Washington Administrative Code
Title 67 - Blind, Department of Services for the
Chapter 67-25 - Vocational rehabilitation and services for blind persons
Section 67-25-205 - Assessment-Comprehensive
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The department must conduct an assessment for determining vocational rehabilitation needs, if appropriate, for each eligible individual, or if the department is operating under an order of selection, for each eligible individual to whom the department is able to provide services.
(2) The purpose of this assessment is to determine the employment outcome, and the nature and scope of vocational rehabilitation services to be included in the individualized plan for employment, in accordance with WAC 67-25-230.
(3) To the extent possible, current data is to be used for the comprehensive assessment, including:
(4) When additional data is necessary, the comprehensive assessment must consider the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capacities, interests, informed choice, and the need for supported employment services of the eligible individual.
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(6) If the department becomes aware of a condition or circumstance that may affect the customer's ability to achieve a competitive and integrated employment outcome after the individualized plan for employment has been developed, the vocational rehabilitation counselor will conduct necessary assessment services, including a work skills assessment, in accordance with WAC 67-25-220, to determine whether the individual is capable of achieving the employment outcome identified in the individualized plan for employment.
(7) If an eligible individual declines to authorize the release of information or to participate in vocational rehabilitation services necessary to collect pertinent information for development of an appropriate individualized plan for employment, the vocational rehabilitation counselor will close the case service record in accordance with WAC 67-25-575 and 67-25-593.