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Consumer Responsibilities

DORS is committed to working in partnership with everyone who takes part in programs and services.

When you are found eligible for services, the DORS counselor will talk with you about your rights and responsibilities.

Consumer Responsibilities

Individuals participating in DORS programs have the responsibility to:

Provide to DORS staff accurate information about your disability, limitations, capabilities, education, work experience and other related matters.
Fully participate in the selection of any needed assessments, the rehabilitation goal, services and providers of services.
Fully participate in the rehabilitation program.
Maintain regular contact with the DORS counselor and keep all appointments scheduled with persons involved in the rehabilitation program.
Cooperate in using other community services when they can be of help in the rehabilitation program.
Maintain satisfactory performance and regular attendance in any training programs.
If in higher education training, apply for Financial Aid annually; complete at least 75% of credits for which enrolled and maintain a minimum average grade of "C" or its equivalent on all credits completed annually; discuss with the DORS counselor and obtain approval for a change of major or course of study; submit to the DORS counselor a copy of the grade report upon the completion of each term.
Participate financially in the rehabilitation program to the extent indicated by the financial needs process.

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