OAR 585-030-0001
Dispute Resolution Procedure

(1) It is the intent of the Oregon Commission for the Blind to resolve disputes between the Commission and its clients quickly and fairly.
(2) Clients who are dissatisfied or disagree with a decision, action, or lack of action by the Commission that affects their vocational rehabilitation services or program shall have available dispute resolution options, including informal problem solving and formal mediation, prior to seeking an impartial fair hearing conducted by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) appointed by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).
(3) The dispute resolution process is framed by the procedures provided under 29 U.S.C. § 722(c) and 34 C.F.R. § 361.57, relevant state statutes and regulations, the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act, the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure for Contested Cases, and Commission’s administrative rules and policies.

Source: Rule 585-030-0001 — Dispute Resolution Procedure, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=585-030-0001.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 585-030-0001’s source at or​.us