Section 572.30  Purpose of the IPE

a)         The IPE is a non-binding agreement between the customer and DHS-ORS that outlines the nature and scope of vocational rehabilitation services to be provided to the customer to meet the established objectives that are related to the customer's vocational goal.

b)         The IPE identifies the program of services that will assist the individual to achieve an employment objective consistent with the customer's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, career interests, and informed choices.

c)         The IPE will provide the customer with substantial services.  Substantial services are defined as services that, provided in the context of the counseling relationship, collectively and significantly contribute to the achievement of an employment outcome consistent with the informed choice of the individual.

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 15959, effective October 7, 2005)