The following words and terms, when used in this division,
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Applicant--A person applying to DARS DBS for a
Certificate of Blindness for Tuition Waiver.
(2) Blind--As defined in Human Resources Code §91.002(2)
means a person having not more than 20/200 visual acuity in the better
eye with correcting lenses or visual acuity greater than 20/200 but
with a limitation in the field of vision such that the widest diameter
of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.
(3) Certificate of Blindness for Tuition Waiver--The
certificate issued by DARS DBS to certify that the applicant is a
blind person as defined by Education Code, §54.364(a)(2). The
applicant may use the certificate to apply for a tuition waiver at
any Texas state institution of higher education using public funds,
as set forth in Education Code, §54.364(a)(5) and §1.003.
(4) Consumer--An individual with a disability who has
applied for, or who is receiving vocational rehabilitation services.
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