DVR State Plan and WIOA
The DVR State Plan describes our goals, priorities, partnerships, services, and activities.
DVR’s State Plan is a living document, as we strive to continuously improve our services to Washingtonians living with disabilities. A new plan is prepared every four years and updated at the two-year midpoint.
With the passing of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the State Plan is required for federal funding and is part of Washington’s Combined State Plan for workforce development, Talent and Prosperity for All. The Combined State Plan is available online by visiting the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.
WIOA and Washington’s Combined State Plan are designed to help individuals with disabilities access the employment, education, training, and support services necessary to achieve success in the workforce. In addition, WIOA and our State Plan target enhanced business engagement, connecting businesses with skilled workers to close skill gaps in key industry sectors throughout the state.
DVR operates under the 2024 – 2027 State Plan, approved by the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration and the Secretaries of Education and Labor, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Amendment to the Plan was approved on December 5, 2025, to implement an Order of Selection.
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| 2024-2027 DVR State Plan |
2024-2027 DVR State Plan Public Forum
DSHS’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is preparing its State Plan progress update for 2024-2027, the planning document that describes the agency’s goals, priorities, partnerships and activities to help individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals.
DVR and the Washington State Rehabilitation Council invite you to comment on the new plan and participate in a public forum on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The forum will be held virtually.
To view the current 2024-2027 DVR State Plan, go to the DVR website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/dvr-state-plan. Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, you can return to this site to view the 2024-2027 State Plan progress update draft.
The 2024-2027 State Plan update will be open for public comment from Jan. 5 to Feb. 3, 2026. During this month you can provide feedback on the plan at any time by emailing DVRStatePlan@dshs.wa.gov. Additionally, you are welcome to join our public forum on Jan. 21, 2026 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Meeting Details:
Date: Jan. 21, 2026
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Meeting Link: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 878 9470 3180
Passcode: 595496
To join by phone:
253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 878 9470 3180
Passcode: 595496
If you need assistance to access the Zoom meeting, or for reasonable accommodation requests, please email DVRStatePlan@dshs.wa.gov or call 866-252-2939 by Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
Public Participation in the State Plan
DVR and the Washington State Rehabilitation Council (WSRC) work closely with our customers, stakeholders, workforce development partners, and Washington’s business community to develop our State Plan. DVR and WSRC sincerely thank our customers, partners, staff, and stakeholders for their engagement in public comment, statewide public forums, and planning teams. Your contributions have led to meaningful improvements to our State Plan and implementation of Order of Selection. Together, we are building a more diverse, accessible, and prosperous Washington.
The State Plan is based on results of the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment - CSNA. Learn more about the CSNA on our Data, Assessments, and Reports page.