Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 782 - EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CABINET - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND
Kentucky Administrative Regulations – Title 782
Agency: EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CABINET
Department: DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND
Overview:
Title 782 governs the operations, services, and policies of the Kentucky Department for the Blind, which is responsible for providing rehabilitation, training, and support services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These regulations are designed to ensure that eligible individuals can achieve maximum independence and meaningful employment.
Key Regulatory Areas Likely Included in Title 782:
Eligibility and Definitions
Criteria for determining visual impairment or blindness
Definitions of "legal blindness," "significant visual impairment," etc.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Job counseling and assessment
Development of an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
Job placement and follow-up services
Supported employment and transition services for youth
Independent Living Services
Skills training (e.g., mobility, daily living activities)
Assistive technology and adaptive equipment
In-home and community-based supports
Business Enterprise Program (BEP)
Opportunities for blind individuals to manage vending and food service operations on government property
Licensing and oversight procedures
Educational Support
Assistance with post-secondary education
Coordination with school systems for transitioning youth
Rights and Appeals
Client rights, informed consent, confidentiality
Dispute resolution and fair hearing procedures for denied services
Service Providers
Qualification standards and contractual obligations for third-party providers
Funding and Federal Compliance
Alignment with federal Rehabilitation Act Title I and Title VII
Use of federal and state funding in service delivery
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