| WAC Sections | ||
PURPOSE | ||
| 388-891A-0005 | What is the purpose of this chapter? | |
DEFINITIONS | ||
| 388-891A-0010 | What definitions apply to this chapter? | |
PROTECTION AND USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION | ||
| 388-891A-0100 | What personal information about me does DVR keep on file? | |
| 388-891A-0102 | How long will DVR retain my personal information? | |
| 388-891A-0103 | May DVR obtain personal information about me? | |
| 388-891A-0104 | What happens if my personal information is lost, stolen, or released in error? | |
| 388-891A-0110 | What happens if DVR receives information that indicates I have a history of violent or predatory acts? | |
| 388-891A-0120 | May I ask DVR to change incorrect information in my case service record? | |
| 388-891A-0130 | May DVR share personal information in my case service record with others? | |
| 388-891A-0135 | How does DVR protect personal information about substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases? | |
| 388-891A-0140 | May I review or obtain copies of information in my case service record? | |
| 388-891A-0150 | How does DVR protect personal information that is released for audit, evaluation, reporting, or research? | |
APPEAL RIGHTS | ||
| 388-891A-0200 | May a guardian or another representative request an exception to a rule, mediation, or fair hearing on my behalf with DVR? | |
| 388-891A-0205 | How do I ask for an exception to a rule in this chapter? | |
| 388-891A-0206 | Are there exceptions to rules in this chapter that DVR will not grant? | |
| 388-891A-0210 | What happens after I submit a request for an exception to a rule? | |
| 388-891A-0211 | What does a DVR counselor do when they make a decision to deny my request for VR services, reasonable accommodation, or any other request that affects my participation in VR program services? | |
| 388-891A-0215 | What may I do if a DVR counselor makes a decision about my VR services that I do not agree with? | |
| 388-891A-0220 | What is the client assistance program (CAP)? | |
| 388-891A-0225 | What is mediation? | |
| 388-891A-0230 | When may I ask for mediation? | |
| 388-891A-0235 | Who arranges and pays for mediation? | |
| 388-891A-0240 | Is information discussed during mediation confidential? | |
| 388-891A-0245 | If the mediation session results in an agreement, do I receive a written statement of the results? | |
| 388-891A-0250 | What is a fair hearing? | |
| 388-891A-0255 | How do I request a fair hearing? | |
| 388-891A-0260 | After I submit a request for a fair hearing, when is it held? | |
| 388-891A-0265 | What is a prehearing meeting? | |
| 388-891A-0270 | Do I receive a written fair hearing decision? | |
| 388-891A-0275 | Is the fair hearing decision final? | |
| 388-891A-0295 | May DVR suspend, reduce, or terminate my services if I request a fair hearing? | |
INFORMED CHOICE | ||
| 388-891A-0300 | What is informed choice? | |
| 388-891A-0310 | How does DVR support the informed choice process? | |
| 388-891A-0320 | What if I do not know how to use the informed choice decision making process? | |
| 388-891A-0330 | What decisions may I make using informed choice? | |
| 388-891A-0340 | What information and assistance will DVR provide to help me make informed choices about VR services and service providers? | |
APPLYING FOR VR SERVICES | ||
| 388-891A-0400 | Who may apply for vocational rehabilitation services? | |
| 388-891A-0405 | May a guardian or another representative act on my behalf with DVR? | |
| 388-891A-0410 | How do I apply for VR services? | |
| 388-891A-0420 | If I do not speak English, how do I communicate with DVR throughout the VR process, beginning at application? | |
| 388-891A-0421 | What accommodations are available to help me communicate with DVR throughout the VR process, beginning at application? | |
| 388-891A-0425 | Does DVR translate written communication for me if I do not speak English? | |
| 388-891A-0430 | If I do not live in Washington, may I receive VR services? | |
| 388-891A-0431 | May a case be open at the same time in more than one VR services program? | |
| 388-891A-0440 | May I apply for VR services if I am currently receiving or am eligible to receive VR services from the department of services for the blind? | |
| 388-891A-0450 | May I apply for VR services if I am currently receiving or am eligible to receive VR services from a tribal VR program? | |
| 388-891A-0490 | Why does DVR offer me the opportunity to register to vote when I apply for services? | |
ELIGIBILITY | ||
| 388-891A-0500 | Who is eligible to receive VR services? | |
| 388-891A-0505 | How does DVR determine if I am eligible? | |
| 388-891A-0506 | Am I presumed to be eligible for VR services if I receive Social Security disability benefits? | |
| 388-891A-0507 | Am I required to provide proof of my identity and work status? | |
| 388-891A-0510 | After DVR receives my signed application, how long does it take to make an eligibility determination? | |
| 388-891A-0515 | What if I do not agree to extend the eligibility determination period? | |
| 388-891A-0525 | What criteria does DVR not consider in its eligibility determination? | |
| 388-891A-0526 | May DVR determine that I am ineligible for VR services without additional assessment of the severity of my disability? | |
| 388-891A-0527 | What is a trial work experience? | |
| 388-891A-0530 | What is involved in a trial work experience? | |
| 388-891A-0535 | What if I cannot participate in or decline to participate in a trial work experience? | |
| 388-891A-0540 | When may DVR determine that I am not eligible or no longer eligible for DVR services? | |
| 388-891A-0545 | What happens if DVR determines that I am not eligible or no longer eligible for VR services? | |
| 388-891A-0550 | If I am not eligible or no longer eligible for VR services, does DVR help me find other programs and service providers to meet my needs? | |
| 388-891A-0555 | Does a determination that I am eligible for VR services mean that I am entitled to any service? | |
ORDER OF SELECTION | ||
| 388-891A-0600 | What happens if DVR cannot serve every eligible person? | |
| 388-891A-0610 | How are individuals selected for services when DVR is operating under an order of selection? | |
| 388-891A-0611 | What criteria must DVR not use when assigning you to a priority of service of category? | |
| 388-891A-0615 | May I receive pre-employment transition services when DVR has assigned me to a priority of service category with a waiting list for services? | |
| 388-891A-0620 | What are the criteria for priority category one? | |
| 388-891A-0630 | What are the criteria for priority category two? | |
| 388-891A-0640 | What are the criteria for priority category three? | |
| 388-891A-0650 | What are the criteria for priority category four? | |
| 388-891A-0660 | What are the criteria for priority category five? | |
VR SERVICES | ||
| 388-891A-0700 | What vocational rehabilitation services are available to individuals from DVR? | |
| 388-891A-0705 | What are assessment services? | |
| 388-891A-0706 | What are examples of assessments that DVR conducts, obtains, or purchases? | |
| 388-891A-0707 | When may DVR require that I participate in a risk assessment, and how are the results of a risk assessment used by DVR? | |
| 388-891A-0708 | What happens if I decline to participate in a risk assessment or release reports of my status in a treatment program? | |
| 388-891A-0709 | What are benefits planning services? | |
| 388-891A-0710 | What are independent living services and evaluation? | |
| 388-891A-0715 | What are information and referral services? | |
| 388-891A-0720 | What are interpreter services? | |
| 388-891A-0725 | What is job search assistance? | |
| 388-891A-0730 | What is job placement assistance? | |
| 388-891A-0731 | What are customized employment services? | |
| 388-891A-0732 | What are job retention services? | |
| 388-891A-0735 | What are maintenance services? | |
| 388-891A-0740 | What are occupational licenses? | |
| 388-891A-0745 | What are personal assistance services? | |
| 388-891A-0750 | What are physical and mental restoration services? | |
| 388-891A-0755 | What are the medical treatments DVR does not pay for? | |
| 388-891A-0760 | What are pre-employment transition services? | |
| 388-891A-0765 | What is job exploration counseling? | |
| 388-891A-0766 | What are work-based learning experiences? | |
| 388-891A-0767 | What is counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education? | |
| 388-891A-0768 | What is workplace readiness training? | |
| 388-891A-0769 | What is instruction in self-advocacy? | |
| 388-891A-0770 | What is rehabilitation technology? | |
| 388-891A-0785 | What are self-employment services? | |
| 388-891A-0790 | What vocational rehabilitation services may DVR provide for my family member(s)? | |
| 388-891A-0791 | What types of nonpermanent structural modifications may be provided at the place where I live or where I work? | |
| 388-891A-0800 | What is substantial vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance? | |
| 388-891A-0805 | What are tools, equipment, initial stocks, and supplies? | |
| 388-891A-0810 | What are training services? | |
| 388-891A-0815 | What is on-the-job training? | |
| 388-891A-0820 | What is postsecondary training? | |
| 388-891A-0825 | What is occupational or vocational training? | |
| 388-891A-0830 | What is basic education or literacy training? | |
| 388-891A-0836 | What is apprenticeship training? | |
| 388-891A-0837 | What is job readiness training? | |
| 388-891A-0838 | What is disability-related skills training? | |
| 388-891A-0840 | What other training does DVR provide? | |
| 388-891A-0855 | What are transition services? | |
| 388-891A-0860 | What are translation services? | |
| 388-891A-0865 | What are transportation services? | |
| 388-891A-0866 | What are transportation services to facilitate my driving? | |
| 388-891A-0880 | What other services does DVR provide? | |
| 388-891A-0890 | What are post-employment services? | |
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND IPE DEVELOPMENT | ||
| 388-891A-0900 | What is a vocational assessment? | |
| 388-891A-0905 | Are there circumstances in which DVR requires me to participate in additional assessment activities? | |
| 388-891A-0910 | Do I need to tell my DVR counselor about my criminal history or negative actions that may appear in a background check for employment? | |
| 388-891A-0911 | What is required for DVR to approve an IPE with a goal in self-employment? | |
| 388-891A-0912 | What are the factors that a DVR counselor considers in determining whether to support an employment outcome in self-employment? | |
| 388-891A-0913 | What conditions apply for DVR to support self-employment as a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company? | |
| 388-891A-0915 | What is an individualized plan for employment (IPE)? | |
| 388-891A-0916 | How long does it take to develop an IPE? | |
| 388-891A-0920 | What information does DVR provide to help me develop my IPE? | |
| 388-891A-0925 | Who develops an IPE? | |
| 388-891A-0930 | Who may help me with developing an IPE? | |
| 388-891A-0940 | What must be included on the individualized plan for employment? | |
| 388-891A-0945 | When does the IPE become effective? | |
| 388-891A-0950 | Is the IPE reviewed and updated? | |
| 388-891A-0951 | When would my IPE require an amendment? | |
| 388-891A-0960 | Will DVR support an employment outcome that involves activities that are illegal under federal, state, or local law? | |
| 388-891A-0965 | Does DVR support any job I choose? | |
| 388-891A-0966 | What if the employment outcome I choose is religious in nature? | |
| 388-891A-0970 | What happens if I am not making the agreed upon progress in my IPE? | |
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT | ||
| 388-891A-1000 | What is supported employment? | |
| 388-891A-1010 | Who is eligible for supported employment? | |
| 388-891A-1015 | Who determines whether I am eligible for supported employment? | |
| 388-891A-1030 | When is a work setting integrated in supported employment? | |
| 388-891A-1040 | What are supported employment services? | |
| 388-891A-1045 | What are time-limited support services? | |
| 388-891A-1050 | What are extended services? | |
| 388-891A-1060 | Who provides the extended services I need? | |
| 388-891A-1065 | What are natural supports? | |
| 388-891A-1075 | What is required for me to change from time-limited support services to extended services? | |
| 388-891A-1080 | Under what conditions does DVR close my case service record for supported employment? | |
| 388-891A-1090 | Under what conditions does DVR provide time-limited support services as post-employment services? | |
PAYING FOR VR SERVICES | ||
| 388-891A-1100 | When does DVR provide or pay for vocational rehabilitation services to individuals? | |
| 388-891A-1101 | Are there limits or activities that DVR does not pay for or support? | |
| 388-891A-1102 | Am I required to repay DVR funds that were overpaid to me? | |
| 388-891A-1103 | When must DVR make a referral to the DSHS office of fraud and accountability (OFA)? | |
| 388-891A-1105 | Does DVR require written authorization to purchase services? | |
| 388-891A-1110 | May DVR pay for VR services without determining whether comparable services and benefits are available from another program or organization? | |
| 388-891A-1120 | May DVR authorize or provide VR services before determining whether a comparable service or benefit is available to me to avoid delaying or interrupting my services? | |
| 388-891A-1125 | If comparable services and benefits are available from another program or organization, and I do not want to use them, who is responsible for the cost of the services? | |
| 388-891A-1130 | Do I have to pay a portion of my VR services if I receive assistance or income support from another public program? | |
| 388-891A-1135 | Does DVR require that I pay for part of my VR services using my own financial resources? | |
| 388-891A-1136 | When does DVR require that I pay for part of my VR services using my own financial resources? | |
| 388-891A-1137 | How does DVR determine whether I must pay for VR services? | |
| 388-891A-1140 | How does DVR determine how much I pay for VR services? | |
| 388-891A-1145 | Which VR program services am I not required to help pay for? | |
| 388-891A-1150 | May I select the services and service provider of my choice? | |
| 388-891A-1155 | When does DVR pay for occupational or vocational training? | |
| 388-891A-1156 | When does DVR pay for basic education or literacy training? | |
| 388-891A-1160 | When does DVR pay for training services at an institution of higher education? | |
| 388-891A-1161 | Are there forms of financial assistance that I am required to apply for or access before DVR will assist with the cost of attendance at my institution of higher education? | |
| 388-891A-1162 | When does DVR pay for training at a private school or an out-of-state institution of higher education? | |
| 388-891A-1163 | May DVR pay for other fees charged by my institution of higher education when those fees are required as a condition of registration? | |
| 388-891A-1164 | What academic standards does DVR have for education? | |
| 388-891A-1165 | When does DVR make a direct payment to me? | |
| 388-891A-1170 | When does DVR pay for my moving expenses? | |
| 388-891A-1171 | When DVR pays for relocation or moving expenses, may I move my own household belongings in a rental vehicle? | |
| 388-891A-1172 | When does DVR provide services to facilitate driving a personal vehicle? | |
| 388-891A-1173 | When may DVR pay for the cost of fueling a personal vehicle as a transportation service? | |
| 388-891A-1174 | When does DVR purchase and loan a vehicle to you? | |
| 388-891A-1175 | What conditions apply for DVR to purchase and loan a vehicle to me? | |
| 388-891A-1176 | When does DVR transfer ownership of a vehicle that DVR purchased and loaned to you? | |
| 388-891A-1177 | When may DVR pay for vehicle modifications as a rehabilitation technology service? | |
| 388-891A-1179 | When may DVR pay for vehicle repairs? | |
| 388-891A-1180 | What types of insurance does DVR pay for? | |
| 388-891A-1181 | What types of assistive technology insurance may DVR pay for? | |
| 388-891A-1182 | What types of assistive technology warranties may DVR pay for? | |
| 388-891A-1185 | What are the costs that DVR may pay to support my IPE with an employment outcome in self-employment? | |
| 388-891A-1186 | What are the costs that DVR must not pay for to support an IPE with an employment outcome in self-employment? | |
| 388-891A-1190 | When may DVR pay for child-care services? | |
| 388-891A-1194 | When may DVR pay for nonpermanent structural modifications at my worksite? | |
| 388-891A-1195 | When may DVR pay for nonpermanent modifications where I live or at my place of self-employment? | |
| 388-891A-1196 | Are there purchases related to nonpermanent modification(s) of my home or place of self-employment that DVR does not pay for? | |
LOANING EQUIPMENT | ||
| 388-891A-1200 | Under what conditions does DVR loan equipment, devices, or other items to me? | |
| 388-891A-1205 | Are there instances in which DVR would issue equipment, devices, or other items directly to me without a loan agreement? | |
| 388-891A-1210 | Does DVR provide items that require customization for my own personal needs? | |
| 388-891A-1230 | What happens if I fail to return a device, tool, piece of equipment, or other item if requested by DVR? | |
| 388-891A-1240 | What happens to a device, tool, piece of equipment, or other item that has been loaned to me by DVR if I will still need it after my case service record is closed? | |
CASE CLOSURE | ||
| 388-891A-1300 | Why does DVR close a case service record? | |
| 388-891A-1310 | How does DVR determine that I have achieved an employment outcome? | |
| 388-891A-1311 | When may DVR determine that I have achieved an employment outcome in self-employment? | |
| 388-891A-1312 | What does DVR do if it determines I have not achieved a self-employment outcome when my employment outcome is in self-employment? | |
| 388-891A-1320 | Am I involved in the decision to close my case? | |
| 388-891A-1330 | When does DVR contact me after my case is closed? | |