Must scholars serve State rehabilitation clients exclusively in full‑ or part-time employment in a qualifying agency?
If a scholar works for a related agency, he/she is not required to serve only rehabilitation clients of the State‑Federal programs of vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or independent living in his/her job. Rather, the requirement can be met if he/she is employed on a full‑ or part‑time basis by the qualifying organization, and the work is on a continuing basis as a consultant or practitioner serving rehabilitation clients under an agreement with a State vocational rehabilitation agency. For example, if a rehabilitation physician works for a qualifying organization whose clientele includes individuals receiving services through programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act, the work would meet payback requirements.
Related Questions
- If a scholar engages in employment for a State agency or related rehabilitation agency while in training, will that count toward payback?
- Can I work with my State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency as well as another participating Employment Network (EN)?
- Is there a minimum period of employment for qualifying for options under the Schemes?
