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Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1155 - When does DVR pay for occupational or vocational training?

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DVR pays for occupational or vocational training if you
					 meet the conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service as outlined in WAC
					 388-891A-1100 and the following additional conditions:
(1) You require training services to achieve
				  the employment outcome identified on your IPE;
(2) If the training agency or provider is
				  eligible for federal financial aid, you and your DVR counselor have made
				  maximum efforts to get and use available need-based gift aid, including Pell or
				  state need grants, from other sources to pay for costs related to attendance;
				  and
(3) The training agency or
				  provider that you have chosen is licensed by the workforce training education
				  coordinating board (WTECB) in the state of Washington as follows:
(a) The DVR counselor confirms the licensure
				  status of an occupational or vocational training agency by verifying that
				  status with the WTECB list of private career schools; and
(b) If you require training from an agency or
				  provider that is not included on the WTECB list of private career schools, you
				  may request an exception to subsection (3)(a) of this section as described in
				  WAC 388-891A-0205.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1156 - When does DVR pay for basic education or literacy training?

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DVR pays for basic education or literacy training if you
					 meet the conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service as outlined in WAC
					 388-891A-1100 and the following additional conditions:
(1) You require training services to achieve
				  the employment outcome identified on your IPE;
(2) You have taken the entry test, if
				  required by the school you have chosen, to assess your skills and develop an
				  instructional plan as appropriate; and
(3) DVR does not require you to complete an
				  application for financial aid to participate in basic education or literacy
				  training.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1160 - When does DVR pay for training services at an institution of higher education?

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DVR pays for training services at an institution of higher
					 education if you meet the conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service as
					 outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100 and the following additional conditions:
(1) You require training services to achieve
				  your desired employment outcome as identified on your IPE;
(2) You and your DVR counselor have made
				  maximum efforts to get and use available need-based gift aid, including Pell or
				  state need grants, from other sources to pay for costs related to
				  attendance;
(3) You provide the DVR
				  counselor a copy of your student financial aid award or denial form, statement
				  of unmet need and student budget, and other related documentation;
(4) You achieve the academic standards
				  described in WAC 388-891A-1164; and
(5) You utilize all gift aid awarded to you
				  toward the cost of attendance.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 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?

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(1) Before DVR
				  may assist with the cost of attendance at an institution of higher education,
				  DVR requires you to:
(a) Complete a free
				  application for federal student aid (FAFSA); and
(b) Use all available need-based gift aid
				  toward your cost of attendance.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1162 - When does DVR pay for training at a private school or an out-of-state institution of higher education?

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If you meet the conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service
					 as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100 and choose training services at a private or
					 out-of-state program when an in-state or public program is available and
					 adequate to meet your needs:
(1) DVR
				  pays for training services up to the amount of the in-state or public program;
				  and
(2) You are responsible for
				  costs that are in excess of the public or in-state program costs.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 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?

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(1) If an academic institution charges a fee
				  to cover the cost of a student health clinic and the fee is required as a
				  condition of registration, DVR pays this fee when financial aid funds are not
				  adequate.
(2) If an academic
				  institution charges a liability fee to cover the costs of a student to register
				  in high-risk courses, practicums, internships, or externships and the fee is
				  required as a condition of registration, DVR pays this fee.
(3) DVR must not pay for health insurance, as
				  outlined in WAC 388-891A-1180.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1164 - What academic standards does DVR have for education?

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(1) DVR considers you
				  to have met its minimum academic standards when you have achieved the greater
				  of either:
(a) The minimum progress necessary
				  to maintain good standing in your academic program and to graduate from your
				  course of study; or
(b) The
				  cumulative grade point average that you and your DVR counselor have agreed upon
				  in your IPE, when appropriate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1165 - When does DVR make a direct payment to me?

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DVR makes a direct payment to you if you meet the
					 conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100 and
					 the following additional conditions:
(1) You sign a DVR direct payment agreement
				  to acknowledge that you understand and accept the terms of the
				  agreement;
(2) You only use direct
				  payment funds to purchase VR services that you and your DVR counselor have
				  agreed upon and that have been approved in advance;
(3) You give your DVR counselor the itemized
				  receipts or other itemized documentation of your purchase and its cost for all
				  purchases within twenty calendar days of the purchase;
(4) If you receive a direct payment in
				  advance that is greater than the actual cost of the purchase, you must repay
				  the difference between the cost of your purchase and the amount provided to you
				  by DVR; and
(5) If you do not
				  provide itemized receipts or other itemized documentation of your purchase and
				  its cost, you must repay any funds directly paid to you as a maintenance
				  service, as described in WAC 388-891A-1102.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1170 - When does DVR pay for my moving expenses?

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DVR pays to move your household goods so that you can
					 participate in training services identified in your IPE, other approved VR
					 services, or accept an offer of employment if you meet the conditions for DVR
					 to pay for a VR service as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100 and the following
					 additional conditions:
(1) The
				  training or other VR service you need to achieve an employment outcome is not
				  within commuting distance or a DVR counselor verifies that you have been
				  offered a job that is:
(a) Contingent upon
				  your relocation;
(b) Specialized in
				  nature that narrows the availability of employment to the degree that
				  relocation is required; or
(c) At a
				  distance from your current residence that is not practical for
				  commuting;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1171 - When DVR pays for relocation or moving expenses, may I move my own household belongings in a rental vehicle?

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DVR only pays for moving services provided by a moving
					 company that is licensed, insured, and bonded. DVR does not pay for a rental
					 vehicle for the purpose of moving your own household
					 belongings.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1172 - When does DVR provide services to facilitate driving a personal vehicle?

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(1) DVR provides
				  services to facilitate driving a personal vehicle, as described in WAC
				  388-891A-0866, when the use of a personal vehicle is necessary for
				  participation in VR services or to secure, maintain, advance in, or regain
				  employment.
(2) DVR will not
				  provide services to facilitate you or another driver driving a personal vehicle
				  if:
(a) Either you or the driver is
				  uninsured; or
(b) The DVR counselor
				  has obtained information and documented any fact that raises a question
				  regarding driving safety.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1173 - When may DVR pay for the cost of fueling a personal vehicle as a transportation service?

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DVR pays for the cost of fueling a personal vehicle as a
					 transportation service if you meet the conditions for DVR to pay for a VR
					 service as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100, the conditions for DVR to pay for
					 services that facilitate driving a personal vehicle in WAC 388-891A-1172, and
					 the following additional conditions:
(1) When public transportation is not
				  available or does not meet your needs (including your disability and
				  accessibility needs):
(a) You provide DVR
				  with documentation that shows:
(i) The
				  vehicle is currently licensed and insured; and
(ii) Proof you or the driver of the personal
				  vehicle has a valid driver's license;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1174 - When does DVR purchase and loan a vehicle to you?

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(1) DVR only purchases and loans a vehicle to
				  you under exceptional circumstances and when providing a vehicle would be the
				  least cost service to meet your transportation needs. In such exceptional
				  circumstances, no other transportation options are available and it is not
				  feasible for you to relocate or use other transportation options.
(2) You or the driver of your vehicle must
				  participate in an assessment to determine that you, or if you are riding as the
				  passenger in the vehicle, that the driver, can safely operate the vehicle. As
				  part of that assessment, you, or if you are the passenger, the driver, must
				  provide:
(a) A copy of a current, valid
				  driver's license;
(b) A current
				  copy of a driving record disclosing any moving violations and indicating no
				  criminal convictions related to driving a vehicle;
(c) Documentation of your insurability and
				  the anticipated expense of insuring the vehicle to meet DVR's minimum
				  requirements, as outlined in WAC
				  388-891A-1175;
				  and
(d) Documentation of your
				  ability to maintain insurance coverage.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1176 - When does DVR transfer ownership of a vehicle that DVR purchased and loaned to you?

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(1) DVR transfers
				  ownership of a vehicle that DVR has purchased and loaned to you when you
				  achieve an employment outcome, as described in WAC 388-891A-1310, and you
				  maintain the employment for at least ninety days.
(2) Once you have maintained the employment
				  for at least ninety days, and before DVR transfers ownership of a vehicle that
				  DVR purchased and loaned to you, you must submit documentation to confirm:
(a) You are the registered owner of the
				  vehicle;
(b) You have a current
				  driver's license; and
(c) You have
				  current insurance to cover the cost of replacement for loss or damage at the
				  time DVR transfers ownership.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1177 - When may DVR pay for vehicle modifications as a rehabilitation technology service?

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DVR pays for vehicle modifications as a rehabilitation
					 technology service if you meet the requirements for DVR to pay for a VR service
					 as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100, the conditions for DVR to pay for services
					 that facilitate the driving of a personal vehicle in WAC 388-891A-1172, and the
					 following additional conditions:
(1)
				  The DVR counselor determines based on disability-related documentation that
				  your disability is stable or slowly progressive and not likely to impair your
				  driving ability in the future if you plan to drive the vehicle;
(2) You provide copies of documentation
				  verifying that you or the driver of your vehicle is the legal and registered
				  owner of the vehicle, except when DVR is the legal owner of the vehicle being
				  modified;
(3) DVR obtains
				  documentation of an inspection from a certified or journey-level auto mechanic
				  that verifies the vehicle is in good operating condition and a vendor certified
				  through the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) says it is
				  capable of being modified;
(4) If
				  you or the driver of your vehicle has a documented history of substance abuse
				  in the past five years, you or the driver provide or participate in a current
				  substance use disorder assessment;
(5) If you will be a driver of the vehicle,
				  you demonstrate an ability to operate a motor vehicle safely by completing a
				  driving evaluation with a certified driver rehabilitation specialist that
				  verifies your driving ability and evaluates your rehabilitation
				  needs;
(6) The certified driver
				  rehabilitation specialist prescribes needed modifications to the vehicle,
				  except that prescriptions are not required for:
(a) Placement of a wheelchair lift, ramp or
				  scooter lift and tie downs;
(b)
				  Passenger access only; and
(c)
				  Wheelchair carriers;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1179 - When may DVR pay for vehicle repairs?

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In order for DVR to pay for a vehicle repair you must meet
					 the conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service as outlined in WAC
					 388-891A-1100, the conditions for DVR to pay for services that facilitate your
					 driving in WAC 388-891A-1172, and the following additional conditions:
(1) Your transportation needs are such that
				  the least cost option that is adequate to meet your needs requires the repair
				  of the vehicle.
(2) You must
				  provide DVR with documentation that shows you are the registered owner of the
				  vehicle, with current vehicle insurance, and a valid driver's license. You and
				  your DVR counselor may request an exception to this requirement under WAC
				  388-891A-0205 if:
(a) You ride as a passenger
				  in a vehicle owned by a family member, as described in WAC 388-891A-0010(7),
				  and the family member who owns and drives the vehicle has current vehicle
				  insurance and a valid driver's license; or
(b) You are the driver of a vehicle owned by
				  a family member, as described in WAC 388-891A-0010(7), and the following
				  additional conditions:
(i) You and the owner
				  of the vehicle are named on the vehicle insurance policy;
(ii) You have a valid driver's license;
				  and
(iii) You provide DVR with
				  written consent for the repair from the owner.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1180 - What types of insurance does DVR pay for?

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(1) If you meet the conditions for DVR to pay
				  for a VR service as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100, DVR pays to insure assistive
				  technology devices, equipment, and products.
(2) DVR must not pay for any other types of
				  insurance. Prohibited types of insurance include, but are not limited to,
				  health, vehicle, home, and life insurance.
(3) DVR must not pay for bonds or guarantees
				  that result in liability for DVR.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1181 - What types of assistive technology insurance may DVR pay for?

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DVR pays for insurance for assistive technology devices,
					 equipment, and products to cover the cost of repairs or replacement if they are
					 lost or damaged, if you meet the conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service as
					 outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100 and the following additional conditions:
(1) The individual with a disability is the
				  holder of the device, equipment, or product;
(2) The individual with a disability is the
				  named insured under the policy; and
(3) A third-party insurer pays for
				  replacement or repair directly to the manufacturer or service
				  provider.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1182 - What types of assistive technology warranties may DVR pay for?

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(1) At the time of
				  purchase, DVR pays for an initial warranty for an assistive technology device,
				  piece of equipment, or product if you meet the conditions for DVR to pay for a
				  VR service as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100, and the warranty:
(a) Is available from the manufacturer or
				  service provider at the time of purchase;
(b) Offers a guarantee for a specified period
				  of time following the date of purchase; and
(c) Guarantees repair or replacement of
				  parts, or if necessary, the entire device, equipment, or product when the parts
				  or workmanship are faulty.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1185 - What are the costs that DVR may pay to support my IPE with an employment outcome in self-employment?

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DVR only pays for self-employment services that are
					 required for you to achieve an employment outcome when you meet the conditions
					 outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100, and:
(1) Start-up costs for your self-employment
				  must only include those costs related to operating the business;
(2) Start-up costs must be specified in your
				  feasibility study or business plan, depending on the complexity of your small
				  business; and
(3) Start-up costs
				  that DVR may support may include, but are not limited to:
(a) Licenses;
(b) Stocks of goods for inventory, not to
				  exceed the first sixty days;
(c)
				  Marketing costs;
(d) Financial
				  record-keeping systems, software, or services;
(e) Security deposits or utility hook-ups at
				  the location of your self-employment; and
(f) Consultations with a self-employment
				  business consultant who DVR approves.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1186 - What are the costs that DVR must not pay for to support an IPE with an employment outcome in self-employment?

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DVR must not pay for the following costs related to
					 self-employment:
(1) Salaries, wages,
				  or cash for you, your business partners, or your employees;
(2) Leases, purchase of real property,
				  insurance, or bonds, including surety or fidelity bonds, that result in
				  liability for DVR;
(3)
				  Construction, including modification, improvement, replacement, demolition, or
				  removal of permanent structures or buildings;
(4) Installation of any item, piece of
				  equipment, or product system as a permanent fixture on real property;
(5) Services related to a self-employment
				  outcome when the outcome would establish an entity that is religious in nature,
				  as specified in Article 1, section 11, of the Washington state Constitution and
				  including those services outlined in WAC 388-891A-0966;
(6) Refinancing an existing business or
				  personal debt; and
(7) Costs
				  related to bankruptcies.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1190 - When may DVR pay for child-care services?

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DVR only pays for child-care services if you meet the
					 conditions for DVR to pay for a VR service as outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100 and
					 you meet the following additional conditions:
(1) DVR only pays for child-care services to
				  a child-care provider who is:
(a) Licensed or
				  certified by the appropriate state agency responsible for the licensure of
				  child-care providers; and
(b) A DVR
				  vendor;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1194 - When may DVR pay for non-permanent structural modifications at my worksite?

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If you meet the conditions outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100
					 and your employment is at risk, DVR pays for nonpermanent worksite
					 modifications that an employer has refused to provide under the Americans with
					 Disabilities Act (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
					 amended.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1195 - When may DVR pay for non-permanent modifications where I live or at my place of self-employment?

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DVR pays for nonpermanent modifications where you live or
					 at the place of your self-employment if:
(1) You meet the conditions outlined in WAC
				  388-891A-1100;
(2) The DVR
				  counselor determines that the modifications are the most effective solution for
				  accessibility where you live or at your place of self-employment, or for the
				  operation of your self-employment business;
(3) Nonpermanent modifications to the
				  property contribute to participating in your individualized plan for employment
				  to achieve an employment outcome or to maintain or advance in
				  employment;
(4) You provide proof
				  of current property ownership with up-to-date mortgage payments and property
				  insurance, or if you are not the legal owner of the property, you and the DVR
				  counselor determine whether the property owner is able and willing to pay for
				  the modification(s) and:
(a) If the property
				  owner is willing and able to pay for modification(s), DVR does not pay for
				  them.
(b) If the property owner is
				  not willing or able to pay for the modification(s), but agrees to the property
				  modification, you provide DVR with the following from the property owner:
(i) Written consent for the modification(s);
(ii) Proof of current property
				  insurance; and
(iii) If you are
				  renting, a statement to verify that you have a lease or rental agreement and
				  there is no reason to believe that it will be terminated prematurely;
				  and
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 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?

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DVR does not purchase land, pay to build a permanent
					 structure, or pay for any construction that would result in a permanent
					 modification to the real property of your home or place of
					 self-employment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › LOANING EQUIPMENT › Section 388-891A-1200 - Under what conditions does DVR loan equipment, devices, or other items to me?

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(1) If you need a
				  device, tool, piece of equipment, or other item to participate in VR services
				  or to prepare for, secure, maintain, advance in, or regain employment, DVR will
				  loan a new or used item to you until you achieve an employment outcome as
				  described in WAC 388-891A-0010(4). Before purchasing new items, DVR will loan
				  an item from the existing DVR resources if available at the time needed and DVR
				  determines it is adequate to meet your needs.
(2) Before DVR loans an item to you, you must
				  sign an agreement with DVR to comply with the following conditions:
(a) Immediately return the item upon request
				  or pay for the item if you cannot return it to DVR; and
(b) Maintain the item according to DVR
				  instructions and manufacturer's guidelines, if applicable, and keep it secure
				  from damage, loss, or theft.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › LOANING EQUIPMENT › Section 388-891A-1205 - Are there instances in which DVR would issue equipment, devices, or other items directly to me without a loan agreement?

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(1) When necessary for participation in VR
				  services or directly related to an employment outcome, DVR may issue certain
				  equipment, devices, or other items directly to you without a loan
				  agreement.
(2) Items issued without
				  a loan agreement are those that cannot, for practical, legal, or hygienic
				  reasons, be reissued to another customer.
(3) If the DVR counselor determines an item
				  could not be used by another individual if it were returned to DVR, the DVR
				  counselor may issue the item directly to you without a loan agreement and the
				  item is owned by you at the time of issue.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › LOANING EQUIPMENT › Section 388-891A-1210 - Does DVR provide items that require customization for my own personal needs?

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(1) When you and
				  your DVR counselor agree that you will require customized equipment, devices,
				  or other items to address your disability-related personal needs, your DVR
				  counselor will determine whether it is appropriate to loan those items to you
				  or whether it is appropriate to issue those items directly to you.
(2) If another individual is unlikely to be
				  able to reuse the item because of its disability-related customization, your
				  DVR counselor will issue that equipment, device, or other item directly to you
				  rather than requiring a loan agreement.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › LOANING EQUIPMENT › Section 388-891A-1230 - What happens if I fail to return a device, tool, piece of equipment, or other item if requested by DVR?

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If DVR directs you to return an item loaned to you and you
					 do not immediately return it, DVR will report the loss to the DSHS office of
					 financial recovery (OFR). The OFR will attempt to recover the item or payment
					 for the item from you. If the OFR cannot recover the item or payment for the
					 item from you, the OFR may report the loss to the local county prosecutor for
					 legal action.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › LOANING EQUIPMENT › Section 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?

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(1) If you have
				  achieved the employment outcome on your IPE and the DVR counselor agrees you
				  will continue to need the device, tool, piece of equipment, or other item to
				  keep your job, DVR may transfer ownership to you at the time a DVR counselor
				  closes your case service record.
(2) If you have not achieved an employment
				  outcome at the time a DVR counselor closes your case service record and
				  requests the return of the loaned equipment, you may request an exception to
				  WAC 388-891A-1200 as outlined in WAC 388-891A-0205 to retain the device, tool,
				  piece of equipment, or other item that DVR loaned to you.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › CASE CLOSURE › Section 388-891A-1300 - Why does DVR close a case service record?

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A DVR counselor will close your case service record for
					 any one or more of the following reasons:
(1) You achieve an employment outcome as
				  described in WAC 388-891A-1310;
(2)
				  DVR determines that you do not meet the eligibility criteria described in WAC
				  388-891A-0500 and you are not eligible or no longer eligible because:
(a) You accepted extended employment as
				  defined in WAC 388-891A-0010(5);
(b) You are not capable of benefiting in
				  terms of an employment outcome based on clear and convincing evidence found
				  through trial work experiences, as described in WAC 388-891A-0527;
(c) You are not capable of benefiting in
				  terms of an employment outcome because DVR cannot verify that you are legally
				  authorized to work, as described in WAC 388-891A-0507;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › CASE CLOSURE › Section 388-891A-1310 - How does DVR determine that I have achieved an employment outcome?

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DVR determines that you have achieved an employment
					 outcome and no longer need VR services if:
(1) You received services under an IPE that
				  helped you achieve the employment outcome on your IPE;
(2) Your job matches your unique strengths,
				  resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and
				  informed choice;
(3) You have been
				  working at the same job for at least ninety days to ensure the stability of
				  your employment;
(4) If you are in
				  supported employment, you have been working for at least ninety days after you
				  have stabilized in your employment and have transitioned to extended services
				  (including natural supports) provided by a source other than DVR; and
(5) You and a DVR counselor agree the job is
				  satisfactory, that you are performing the job well, and that you no longer
				  require VR services.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › CASE CLOSURE › Section 388-891A-1311 - When may DVR determine that I have achieved an employment outcome in self-employment?

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DVR may determine that you have achieved an employment
					 outcome in self-employment if you meet the conditions outlined in WAC
					 388-891A-1310 and the following:
(1)
				  The business (or entity) has been operating independently of DVR funding
				  (except self-employment consulting for monitoring and follow-up) for at least
				  ninety days after start-up;
(2)
				  Your income is at or above the agreed upon income level established in your IPE
				  and is comparable to the income received by other individuals who are not
				  individuals with disabilities and who are self-employed in similar occupations
				  or performing similar tasks and who have similar training, experience, and
				  skills;
(3) You have provided
				  financial statements to DVR that document the business is self-sustaining;
				  and
(4) You and your DVR counselor
				  have discussed closure, agree that you meet the requirements in subsections
				  (1), (2), and (3) of this section, and you have the skills needed to operate
				  the business.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › CASE CLOSURE › Section 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?

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When you are working towards a self-employment outcome as
					 outlined in WAC 388-891A-1311, DVR will close your case if:
(1) Strategies determined necessary for the
				  business to be successful have not worked or you decline to or are unable to
				  try them;
(2) You are unwilling to
				  consider other types of competitive integrated employment options;
				  and
(3) Your business is not
				  successful based on the criteria agreed to in your IPE.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › CASE CLOSURE › Section 388-891A-1320 - Am I involved in the decision to close my case?

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(1) Before closing your case, you will have
				  an opportunity to discuss the decision with a DVR counselor. DVR notifies you
				  in writing, or another method of communication as appropriate, about the reason
				  DVR has made the decision to close your case.
(2) DVR will provide information about your
				  rights to appeal DVR's decision and the client assistance program (CAP) so that
				  you may seek assistance from CAP if you are dissatisfied with the
				  determination.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › CASE CLOSURE › Section 388-891A-1330 - When does DVR contact me after my case is closed?

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(1) DVR contacts you to determine your
				  interests, priorities, and needs with respect to competitive integrated
				  employment or training for competitive integrated employment every six months
				  for the first two years after your case service record is closed and annually
				  after that when:
(a) You achieve a supported
				  employment outcome and earn wages below the federal minimum wage according to
				  section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act while working toward competitive
				  integrated employment; or
(b) You
				  choose extended employment as defined in WAC 388-891A-0010(5).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-892 - Purchase of services-Selection criteria-DVR vocational rehabilitation service contracts › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES DVR PURCHASES BY CONTRACT › Section 388-892-0100 - What vocational rehabilitation (VR) services does DVR purchase by contract?

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DVR purchases the following VR services by contract:
(1) Vocational evaluation services,
(2) Job placement/retention
				  services,
(3) Transitional
				  employment services.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.310(2),
						74.29.020(3) and
						74.29.080(8).
						03-19-075, § 388-892-0100, filed 9/12/03, effective
						10/13/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-892 - Purchase of services-Selection criteria-DVR vocational rehabilitation service contracts › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES DVR PURCHASES BY CONTRACT › Section 388-892-0110 - What are vocational evaluation services?

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There are three types of vocational evaluation
					 services:
(1) "Brief" vocational
				  assessment services are:
(a) Paper and pencil
				  tests, such as psychometric testing, personality testing, preference and
				  interest inventories that identify an individual's work interests and
				  abilities; and
(b) Typically
				  completed in one day or less.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-892 - Purchase of services-Selection criteria-DVR vocational rehabilitation service contracts › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES DVR PURCHASES BY CONTRACT › Section 388-892-0120 - What are job placement/retention services?

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(1) Job placement/retention services mean
				  referral of an individual to a specific job that results in a competitive
				  employment job placement, training activities that enable an individual to
				  adequately perform essential job functions and provision of services after job
				  placement and training to enable an individual to retain their job for a
				  minimum of ninety calendar days.
(2) There are two types of job
				  placement/retention services -- "general" and "specialized."
(a) General job placement/retention services
				  are provided for individuals who need job placement assistance without
				  additional on-the-job supports.
Individuals requiring general job placement/retention
					 services may include, but are not limited to, those who meet one or more of the
					 following conditions:
(i) Graduated
				  from high school or attained a GED;
(ii) Successfully completed some post high
				  school training, such as vocational/technical school or college academic
				  program;
(iii) Have a recent and/or
				  stable work history;
(iv) Were
				  employed at the time of application for DVR services; or
(v) Have a high level of gross motor skills
				  and/or cognitive functioning.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-892 - Purchase of services-Selection criteria-DVR vocational rehabilitation service contracts › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES DVR PURCHASES BY CONTRACT › Section 388-892-0130 - What levels of support are available under specialized job placement/retention services?

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Specialized job placement/retention services include two
					 levels - level 1 and level 2:
(1)
				  Level 1 services are provided for individuals who, as determined by DVR, may
				  require a high level of support prior to or during the initial phases of job
				  placement but do not require ongoing supported employment services to maintain
				  their job after DVR closes the case.
(2) Level 2 services are provided for
				  individuals who, as determined by DVR, require ongoing supported employment
				  services to maintain their job after DVR closes the case.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.310(2),
						74.29.020(3) and
						74.29.080(8).
						03-19-075, § 388-892-0130, filed 9/12/03, effective
						10/13/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-892 - Purchase of services-Selection criteria-DVR vocational rehabilitation service contracts › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES DVR PURCHASES BY CONTRACT › Section 388-892-0140 - What are transitional employment (TE) services?

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Transitional employment services:
(1) Meet the vocational rehabilitation needs
				  of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
(2) Assess and build an individual's skills
				  and abilities in a real work setting.
(3) Utilize the clubhouse programs
				  model/international center for club house development (ICCD).
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.310(2),
						74.29.020(3) and
						74.29.080(8).
						03-19-075, § 388-892-0140, filed 9/12/03, effective
						10/13/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-892 - Purchase of services-Selection criteria-DVR vocational rehabilitation service contracts › DVR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICE CONTRACT PROCUREMENT › Section 388-892-0200 - How does DVR procure vocational evaluation, job placement/retention and transitional employment services?

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(1)
				  DVR contracts with qualified service providers for the provision of vocational
				  evaluation, job placement/retention and transitional employment services
				  through a request for qualifications (RFQ) contract procurement process that is
				  administered by DVR.
(2) A
				  qualified provider is one that meets all DVR qualifications for a VR service
				  contract as outlined in the RFQ.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.20A.310(2),
						74.29.020(3) and
						74.29.080(8).
						03-19-075, § 388-892-0200, filed 9/12/03, effective
						10/13/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-892 - Purchase of services-Selection criteria-DVR vocational rehabilitation service contracts › DVR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICE CONTRACT PROCUREMENT › Section 388-892-0210 - How does an RFQ work?

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(1) RFQs are
				  issued on a periodic cycle to be determined by DVR, for example, every two
				  years. The duration of the VR service contracts resulting from the RFQ will be
				  announced in the RFQ. DVR reserves the right to extend the contracts by
				  offering up to three one-year extensions.
(2) DVR may advertise the RFQ in a variety of
				  ways, including but not limited to the DVR web site, newspapers, and notices
				  sent to potentially interested contractors.
(3) The scope of work, fee to be paid, and
				  contractor qualifications are defined in a separate RFQ and contract for each
				  specific type of VR service:
(a) Brief
				  vocational assessment,
(b)
				  Comprehensive vocational evaluation,
(c) Situational assessment,
(d) General job
				  placement/retention,
(e)
				  Specialized job placement/retention level 1,
(f) Specialized job placement/retention level
				  2, and
(g) Transitional
				  employment.