Nope, Steve.... you are right. 5 is the highest. As a VR client, you have the right to learn at a campus college, providing you meet the minimum requirements. Set a goal, for a 4-5-6 year program and tell your counselor that you want to go to college. VR, will provide the housing, books and alot of other benefits, less food. It won't be easy and yes, you will have to push your weight around to get the college program. CAP, is the court of last resort, but it scares VR, when they show up and start making inquires. When you signed your book for VR... the CAP page is on the very last page of your book. You'll get what you fight for, and the battles are all worth it. Don't give them an inch to hang you. Fight. W In a message dated 12/17/05 10:00:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< In Georgia, there is a 5 point scale (at least there used to be) which determines priority of service and the amount of funding a client is eligible to receive, 5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest (I may have this backwards). Quads usually rate a 5 as they need more assistance than someone who needs a cane for walking and would likely rate a 1. This enabled my counselor to get my training expenses approved relatively quickly even though the expenses were substantially higher than average. Of course, the DVR client MUST do their part by completing any forms, applications, etc. and any other requirements for training or educational opportunities on a timely basis. I also think some clients forget that the whole purpose of the DVR is to get you employed, not just buy you a van or adaptive equipment for it, or get you out of the house and keep you from being bored. Not all DVR assisted training or education will result in employment, but DVR clients should make every attempt to gain employment if they accept assistance. I have seen several DVR clients in my own community milk the system for several years with no intentions of ever going to work. Steve _____ >>
