[nfbmi-talk] goes beyond college but important

[joe harcz Comcast]

Hi All,

 

There have been some questions about means testing for college students, etc. Here are what the Rehab Act regulations say on the issue:

 

     Amending Sec. 361.54 to expand the list of VR services 

exempt from State financial needs tests to include interpreter services 

for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, reader services for 

individuals who are blind, and personal assistant services. Also, this 

section was amended to prohibit States from applying financial needs 

tests to individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or 

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).