Description.
| The participant must meet ALL of the following criteria: · Has a disorder in 1 or more of the neurological processes involved in processing or organizing information.· Has been assessed by a vocational specialist or qualified professional.· Is significantly restricted in the range of work able to be done or unable to get or keep unsubsidized work of at least 20 hours a week. |
Specific Conditions That Meet the Criteria of This Category.
| Learning disabilities can impair the ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations.
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Documentation required.
| Documentation by either: · Licensed psychologist with experience determining learning disabilities.· School psychologist with experience determining learning disabilities.
The documentation should include a statement about whether the learning disability prevents the ability to work in unsubsidized employment at least 20 hours a week.
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How Often to Review Documentation.
| Request updated verification annually, but sooner if the medical opinion indicates a shorter time frame.
For lifelong conditions such as Learning Disability request verification at least annually that the condition prevents participant from getting or working at least 20 hours per week or significantly limits the types of employment a participant may do.
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Additional Requirements.
| If the participant speaks no English or only limited English: · Consider other categories of extension first.· The determination must be made by a qualified professional with experience conducting culturally appropriate assessments, whenever possible.· These reports must include a statement of confidence in the results.· The qualified professional must use a qualified interpreter, not a family member. |
When the Extension Ends.
| A learning disability is permanent.
The extension would end, however if both of the following are true: · A qualified professional determined the participant is able to work at least 20 hours a week.· The participant does not qualify for another extension category.
Notify the eligibility worker.
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For More Information Related to This Category.
| See 17.27 (Learning Disability).
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