WAC 67-10-040   Operations and procedures.  The general course and method of channeling and determining the operations of the department and the nature of requirements of all formal and informal procedures connected therewith are summarized in the following subsections:

     (1) Administrative services. This section manages all personnel, training, budget, data processing, and properties management for the department. It prepares budgets and reports, collects funds, certifies and pays invoices. It is responsible for state and federal reports. It provides staff to the advisory council members. Many of the functions of the administrative services section are subject to Washington Administrative Code provisions as authorized by law to be adopted by other departments and enforced by the department.

     (2) Field services. This section provides services to all of the department's clients and keeps records of these services.

     (a) Vocational rehabilitation. This unit provides a wide array of services to individuals whose disability causes a substantial handicap to employment where there is a reasonable expectation that services will provide a benefit in terms of employability. The primary source of funds for this program is federal, and it is subject to federal regulation.

     (b) Business enterprise program. This program assists in the development and maintenance of vending operations operated by blind individuals in public buildings. It is funded by a combination of state and federal funds and is subject to federal regulations. A restricted fund generated by vending machine revenue also funds business enterprise program activities.

     (c) Independent living program. This program provides training, equipment, and goods and services needed by blind persons to achieve or maintain their independence. It is funded by a combination of grant funds from the federal government and from state funds.

     (d) Child and family services. This program serves blind children and their families. Caseworkers work directly with children and parents. In addition, school personnel and other service providers are assisted in working with blind children by consultation and training. This program is state funded.

     (e) Orientation and training center. This program is operated at 3411 South Alaska St., Seattle, WA 98118. It provides training in alternative skills, personal adjustment, and assessment for full-time blind students. Students live in a privately owned residential facility located nearby.

     (f) Other programs. The department may establish such additional programs as the department deems necessary to carry out its legislative purpose.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. 88-09-006 (Order 88-1), § 67-10-040, filed 4/11/88. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194 § 18. 84-01-040 (Order 83-06), § 67-10-040, filed 12/15/83. Formerly WAC 67-14-040.]