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. DVR is in the process of amending this Plan to implement an Order of Selection.
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Order of Selection is explained further in the Washington Administrative Codes. Access this information here: Chapter 388-891A WAC
DVR Order of Selection Public Forum
DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is planning to close some priority of service categories and follow an Order of Selection for serving customers. This has to do with high requests for services and limited resources. As a result, some customers will have to go on a waiting list. DVR is holding a public forum to hear community feedback about this change.
Washington State Rehabilitation Council and DVR invite you to comment on Order of Selection and the transition to a waiting list for some customers in a public forum on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 from 1-2:30 p.m. The forum will be held virtually.
Please submit your comments on the transition to a waiting list from Friday, Aug. 16 to Monday Sept. 16, 2024. Email your comments to DVRStatePlan@dshs.wa.gov.
To view the current 2024-2027 DVR State Plan and proposed amendment with Order of Selection information, go to the DVR website: www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/dvr-state-plan
Meeting Details:
Date: Sept. 16
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Meeting Link: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 851 9267 2852
Passcode: 485069
To join by phone:
253-215-8782 (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 851 9267 2852
Passcode: 485069
For reasonable accommodation requests, please email DVRStatePlan@dshs.wa.gov or call 866-252-2939 by Friday, August 30, 2024.
If you have questions or need more information, email DVRStatePlan@dshs.wa.gov.
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.