Section 388-891-0005. What is the purpose of this chapter?

Section 388-891-0010. What definitions apply to this chapter?

Section 388-891-0100. What personal information about me does DVR keep on file?

Section 388-891-0103. Can DVR obtain personal information about you?

Section 388-891-0110. What happens if DVR receives information that indicates I have a previous history of behavior involving violent or predatory acts?

Section 388-891-0120. Can I ask DVR to change incorrect information in my case service record?

Section 388-891-0130. Can DVR share personal information in my record with others?

Section 388-891-0135. How does DVR protect personal information about drug, alcohol, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases?

Section 388-891-0140. Can I obtain copies of information in my case service record?

Section 388-891-0150. How does DVR protect personal information that is released for audit, evaluation or research?

Section 388-891-0200. Can a guardian or another representative act on my behalf with DVR?

Section 388-891-0205. How do I ask for an exception to a rule in this chapter?

Section 388-891-0210. What happens after I submit a request for an exception?

Section 388-891-0215. What if a DVR counselor makes a decision about my VR services that I don't agree with?

Section 388-891-0220. What is the client assistance program (CAP)?

Section 388-891-0225. What is mediation?

Section 388-891-0230. When can I ask for mediation?

Section 388-891-0235. Who arranges and pays for mediation?

Section 388-891-0240. Is information discussed during mediation confidential?

Section 388-891-0245. If the mediation session results in an agreement, do I receive a written statement of the results?

Section 388-891-0250. What is a fair hearing?

Section 388-891-0255. How do I request a fair hearing?

Section 388-891-0260. After I submit a request for a fair hearing, when is it held?

Section 388-891-0265. What is a prehearing meeting?

Section 388-891-0270. Do I receive a written fair hearing decision?

Section 388-891-0275. Is the fair hearing decision final?

Section 388-891-0295. Can DVR suspend, reduce or terminate my services if I request a fair hearing?

Section 388-891-0300. Under what conditions does DVR provide and/or pay for vocational rehabilitation services to individuals?

Section 388-891-0310. What VR services are provided without determining whether services or benefits are available from another program or organization?

Section 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?

Section 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?

Section 388-891-0330. Does DVR consider academic awards and scholarships based on merit as comparable benefits?

Section 388-891-0340. How does DVR determine whether I must pay part of my VR services using my own financial resources?

Section 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?

Section 388-891-0350. What financial information does DVR use to decide if I need to help pay for VR services?

Section 388-891-0355. How is the amount I pay for VR services determined?

Section 388-891-0360. What personal resources are not counted in the decision about whether I have to help pay for services?

Section 388-891-0365. What VR program services am I not required to help pay for?

Section 388-891-0370. Can I select the services and service provider of my choice?

Section 388-891-0400. What is informed choice?

Section 388-891-0410. How does DVR support the informed choice process?

Section 388-891-0420. What if I don't know how to use the informed choice decision making process?

Section 388-891-0430. What decisions can I make using informed choice?

Section 388-891-0440. What information and assistance will DVR provide to help me make informed choices about VR services and service providers?

Section 388-891-0500. What happens if DVR cannot serve every eligible person?

Section 388-891-0510. How are individuals selected for services when DVR is operating under an order of selection?

Section 388-891-0520. What are the criteria for priority category 1—Individuals with most severe disabilities?

Section 388-891-0530. What are the criteria for priority category 2—Individuals with severe disabilities?

Section 388-891-0540. What are the criteria for priority category 3—Individuals with disabilities?

Section 388-891-0600. What vocational rehabilitation services are available to individuals from DVR?

Section 388-891-0605. What are assessment services?

Section 388-891-0610. What are independent living services and/or evaluation?

Section 388-891-0615. What are information and referral services?

Section 388-891-0620. What are interpreter services?

Section 388-891-0625. What are job placement services?

Section 388-891-0630. What are job retention services?

Section 388-891-0635. What are maintenance services?

Section 388-891-0640. What are occupational licenses?

Section 388-891-0645. What are personal assistance services?

Section 388-891-0650. What are physical and mental restoration services?

Section 388-891-0655. What are the medical treatments DVR does not pay for?

Section 388-891-0660. What is rehabilitation technology?

Section 388-891-0665. Under what conditions does DVR provide vehicle modifications as a rehabilitation technology service?

Section 388-891-0670. What types of insurance can DVR pay for?

Section 388-891-0675. What types of assistive technology insurance can DVR pay for?

Section 388-891-0680. What types of assistive technology warranties can DVR pay for?

Section 388-891-0685. What are self-employment services?

Section 388-891-0690. What vocational rehabilitation services can DVR provide to my family member(s)?

Section 388-891-0695. What types of child care does DVR provide to my family members?

Section 388-891-0700. What is substantial counseling and guidance?

Section 388-891-0705. What are tools, equipment, initial stocks and supplies?

Section 388-891-0710. What are training services?

Section 388-891-0715. What is on-the-job training?

Section 388-891-0720. What is post-secondary training?

Section 388-891-0725. What is technical or vocational training?

Section 388-891-0730. What is basic education/literacy training?

Section 388-891-0735. What is community rehabilitation program (CRP) training?

Section 388-891-0740. What other training does DVR provide?

Section 388-891-0745. What conditions apply to receiving training services at an institution of higher education?

Section 388-891-0750. Can I receive training services from a private school, an out-of-state training agency or an out-of-state college?

Section 388-891-0755. What are transition services?

Section 388-891-0760. What are translation services?

Section 388-891-0765. What are transportation services?

Section 388-891-0770. Under what conditions does DVR provide a vehicle?

Section 388-891-0775. What happens if DVR has a question about my driving safety?

Section 388-891-0780. What other services does DVR provide?

Section 388-891-0790. What are post-employment services?

Section 388-891-0800. What is supported employment?

Section 388-891-0810. Who is eligible for supported employment?

Section 388-891-0815. Who decides if I am eligible for supported employment?

Section 388-891-0820. What is competitive work in supported employment?

Section 388-891-0825. What is an integrated setting in supported employment?

Section 388-891-0830. Is my work setting integrated if my interactions at the work site are with nondisabled supported employment service providers?

Section 388-891-0835. What is transitional employment?

Section 388-891-0840. What are supported employment services?

Section 388-891-0845. What are ongoing support services?

Section 388-891-0850. What are extended services?

Section 388-891-0855. Does DVR provide extended services?

Section 388-891-0860. Who provides the extended services I need?

Section 388-891-0865. What is natural support?

Section 388-891-0875. What is required for me to change from supported employment services to extended services?

Section 388-891-0880. What if my counselor and I cannot secure a source of extended services or natural supports?

Section 388-891-0885. Under what conditions does DVR close my case service record for supported employment?

Section 388-891-0890. Under what conditions does DVR provide supported employment services as post-employment services?

Section 388-891-0900. Who can apply for vocational rehabilitation services?

Section 388-891-0910. Am I required to provide proof of my identity and work status?

Section 388-891-0920. If I don't live in Washington, can I receive VR services?

Section 388-891-0930. Can I receive VR services if I am legally blind?

Section 388-891-0940. Can I receive VR services if I am Native American?

Section 388-891-0950. How do I contact DVR if I don't speak English?

Section 388-891-0960. What other methods of communication does DVR use?

Section 388-891-0970. Does DVR translate written communication for people who don't speak English?

Section 388-891-0980. How do I apply for VR services?

Section 388-891-1000. Who is eligible to receive VR services?

Section 388-891-1005. How does DVR determine if I am eligible?

Section 388-891-1010. After I submit my application to DVR, how long does it take DVR to make an eligibility decision?

Section 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?

Section 388-891-1020. Am I eligible for VR services if I receive Social Security disability benefits?

Section 388-891-1025. What criteria are not considered in the eligibility decision?

Section 388-891-1030. What is involved in a trial work experience?

Section 388-891-1035. What if I cannot participate in a trial work experience?

Section 388-891-1040. What is an extended evaluation?

Section 388-891-1045. What happens if DVR determines that I am not eligible or no longer eligible for VR services?

Section 388-891-1050. If I am not eligible for VR services, can DVR help me find other services and programs to meet my needs?

Section 388-891-1100. What is an assessment for determining vocational rehabilitation needs?

Section 388-891-1105. Do I have to disclose criminal history information to DVR?

Section 388-891-1110. What other assessments might be required?

Section 388-891-1115. What is an individualized plan for employment (IPE)?

Section 388-891-1120. Who develops an IPE?

Section 388-891-1125. What information does DVR provide to help me develop my IPE?

Section 388-891-1130. What are the options for developing an IPE?

Section 388-891-1135. Does DVR support any job I choose?

Section 388-891-1137. What if the employment goal I choose is religious in nature?

Section 388-891-1140. What must be included on the IPE form?

Section 388-891-1145. When does the IPE become effective?

Section 388-891-1150. Is the IPE reviewed and updated?

Section 388-891-1200. Under what conditions does DVR loan equipment, devices or other items to me?

Section 388-891-1210. What if I need an item customized for my own personal needs?

Section 388-891-1220. What conditions apply to the use of a device, tool, piece of equipment or other item that is loaned to me?

Section 388-891-1230. What happens if I fail to return a device, tool, piece of equipment or other item if requested by DVR?

Section 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?

Section 388-891-1300. Why does DVR close a case service record?

Section 388-891-1310. How does DVR determine that I have achieved an employment outcome?

Section 388-891-1320. Am I involved in the decision to close my case?

Section 388-891-1330. Under what conditions does DVR follow up with me after my case is closed?