Acronyms

ACB, American Council of the Blind
ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act
ATP, Assistive Technology Partnership
BISM, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
CAP, Client Assistance Program
COBRA, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
CSAVR, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
CSPD, Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
DRS, Department of Rehabilitation Services (NE)
EAP, Employee Assistance Program
EDGAR, Education Department General Administrative Rule
GMS, Grant Management System
HHSS, Health and Human Services System (NE)
HIPPA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
IEP, Individualized Education Plan
IL, Independent Living
IM, Informational Memorandum
IPE, Individualized Plan for Employment
IRI, Institute on Rehabilitation Issues
IWILP, Individualized Written Independent Living Plan
JOB, Job Opportunities for the Blind
MOU, Memorandum of Understanding
NBPCB, National Blindness Professional Certification Board
NCBVI, NE Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
NCECBVI, NE Center for the Education of the Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
NCSAB, National Council of State Agencies for the Blind
NFB, National Federation of the Blind
NRIL, National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute
NIS, Nebraska Information System
OC, Nebraska Center for the Blind
OIB, Older Individuals Who Are Blind
OJE, On-the-Job Evaluation
OJT, On-the-Job Training
OMB, Office of Management and Budget
PD, Policy Directive
PI, Project Independence
PVR, Prepayment Validation Review
PWI, Projects With Industry
RC, Rehabilitation Counselor
RRCEP, Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Center
RSA, Rehabilitation Services Administration
RTB, Radio Talking Book
SGA, Substantial Gainful Activity
SILC, Statewide Independent Living Council
SLA, State Licensing Agency
SRC, State Rehabilitation Council
SSA, Social Security Administration
SSDI, Social Security Disability Insurance
SSI, Supplemental Security Income
TWWILA, Ticket to Work Workforce Investment Labor Act
VIPS, Visually Impaired Peer Support
VR, Vocational Rehabilitation
WAGES, Work and Gain Experience in the Summer
WIA, Workforce Investment Act

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