Activities of nonprofit organizations not receiving federal funds who serve people who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind. Activities related to the welfare of minor children of deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind parents. After-school activities for children. Job-related appointments for people who are not clients of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. As long as the request for service is for any of the activities specified in HFS 77, Regional Coordinators will consider the request.
Reimbursement is contingent on the availability of funds.
WDHH central office staff monitor the use of the fund and fund balance in an attempt to ensure that funds are being used appropriately and that funds are available throughout the fiscal year for the first category of activities. Due to a reduction in the appropriation in 1996, WDHH exhausted this fund in SFY 98. It was augmented with a one-time allocation from the Division of Supportive Living. Hourly rates for interpreting services are established by interpreter coordination agencies and independent interpreters. The attached is a list of the WDHH Regional Coordinators.