Rehabilitation Administration

WACs 388-891A-0610 & 388-891A-0890

The current proposal would remove references in WAC to Post-Employment Services provided by DVR as being available to the customer post exit. The department filed a CR 101 preproposal under WSR 22-12-030 to begin the permanent adoption process and has been working with tribes and stakeholders to develop permanent language. DVR has also implemented changes to the case management system and updated the Customer Services Manual. 

WACs 388-891A-0610 and 388-891A-0890

The department is amending WAC 388-891A-0610 and 388-891A-0890 because DVR received guidance from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) that clarifies RSA’s interpretation of when vocational rehabilitation agencies may provide post-employment services under the Rehabilitation Act. RSA’s interpretation is inconsistent with how Washington VR currently provides Post-Employment services and how it is defined in WAC. Provision of Post-Employment Services is subject to receipt of federal funding. Continuing to apply 388-891A-0610 and 388-891A-0890 as currently written will place DVR out of compliance with federal guidance and could jeopardize its ability to receive federal funding. If DVR chose not to pursue an emergency rule it could be interpreted to be in violation of RCW 74.29.050.

WACs 388-891A-0610 & 388-891A-0890

The department is amending WACs 388-891A-0610 and 388-891A-0890, to remove references in WAC to Post-Employment Services provided by DVR as being available to the customer post exit.

WACs 388-891A-0610, 388-891A-0890

The department is proposing to remove references in the WAC to Post-Employment Services provided by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) as being available to the customer post exit.  DVR received recent guidance from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) that clarifies RSA’s interpretation of when vocational rehabilitation agencies may provide post-employment services under the Rehabilitation Act. RSA’s interpretation is inconsistent with how Washington VR currently provides Post-Employment services and how it is defined in WAC. Provision of Post-Employment Services is subject to receipt of federal funding. Continuing to apply WACs 388-891A-0610 and 388-891A-0890 as currently written will place DVR out of compliance with federal guidance and could jeopardize its ability to receive federal funding. If DVR chose not to pursue an emergency rule it could be interpreted to be in violation of RCW 74.29.050.

WAC 388-891A-1174

The department is amending WAC 388-891A-1174 “When does DVR purchase and loan a vehicle to you?” The amendment is a typographical correction in sub-section 2(c) of WAC 388-891A-1174. This change is to ensure that a reference contained in the rule is accurate. Currently, the reference is to WAC 388-891A-1178; the correct reference is to WAC 388-891A-1175.