VR Policy Manual, NDAC 75-08-01 - Revised January 2019. The Policy Manual is the required fundamental guide governing the vocational rehabilitation process. It addresses essential criteria required by federal law and federal regulations including applicable definitions, eligibility, comprehensive assessment, plan development, and closure. It has been formalized through North Dakota's rulemaking process and as North Dakota Administrative Code it has the force and effect of law.
VR Operational Policies - These are official NDVR Policies that cover areas not specifically addressed in the policy manual or that need further explanation. The first two numbers signify the year in which the policy was written, the last two numbers represent if it was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. policy written that year. For example, the Client Purchases NDVR OP 12-01 was written in 2012 and was the first policy that year.
- Accommodation Services in Educational Settings - (27 KB pdf) - OVR/OP/CLS 99-05
- Accommodation Services in Employment Settings - (57 KB pdf) - OVR/OP/ADA 94-01
- Appeals Process- (286 KB pdf) - NDVR OP 18-04
- Awards Policy - (116 KB pdf) - NDVR OP 18-01
- Client Access to State Computer System - (13 KB pdf) - OVR/OP/CLS 00-01
- Client Financial Participation (114kb pdf) NDVR OP 22-03
- Client Purchases - (178 KB pdf) - NDVR OP 23-17
- Competitive Integrated Employment - (121 KB pdf) OP 18-02
- Conflict of Interest - (88 KB pdf)NDVR OP 20-13
- Customized Employment - (171 KB pdf) NDVR OP 22-15
- Hearing Aid Purchases - (155 KB pdf) - NDVR SP 23-26
- Hearing Aids - (133 KB pdf) - NDVR OP 23-25
- Job Development, Placement, and Short-Term Training - (108 KB pdf) NDVR OP 20-23
- Maintenance, Transportation and Vehicle Repair - (56 KB pdf) NDVR OP 12-02
- North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Positions - (109 KB pdf) NDVR OP 23-09
- Physical and Mental Restoration Services - (151 KB pdf) NDVR OP 14-01
- Prior Written Approval Requests - (175 KB pdf) NDVR OP 21-07
- Self-Employment - (175 KB pdf) - NDVR OP 12-04
- Services to Groups of Individuals with Disabilities - (14 KB pdf) - OVR/OP/OTH 94-05
- Supported Employment (SE) - (191 KB pdf) NDVR OP 20-18
- Transition and Pre-Employment Transition Services - (191 KB pdf) - NDVR OP 21-02
VRS - Vision Rehabilitation Services
- Case Closure - (125 KB pdf) NDVRS OP 23-21
- Client Prioritization (72 KB pdf) NDVRS OP 19-07
- Community Outreach (124 KB pdf) NDVRS OP 20-01
- Eligibility and Application (135 KB pdf) NDVRS OP 22-23
- Financial Expenditures (154 KB pdf) NDVRS OP 23-23
- Follow-Up Contact (143 KB pdf) - NDVRS OP 22-02
- Inventory (108 KB pdf) NDVRS OP 23-20
Questions, comments, or requests for additional information can be directed to (800) 755-2745, (711) TTY, or dhsvr@nd.gov.