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2 Year Modification

Plan: Washington PYs 2022-2023 (Mod)
Combined Plan C

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Combined or General)

Narrative: h. 2.

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  • Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)

    The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan [13] must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA:

    __________

    [13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA

    • h. Interagency Cooperation

      Describe how the designated State unit will collaborate with the State agency responsible for administering each of the following programs to develop opportunities for competitive integrated employment, to the greatest extent practicable:

h. 2. The State agency responsible for providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities; and

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2020-2023

Current Narrative:

DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration (DSHS/DDA)

DSHS/DDA is the primary agency that funds extended services for individuals with developmental disabilities who require supported employment. DSHS/DDA contracts for these services with Washington counties, and counties sub-contract with community rehabilitation providers to provide extended services to DSHS/DVR customers. DSHS/DVR coordinates with DSHS/DDA in the following ways:

  • DSHS/DVR and DSHS/DDA leadership meets on a regular basis, and is co-sponsoring several initiatives aimed at improving employment outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advancing the skills of employment service providers that serve joint DSHS/DVR and DSHS/DDA customers.
  • DSHS/DVR is represented as a member of the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council.