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THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF EACH AGENCY. Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 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 ALLIANCE INC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to ALLIANCE INC 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.

THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF EACH AGENCY. Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 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 ALLIANCE INC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to ALLIANCE INC 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.up

THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF EACH AGENCY. 1. Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 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 ALLIANCE INC KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to ALLIANCE INC KARINA ASSOCIATION, INC. 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 §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.

THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF EACH AGENCY. Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 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 ALLIANCE INC CLB of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to ALLIANCE INC CLB 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.

THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF EACH AGENCY. Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 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 ALLIANCE INC PENN-MAR HUMAN SERVICES of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to ALLIANCE INC PENN-MAR HUMAN 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.

THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF EACH AGENCY. Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) 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 ALLIANCE INC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to ALLIANCE INC 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.up