This chapter explains the types of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services available to individuals who are eligible through the department of social and health services (DSHS), division of vocational rehabilitation (DVR).

VR services are offered to assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for, secure, maintain, advance in, or regain employment that is consistent with their unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.

This chapter is consistent with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and codified in 34 C.F.R. Sec. 361, 363, and 397, as well as chapter 74.29 RCW, Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities, other relevant state laws, and DSHS requirements.