Chapter 388-891 WAC
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
(Formerly chapter 388-890 WAC (part))
Last Update: 4/23/07

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?
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
388-891-0870 Are supported employment services time-limited? [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.29.020, 74.08.090, August 1998 amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 34 C.F.R. Parts 361 and 363, chapters 74.29, 43.19 RCW, RCW 43.43.832, 4.24.550, 71.09.340, 9A.44.130, and chapter 26.44 RCW. 03-02-014, § 388-891-0870, filed 12/20/02, effective 2/3/03.]  Repealed by 07-10-023, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.29.020, 74.08.090, and August 1998 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 34 C.F.R. Parts 361 and 363.