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Field Training Expectations

The Vocational Rehabilitation Field Training Program Expectations set ground rules to ensure clients, teachers, and counselors work toward a common goal.

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Policies & Guidelines

Read all policies, guidelines, laws, and codes for the Iowa Dept. for the Blind and its programs and services to the state.

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Board Approval Policy

The following items are considered IDB policies and require Commission Board approval of any non-clerical updates or changes.

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Referral & Eligibility Policy

Read the policies and procedures for Vocational Rehabilitation referral, application, eligibility, and other requirements for coverage from IDB.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Program & Policies

Browse the list of allowable vocational rehabilitation services under the federal VR Program. For more information, contact the Iowa Dept. for the Blind.

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Center Handbook

Center Student Handbook

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Employee Manual

Employee Manual

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Independent Living Program Manual

This policy manual is used to administer the Iowa Department for the Blind’s (IDB’s) Independent Living (IL) Program Services.

June 1, 2022
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Counseling and Training Professionalism

Counseling and Training Professionalism

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TRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROCESS

VR TRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROCESS

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Independent Living Younger Blind Services Policy

IL younger services policy

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IDB Referral Policy

IDB Referral Policy

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Center Schedule

Center Schedule

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Terms and Conditions for IDB Sponsored Post-Secondary Education Participation

Terms and Conditions for IDB Sponsored Post-Secondary Education Participation

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Guidelines for Financial Support for VR Clients Attending Conferences and Conventions

Guidelines for Financial Support for VR Clients Attending Conferences and Conventions

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