Neb. Admin. Code COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, tit. 192, ch. 1, app B
To determine whether a facility, service, program, or provider meets minimum standards, NCBVI staff consider such factors as: their past performance in achieving results or employment outcomes and the quality of results or employment outcomes achieved, licensure, accreditation, certification, or registration from state authorities; accreditation or certification from nationally recognized accrediting organizations; education, training, and experience of personnel; and, compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Hospitals and clinics must be licensed by the State of Nebraska. Hospitals accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities are given preference for the provision of rehabilitation medicine and treatment of physical impairments.
Schools and other training institutions must be approved by a recognized accrediting body for the institution. Out-of-state schools must be approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
Program services and goods may be purchased from any entity doing business in Nebraska, including businesses operated by independent contractors, for-profit sole proprietorships and partnerships, and those engaged in the construction or renovation of homes.
Medical or psychological diagnosis and treatment services in audiology and speech language pathology; chiropractic; dentistry; hearing aid instruments; dispensers and fitters; medicine and surgery; mental health; nursing; occupational therapy; optometry; physical therapy; podiatry; psychology; respiratory care; and, social work must be provided by professionals who are appropriately licensed, certified, or registered with the appropriate state examining board. Psychologists with clinical certification are given preference.
Prosthetic and orthotic services and appliances must be provided by professionals who are certified by the American Board of Certification for Prosthetic and Orthotic Appliance Industry Inc. or otherwise qualified by training and experience to perform the specific service required.
A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is an interpreter who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. Interpreters providing services for hearing impaired recipients must be appropriately qualified for the particular assignment.
All service providers must be at least 18 years of age.
Individuals who have been convicted of any felony or crime consisting of abuse of a child or vulnerable adult are disqualified to be selected as service providers.
Neb. Admin. Code COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, tit. 192, ch. 1, app B