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Chapter 388-891 WAC

Last Update: 4/23/07

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES(Formerly chapter 388-890 WAC (part))

WAC Sections

PURPOSE
388-891-0005 What is the purpose of this chapter?
DEFINITIONS
388-891-0010 What definitions apply to this chapter?
PROTECTION AND USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
388-891-0100 What personal information about me does DVR keep on file?
388-891-0103 Can DVR obtain personal information about you?
388-891-0110 What happens if DVR receives information that indicates I have a previous history of behavior involving violent or predatory acts?
388-891-0120 Can I ask DVR to change incorrect information in my case service record?
388-891-0130 Can DVR share personal information in my record with others?
388-891-0135 How does DVR protect personal information about drug, alcohol, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases?
388-891-0140 Can I obtain copies of information in my case service record?
388-891-0150 How does DVR protect personal information that is released for audit, evaluation or research?
CUSTOMER RIGHTS
388-891-0200 Can a guardian or another representative act on my behalf with DVR?
388-891-0205 How do I ask for an exception to a rule in this chapter?
388-891-0210 What happens after I submit a request for an exception?
388-891-0215 What if a DVR counselor makes a decision about my VR services that I don't agree with?
388-891-0220 What is the client assistance program (CAP)?
388-891-0225 What is mediation?
388-891-0230 When can I ask for mediation?
388-891-0235 Who arranges and pays for mediation?
388-891-0240 Is information discussed during mediation confidential?
388-891-0245 If the mediation session results in an agreement, do I receive a written statement of the results?
388-891-0250 What is a fair hearing?
388-891-0255 How do I request a fair hearing?
388-891-0260 After I submit a request for a fair hearing, when is it held?
388-891-0265 What is a prehearing meeting?
388-891-0270 Do I receive a written fair hearing decision?
388-891-0275 Is the fair hearing decision final?
388-891-0295 Can DVR suspend, reduce or terminate my services if I request a fair hearing?
PAYING FOR VR SERVICES
388-891-0300 Under what conditions does DVR provide and/or pay for vocational rehabilitation services to individuals?
388-891-0310 What VR services are provided without determining whether services or benefits are available from another program or organization?
388-891-0320 What if looking for services and benefits available from another program would delay or interrupt my progress toward achieving an employment outcome?
388-891-0325 Does DVR pay for a VR service if services and benefits are available from another program or organization, but I don't want to use them?
388-891-0330 Does DVR consider academic awards and scholarships based on merit as comparable benefits?
388-891-0340 How does DVR determine whether I must pay part of my VR services using my own financial resources?
388-891-0345 Do I have to pay a portion of my VR services if I receive assistance or income support from another public program?
388-891-0350 What financial information does DVR use to decide if I need to help pay for VR services?
388-891-0355 How is the amount I pay for VR services determined?
388-891-0360 What personal resources are not counted in the decision about whether I have to help pay for services?
388-891-0365 What VR program services am I not required to help pay for?
388-891-0370 Can I select the services and service provider of my choice?
INFORMED CHOICE
388-891-0400 What is informed choice?
388-891-0410 How does DVR support the informed choice process?
388-891-0420 What if I don't know how to use the informed choice decision making process?
388-891-0430 What decisions can I make using informed choice?
388-891-0440 What information and assistance will DVR provide to help me make informed choices about VR services and service providers?
ORDER OF SELECTION
388-891-0500 What happens if DVR cannot serve every eligible person?
388-891-0510 How are individuals selected for services when DVR is operating under an order of selection?
388-891-0520 What are the criteria for priority category 1 -- Individuals with most severe disabilities?
388-891-0530 What are the criteria for priority category 2 -- Individuals with severe disabilities?
388-891-0540 What are the criteria for priority category 3 -- Individuals with disabilities?
VR SERVICES
388-891-0600 What vocational rehabilitation services are available to individuals from DVR?
388-891-0605 What are assessment services?
388-891-0610 What are independent living services and/or evaluation?
388-891-0615 What are information and referral services?
388-891-0620 What are interpreter services?
388-891-0625 What are job placement services?
388-891-0630 What are job retention services?
388-891-0635 What are maintenance services?
388-891-0640 What are occupational licenses?
388-891-0645 What are personal assistance services?
388-891-0650 What are physical and mental restoration services?
388-891-0655 What are the medical treatments DVR does not pay for?
388-891-0660 What is rehabilitation technology?
388-891-0665 Under what conditions does DVR provide vehicle modifications as a rehabilitation technology service?
388-891-0670 What types of insurance can DVR pay for?
388-891-0675 What types of assistive technology insurance can DVR pay for?
388-891-0680 What types of assistive technology warranties can DVR pay for?
388-891-0685 What are self-employment services?
388-891-0690 What vocational rehabilitation services can DVR provide to my family member(s)?
388-891-0695 What types of child care does DVR provide to my family members?
388-891-0700 What is substantial counseling and guidance?
388-891-0705 What are tools, equipment, initial stocks and supplies?
388-891-0710 What are training services?
388-891-0715 What is on-the-job training?
388-891-0720 What is post-secondary training?
388-891-0725 What is technical or vocational training?
388-891-0730 What is basic education/literacy training?
388-891-0735 What is community rehabilitation program (CRP) training?
388-891-0740 What other training does DVR provide?
388-891-0745 What conditions apply to receiving training services at an institution of higher education?
388-891-0750 Can I receive training services from a private school, an out-of-state training agency or an out-of-state college?
388-891-0755 What are transition services?
388-891-0760 What are translation services?
388-891-0765 What are transportation services?
388-891-0770 Under what conditions does DVR provide a vehicle?
388-891-0775 What happens if DVR has a question about my driving safety?
388-891-0780 What other services does DVR provide?
388-891-0790 What are post-employment services?
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
388-891-0800 What is supported employment?
388-891-0810 Who is eligible for supported employment?
388-891-0815 Who decides if I am eligible for supported employment?
388-891-0820 What is competitive work in supported employment?
388-891-0825 What is an integrated setting in supported employment?
388-891-0830 Is my work setting integrated if my interactions at the work site are with nondisabled supported employment service providers?
388-891-0835 What is transitional employment?
388-891-0840 What are supported employment services?
388-891-0845 What are ongoing support services?
388-891-0850 What are extended services?
388-891-0855 Does DVR provide extended services?
388-891-0860 Who provides the extended services I need?
388-891-0865 What is natural support?
388-891-0875 What is required for me to change from supported employment services to extended services?
388-891-0880 What if my counselor and I cannot secure a source of extended services or natural supports?
388-891-0885 Under what conditions does DVR close my case service record for supported employment?
388-891-0890 Under what conditions does DVR provide supported employment services as post-employment services?
APPLYING FOR VR SERVICES
388-891-0900 Who can apply for vocational rehabilitation services?
388-891-0910 Am I required to provide proof of my identity and work status?
388-891-0920 If I don't live in Washington, can I receive VR services?
388-891-0930 Can I receive VR services if I am legally blind?
388-891-0940 Can I receive VR services if I am Native American?
388-891-0950 How do I contact DVR if I don't speak English?
388-891-0960 What other methods of communication does DVR use?
388-891-0970 Does DVR translate written communication for people who don't speak English?
388-891-0980 How do I apply for VR services?
ELIGIBILITY
388-891-1000 Who is eligible to receive VR services?
388-891-1005 How does DVR determine if I am eligible?
388-891-1010 After I submit my application to DVR, how long does it take DVR to make an eligibility decision?
388-891-1015 What if a DVR counselor cannot presume that I am capable of working as a result of receiving VR services because of the severity of my disability?
388-891-1020 Am I eligible for VR services if I receive Social Security disability benefits?
388-891-1025 What criteria are not considered in the eligibility decision?
388-891-1030 What is involved in a trial work experience?
388-891-1035 What if I cannot participate in a trial work experience?
388-891-1040 What is an extended evaluation?
388-891-1045 What happens if DVR determines that I am not eligible or no longer eligible for VR services?
388-891-1050 If I am not eligible for VR services, can DVR help me find other services and programs to meet my needs?
IPE DEVELOPMENT
388-891-1100 What is an assessment for determining vocational rehabilitation needs?
388-891-1105 Do I have to disclose criminal history information to DVR?
388-891-1110 What other assessments might be required?
388-891-1115 What is an individualized plan for employment (IPE)?
388-891-1120 Who develops an IPE?
388-891-1125 What information does DVR provide to help me develop my IPE?
388-891-1130 What are the options for developing an IPE?
388-891-1135 Does DVR support any job I choose?
388-891-1137 What if the employment goal I choose is religious in nature?
388-891-1140 What must be included on the IPE form?
388-891-1145 When does the IPE become effective?
388-891-1150 Is the IPE reviewed and updated?
LOANING EQUIPMENT
388-891-1200 Under what conditions does DVR loan equipment, devices or other items to me?
388-891-1210 What if I need an item customized for my own personal needs?
388-891-1220 What conditions apply to the use of a device, tool, piece of equipment or other item that is loaned to me?
388-891-1230 What happens if I fail to return a device, tool, piece of equipment or other item if requested by DVR?
388-891-1240 What happens to a device, tool, piece of equipment or other item if I need it when my DVR case service record is closed?
CASE CLOSURE
388-891-1300 Why does DVR close a case service record?
388-891-1310 How does DVR determine that I have achieved an employment outcome?
388-891-1320 Am I involved in the decision to close my case?
388-891-1330 Under what conditions does DVR follow up with me after my case is closed?