17.1 Conditions for Closure

Closure shall occur at any time in the vocational rehabilitation process when it has been determined that one of the following has occurred:

1. The individual has achieved a competitive integrated employment outcome consistent with the individual’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice after the provision of necessary and appropriate planned services under an IPE.

2. The individual is not eligible or is no longer eligible.

3. Sufficient progress toward achieving an employment goal, as outlined within the IPE, is not occurring.

4. Continued services are not appropriate or the individual is not available for other reasons. The determination to provide continued services is made by the DVR Counselor in consultation with the individual (to the extent feasible) and based on individual circumstances.

The reason and corresponding rationale for any closure shall be documented in the individual's service record. Closure documentation shall include the individual's employment status, when known.