Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 795-7-5 — Training

795 Alabama Division of Rehabilitation Services

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-7-5-.01 Training

(1) All prospective vendors will participate in an evaluation and successfully complete the Business Enterprise Training Program conducted by the E.H. Gentry Facility as a condition to qualify for a license.

(2) The SLA will, from time to time, provide post-1icensing training that may include further education, additional training, or retraining for improved work opportunities as appropriate. A vendor will be responsible for securing a temporary assistant(s) including the payment thereof, if necessary, in order to receive post-1icensing training. In any event, a BEP facility will remain the responsibility of the vendor.

(3) The rehabilitation counselor, in conjunction with his/her supervisor, may approve post-employment services. A leave of absence from a vending facility may be granted for approved post-employment services. A vendor may discontinue post-employment services and return to his/her facility. A vendor will be responsible for securing a temporary assistant(s) including the payment thereof, if necessary, in order to receive post-employment services. In any event, a BEP facility will remain the responsibility of the vendor.

History

• Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Elected Committee of Blind Vendors
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§21-1-40, 21-9-9; 20 U.S.C. 107 et. seq.
• New Rule: Filed January 19, 2000; effective February 23, 2000. Amended: Filed March 6, 2017; effective April 20, 2017.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-7-5-.02 Retraining For Vendors

(1) BEP shall provide specially designed skill enhancement courses for vendors who request retraining in a specific area that is related to their present facility or which relates to training previously experienced. Retraining shall be conducted on-site whenever possible.

(2) If the BEP representative identifies a specific area in which the vendor has a significant deficiency and is unable to correct the deficiency, the BEP representative shall recommend to the vendor skill-enhancement training. Referrals for such training shall be made to the BEP director for resolution. Every effort will be taken to resolve problems on-site.

History

• Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Elected Committee of Blind Vendors
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§21-1-40, 21-9-9; 20 U.S.C. 107 et. seq.
• New Rule: Filed January 19, 2000; effective February 23, 2000.