OAR 582-090-0010: Certification of Disability Generally

(1) The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) will provide certification services on request for individuals with disabilities seeking employment under a governmental entity's special hiring practices if a certificate is required. (2) OVRS will provide certification services on request for clients who require documentation of disability for specific programs such as Tri-Met Honored Citizen Cards and the Public Utility Commission Telecommunications Devices Access Program. (3) Individuals seeking a certification of disability shall provide OVRS with the certification instructions and form of the governmental organization if requested, and provide documenting evidence of their disability. (4) OVRS may provide certification of disability services regardless of whether individuals apply for OVRS services under 34 CFR 361.41, qualify for services under 34 CFR 361.42, or have an open case with OVRS for vocational rehabilitation services.