397 within the timeframes identified in the regulations. DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LCB of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM LCB for services. The financial need of the individual with a disability is considered in determining if the individual would be required to contribute to the cost of certain rehabilitation services. In such instances, the income of the individual/individual/ family and size of the family are taken into account. account DORS supports only competitive integrated employment. To satisfy the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(57 (5) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34CFR §§ 361.5(c)(9) of the implementing regulations, the employment outcome must satisfy the criteria of the three major components of the definition, including competitive earnings, integrated location, and opportunities for advancement. • Competitive Earnings.

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Samples: dors.maryland.gov

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