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MFIP Employment Services Manual

MFIP Employment Services Manual


17.27 Learning Disability

ISSUE DATE: 08/2023

Family Stabilization Services Criteria:

Description.

The participant must meet all of the following criteria:

  • · Have a disorder in 1 or more of the neurological processes involved in processing or organizing information.
  • · Have been assessed by a vocational specialist or qualified professional.
  • · Be restricted in the range of work able to be done or unable to get or keep work of at least 20 hours a week.
  • Who Can Confirm the Condition.

    See 17.45 (Qualified Professionals)

    Workforce One Employment Plan Type.

    FSS- Learning Disabled.

    How Often to Review Documentation.

    Request updated verification at least annually, but sooner if the medical opinion indicates a shorter time frame.

    Additional Requirements.

    If the participant speaks only limited or no English:

  • · The determination must be made by a qualified professional with experience conducting culturally appropriate assessments whenever possible.
  • · The county or tribe may accept reports that identify an IQ range as opposed to a specific score.
  • · These reports must include a statement of confidence in the results.
  • · Ensure that the assessment identifies the interpreter and the interpreter’s qualifications and relationship to the participant or assessor.
  • PREVIOUS REVISIONS

    DateNotes
    08/2020

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