(a) DBS conducts assessments to determine eligibility, vocational rehabilitation needs, and, if necessary, rehabilitation technology needs for the consumer in order to develop an IPE that is designed to achieve the consumer's vocational goal. The vocational goal must be an employment outcome that is consistent with the consumer's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and career interests.
(b) If more information is needed to prepare an IPE, DBS conducts a comprehensive assessment of the consumer's unique strengths, resources, priorities, interests, and needs, including the need for supported employment services, in the most integrated setting possible, consistent with the informed choice of the consumer.
(c) A comprehensive assessment is limited to information that is necessary to identify the rehabilitation needs and to develop the rehabilitation program for the consumer.

Source Note: The provisions of this §106.409 adopted to be effective December 10, 2012, 37 TexReg 9644