NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 18, 2006, the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists has issued an order.
The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists hereby gives notice that it has issued an Order on the Petition for Variance/Waiver, which was filed on August 18, 2006, on behalf of Lewilliam Means. The Notice of Petition for Variance/Waiver was published in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 35, on September 1, 2006. The Petitioner sought a permanent waiver of Rule 64B14-4.110, F.A.C., entitled “Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthic.” In seeking licensure as an orthothic fitter, petitioner requested that the Board consider the experience and training he received prior to completing the education required for licensure. The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists considered the Petition at its meeting held on September 22, 2006, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on October 4, 2006, denied the Petition for waiver of Rule 64B14-4.110, F.A.C., finding that the application of the rule does not impact the applicant differently than other similarly situated applicants. Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the application of the rule would result in substantial hardship.
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Joe Baker, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258