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Summary of Services, Programs, and Initiatives Provided to Virginians with Disabilities

Department of Rehabilitative Services

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Brain Injury Direct Services (BIDS) Fund
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, if any: The primary purpose of the DRS Brain Injury Direct Services (BIDS) Fund is to provide short-term specialized treatment, rehabilitation, and other forms of assistance (e.g., neurobehavioral treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, life skills services, neuropsychological assessment/counseling, day services) that help people with acquired brain injury move forward in their rehabilitation and live more independently in less restrictive environments.
    Priority is given to persons who:
    1. are at least one-year post injury;
    2. reside in, or are at risk of placement in, an institutional setting (i.e., skilled nursing, assisted living, state mental health, correctional);
    3. do not have access to any other private or public funding for the services requested;
    4. have not previously received the services for which they are applying; and
    5. are most likely to benefit from brain injury rehabilitation and treatment services to achieve the Fund's goals described above. NOTE: BIDS does not pay for residential services. Therefore, an individual wishing to move from a residential setting must provide written documentation that she/he has a place to live before services will be initiated.
    BIDS staff will review application information for all candidates and make recommendations for approval of funding and services to be provided. Individuals eligible for referral to BIDS must meet these criteria:
    • Resident of Virginia
    • Acquired brain injury, at least one year since the date of injury
    • Medically stable [acute care (hospitalization) and post-acute (medical rehabilitation) stages of recovery completed]
    • Residing in, or at risk of placement in, an institutional setting
    • No other public or private source of funding is available (e.g., private insurance, Medicaid, Department of Rehabilitative Services)
    • Meets DRS financial eligibility guidelines and/or willing to cost-share
    • Family or support person willing to participate in program
    BIDS participants may receive services on an inpatient (overnight) or outpatient (day) basis. BIDS staff make this decision in conjunction with the individual receiving services, his or her family/support person(s), the referral source and the service provider.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: persons with acquired brain injury who are residing in, or at risk of placement in, an institutional setting such as a nursing facility, state mental health facility, correctional facility.
  5. Method of Administration: State -- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): During FY '02, approximately twenty-five (25) persons received an array of services.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): $200,000 per year
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Patricia Goodall, Ed.S., Director, Brain Injury & Spinal Cord Injury Services
    (804) 662-7615
    goodalpa@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Centers for Independent Living
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Centers for Independent Living, often referred to as "CILs" are non-residential places of action and coalition, where persons with disabilities learn empowerment and develop the skills necessary to make lifestyle choices. Centers provide services and advocacy to promote the leadership, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities. Centers work with both individuals as well as with the local communities to remove barriers to independence and ensuring quality of life for persons with disabilities. Centers provide services to individuals with significant disabilities as well as to the local community at large. Core services to individuals, provided by all Centers include Information & Referral, Peer Counseling, Independent Living Skills Training, and Individual and Systems Change Advocacy. Services to the community include disability awareness, technical assistance regarding accessibility and legal issues, as well as general disability related
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Persons who are significantly disabled and require assistance to live independently in their own community.
  5. Method of Administration: State - DRS provides state and federal dollars for the operation of local non-profit Centers for Independent Living. Local -- Centers for Independent Living are administered by local governing boards.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth: Sixteen Centers for Independent Living and two satellites, covering 18 Planning Districts. Centers are located in Norfolk, Hampton, the Eastern Shore, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Arlington, Manassas, Charlottesville, Winchester, Danville, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Abingdon, Grundy, Harrisonburg, Norton, Petersburg, and Christiansburg.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): In fiscal year 2001 comprehensive services were provided to 5,500 consumers statewide and over 20,000 hours of advocacy and community education were provided to local communities.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): Each Center for Independent Living maintains its own fee schedule. The annual statewide budget for Centers for Independent Living includes over 4.5 million dollars of state general funds and 1.4 million dollars of federal funds.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: See www.vadrs.org

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Theresa Preda
    (804) 662-7078
    predatr@DRS.State.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Social Security Administration Disability Determinations and Medicaid Determinations
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Disability Determination Services (DDS) processes claims for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs. A division within the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS), DDS works in partnership with the Social Security Administration and follows federal regulations in making its decisions.
    A team comprised of a staff physician or clinical psychologist and a professionally trained analyst makes this decision locally at one of four DDS regional offices statewide. Applications for benefits are taken at the local Social Security Office and forwarded to the appropriate DDS regional office.
    Federal regulations list medical criteria for disability. Benefits are allowed if an applicant's physical and/or mental impairment meets requirements in the listed criteria or is determined to be of equivalent severity to those listed. When an applicant's impairment fails to meet or equal the listed severity yet causes significant restrictions, vocational criteria are considered. These restrictions must be assessed in terms of the applicant's remaining capacity for work-related physical or mental activities. This "residual functional capacity" is then considered along with age, education and past work experience to determine the applicant's vocational outlook. Disability benefits are allowed when the vocational outlook is deemed unfavorable due to the applicant's inability to reasonably return to past work or adapt to a new, less demanding job.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Disabled citizens who are unable to work.
  5. Method of Administration: State --DRS in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Federal regulations are followed in determining disability.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth: (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): DDS evaluates all disability claims for the citizens of Virginia. There are 4 offices statewide - Richmond, Virginia Beach, Fairfax and Roanoke.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): For FY01 (10/01/00 through 9/30/01), the DDS received 89,337 disability claims to process for SSA.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available):
    The annual service cost for FY01 (same federal time period as above) was $28,241,824.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: The same SSA criteria are utilized in
    making eligibility determinations for disability under Medicaid. Medicaid applicants however, apply at the Department of Social Services. The applications are sent to the Medicaid Unit located in the Richmond DDS office for determinations of disability.
    The DDS also performs a continuing disability review of almost everyone receiving disability benefits. Most beneficiaries have their cases reviewed at least once every three years to assure that only those eligible continue to receive benefits.
    In partnership with people with disabilities, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services provides and advocates for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. DDS considers whether applicants may benefit from rehabilitative services. Approved applicants are referred to DRS Field Rehabilitation Services division. DDS also refers or informs applicants of other services available in the community.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Alice Holland
    (804) 662-7622
    HollandAlice@SSA.gov

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Extended Employment Services /Long-term Employment Support Services
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Provides on-going long-term follow along for persons with the most significant disabilities to enable them to remain employed successfully in a competitive or facility based work setting.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - employment Services Organizations must make formal application for each consumer to DRS prior to program initiation. Program initiation can start only with DRS authorization.
  4. Target Population/s: All individuals with the most significant disabilities.
  5. Method of Administration: State--Department of Rehabilitative Services, Employment Services & Special Programs
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities) Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): FY 2002 - Served 2590 in both Extended Employment Services and Long-term Employment Support Services
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available):FY 2002 - $7,518,000 includes both Extended Employment Services and Long-term Employment Support Services
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Jack Hayek
    (804) 662-7124
    Hayekje@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Long Term Rehabilitation Case Management Program
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Have a physical and or sensory disability; require a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic treatment or other services; have substantial limitations in three or more of the following areas of life activity: communication, learning, mobility, economic sufficiency, independent living, self-care, and self-direction.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Long Term Rehabilitation Case Management (LTRCM) services are designed for, but not limited to persons with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, prader willi and lupus
  5. Method of Administration: State-- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): This is a statewide program that provides services across the Commonwealth.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): 300-400 annually
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): Current Budget $504,500
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Carolyn Turner
    (804) 662-7107
    Turnercc@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Personal Assistance Services
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Personal Assistance Services (PAS) are provided through Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) to individuals with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy, who require assistance from another person to perform non-medical activities of daily living. These services might include transferring, bathing, eating, dressing, or other physical activities that the individual could perform if they did not have a physical disability. Other possible services under PAS include assistive technology evaluation, transition services, and rehabilitation engineering. Individuals must participate in an assessment and must not be eligible for personal assistance or personal care from any other public or private source, such as Medicaid waiver services. DRS manages three PAS programs:
    • State-funded PAS, a consumer-directed program, may be available to individuals who do not qualify for PAS services from any other program. This program is limited in funding and there is generally a waiting list for services.
    • PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury, also consumer-directed in nature, may be available to eligible individuals with brain injury who do not qualify for PAS from any other source. Individual must have a representative to assist in management of the program.
    • Vocational Rehabilitation PAS has two PAS options for individuals who are currently receiving or who may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services provided through an Employment Plan. The consumer-directed PAS option is available to VR consumers who are able and interested in managing their personal assistant. An agency-managed option is available to individuals who do not wish or are not able to manage their own assistant.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - An assessment, pre-authorized by DRS, is completed by the local Center for Independent Living. The PAS office completes a computation of hours, based on individual needs, notifies consumer about their eligibility for PAS and requires consumer's participation in PAS orientation. Prior to payment for personal assistants, required paperwork must be accurately completed to establish personal assistant's eligibility to work and bi-weekly verification of hours per pay period.
  4. Target Population/s: Consumers who:
    • Wish to move from or be prevented from entering a nursing facility,
    • Need PAS to maintain employment,
    • Are able to manage their personal assistant and PAS program or have a representative for PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury,
    • Are not eligible for personal assistance services from any other source.
  5. Method of Administration: State -- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): PAS program, in collaboration with the 16 Centers for Independent Living, is available statewide.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): State-funded PAS - 217 (FY 2002)
    PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury - 12 (FY 2002)
    Vocational Rehabilitation PAS - 60 (FY 2002)
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): State-funded PAS - $2.6 Million/General Fund Allocation (FY 2002)
    PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury - $80,000/General Fund Allocation (FY 2002)
    Vocational Rehabilitation PAS - $800,000/Title 1 of Rehabilitation Act Allocation (FY 2002)
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: State-funded PAS has maintained 36 on the waiting list (FY 2002)

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Susan Davis Payne
    804-662-7070 or 1-800-552-5019
    paynesd@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Disability Services Boards / Rehabilitative Services Incentive Fund
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: This program provides grants to address unmet needs and develop community programs for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. The program serves only people with physical or sensory disabilities; that would be the only eligibility requirement. It involves a partnership of consumers, local government, and businesses working to increase access and develop consumer-oriented, community-based services for persons with physical and sensory disabilities.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Persons with physical and sensory disabilities
  5. Method of Administration: State - DRS; Local Disability Services Boards.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): In FY-01 the grants served approximately 5,500 individuals and provided approximately 10,000 transportation trips.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): $912,500 General Funds annually for RSIF Grants and $450,000 for staff support to the DSBS.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: This grant program has been in existence for 6 years and has created or expanded services met needs identified for persons with physical and sensory disabilities throughout the Commonwealth. These funds have been used in the following ways: To establish satellite Centers for Independent Living offices, created or expanded transportation services in rural areas, provided home modifications, purchased of assistive technology and established an interpreter-training program. These are just a few examples of what this program has accomplished through the Disability Services Boards program and its grant funding.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Mark L. Hawkins
    804-662-7369
    hawkinml@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: The Virginia Assistive Technology System
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, if any: The Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is a is a federally-funded statewide grant program committed to improving the quality of life of all Virginians by increasing awareness and accessibility of assistive technology. Through a variety of activities, information and technical assistance are provided on devices, services and funding resources. In partnership with consumers, employers, educators, public and private agencies, organizations and others, VATS works to bring about changes in practices, policies and laws to improve access to assistive technology. VATS is headquartered in Richmond and operates a network of four regional sites. These sites are located in the central, eastern, northern and southwest areas of Virginia and promote community-based assistive technology services.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Users of assistive technology and their family members, service providers, public & private agencies, educators, employers, vendors and legislators.
  5. Method of Administration: State - Department of Rehabilitative Services.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities: Statewide with four regional offices located in the central, eastern, northern and southwest areas of Virginia with central offices located in Richmond
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available):
    • Technical Assistance - 2,245 - Assisted consumers to identify, select and fund assistive technology.
    • Presentations - 920 - Provided 46 presentations to 920 persons representing diverse audiences.
    • Trainings - 2,14. - Conducted 62 trainings to 2,146 individuals on assistive technology issues.
    • Public Forums - 150 - Hosted 3 pubic forums to identify the assistive technology needs of 150 persons.
    • Exhibits/fairs - 2,700 - Exhibited various types of AT on 18 occasions that reached 2,700 persons.
    • Conferences - 250 - Co-sponsored with George Mason University a conference in Northern Virginia.
    • Total # Served - 8,411 -
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available):
    • NIDRR Title I Federal Funds: 363,663
    • State Funds: 200,000
    • Federal Disability and Technical Assistance Center grant funds: 63,799
    • Total Funds: 627,462
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: VATS has four Assistive Technology Regional Sites that provides local contact points throughout Virginia for information and resources across designated regions. These Regional Sites provide training, public awareness, and general technical assistance for consumers in need of assistive technology.
    VATS operates a website that is a model for accessibility. The site provides consumers with a variety of information on assistive technology devices and services, and vendors. A recent grant from NIDRR ensures that customers have current information on electronic accessibility and Section 508 compliance. The site also includes publications and information available for download, an electronic equipment exchange and many other features. The website can be found at WWW.VATS.ORG .
    VATS operates a toll free assistive technology information and referral service at 1-800-435-8490.
    VATS, in collaboration with the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority, secured $2,464,000 in grant funding this year that will be used to provide consumers with access to loans for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services.
    VATS compiled and distributed a funding resource directory to consumers and service providers throughout Virginia. The directory has been updated and is in its fourth printing. It is available for download on the VATS website. A handbook on assistive technology and the IEP process has been distributed to thousands of Virginias with disabilities.
    VATS offers all information and materials in alternate formats upon request.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Ken Knorr
    804-662-9995
    KnorrKH@DRS.State.VA.US

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: The Vocational Rehabilitation Program operated by the Field Rehabilitation Services Division
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: The Vocational Rehabilitation program provides rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities who need assistance to prepare for, enter, or maintain employment. Services may include assessment, guidance and counseling, training, physical and mental restoration, rehabilitation technology, job development and placement, and a wide variety of individualized services tailored to the needs of the customer. The goal of the vocational rehabilitation program is to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain employment that is consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities.
    The eligibility criteria are: the individual must have a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and the individual must be able to benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; and the individual must require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment.
    Vocational Rehabilitation services are provided to eligible individuals under an Individualized Plan for Employment. This plan identifies a vocational goal, the services and strategies that will be needed for the individual to reach that goal, the providers and sponsors of identified services, and a timetable for achieving the vocational goal. Each vocational rehabilitation customer is a candidate for job placement assistance which involves the degree of intervention needed to identify an appropriate job and coordinate the removal of barriers that stand in the way of the customer performing that job.
    The VR program also works with local education agencies to facilitate the transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary opportunities that lead to employment outcomes. In addition, the VR program collaborates with service providers and other agencies serving the same customers to coordinate services to customers, to maximize resources and avoid duplication of effort, and to develop new service opportunities and referral mechanisms to support people with disabilities. In addition to serving individuals with disabilities, the vocational rehabilitation program provides services to employers and the business community to assist in structuring work environments and jobs to be accessible to qualified persons with disabilities.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - Only a VR Counselor is allowed to determine eligibility for services, to approve an Employment Plan and commit VR funds for the purchase of services.
  4. Target Population/s: Individuals with physical or mental disabilities who are candidates for employment as a result of VR services.
  5. Method of Administration: State -- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Services are available throughout the Commonwealth through a network of 36 office. Counselors also utilize itinerant space in Social Services, Health, One-Stop Service Centers, Schools and other community sites to expand accessibility to consumers.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): State Fiscal Year 2002--33,000 Persons Served
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available):State Fiscal Year 2002 --base Service Expenditures $17M
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Judith D. Smith
    (804) 662-7531
    SMITHJD@DRS.STATE.VA.US

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Consumer Service Fund
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: The Consumer Service Fund (CSF) is a "fund of last resort" which enables individuals with a physical or sensory disability to access a service or device that cannot be funded through existing programs. A wide variety of special equipment may be available. It includes wheelchairs, motorized scooters, Braille equipment, hearing aids, low vision aids, communication systems, environmental control devices, building modifications for accessibility or telecommunication devices for the deaf.
    People of any age living in Virginia who have a demonstrated physical or sensory disability are eligible for funding if their disability-related needs cannot be met by other agencies. Consumers are required to share in the cost of requested services based on their ability to pay.
    The CSF is used to help consumers achieve specific planned goals (obtain employment, live more independently at home, or eliminate a move to a nursing home.) Examples include special equipment, assistive technology, and home or vehicle modifications. Purchases are usually for one-time purchases. Service requests are limited to three months, persons with longer term-needs must have other funding approved for services after ninety days.
    A human services advocate, case manager, counselor or social worker or person with a disability may contact the Department of Rehabilitative Services at (800) 552-5019 and request an application form. The advocate may assist completion of the application with the consumer and submit the request.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - Applications are reviewed quarterly by a panel of consumers and interagency representatives. Funding is based on demonstration of critical need, exhaustion of all other resources, CSF priorities and provision of supporting documentation.
  4. Target Population/s: Virginians with disabilities
  5. Method of Administration: State - Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): For state fiscal year 2001: 273 applications; 134 approved
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): For state fiscal year 2001: $600,000, including administrative expenses.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: Less than 1/2 of all qualified applicants are approved for funding due to limited resources. Typically, the CSF receives requests for 3 to 4 times the amount of money appropriated for it.
    CSF priorities are as follows:
    • Emergency requests
    • Assistive technology equipment and services
    • Disability related home modifications
    • Disability related vehicle modifications
    • Vehicle purchase with disability related modifications
    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Michael Scione
    804-662-9993
    scionemw@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center.
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center is a statewide facility and community based transitional postsecondary medical/vocational rehabilitation option for people with severe disabilities needing residential or outpatient services. WWRC offers nine areas of service to clients including: Assistive Technology, Brain Injury Services, Independent Living Services, Medical Therapy, Post-Secondary Education Rehabilitation Transition Program (transition from school to a postsecondary option), Pre-Vocational Training, Short Term Medical Rehabilitation, Vocational Evaluation and Vocational Skills Training. Services are time-limited and intended to transition consumers to their communities as soon as possible.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes
  4. Target Population/s: The Center serves a wide variety of people with disabilities who are pursuing employment and independence. The Admissions Criteria, at the link below, illustrates the parameters of the Centers target populations. http://www.vadrs.org/formscabinet/documents/Internal/WWRC%20Admission%20Criteria%20-%20Application_ADM-101.doc
  5. Method of Administration: State - Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): A similar comprehensive services system is not available anywhere in the Commonwealth. The Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive services that allow customers to receive integrated services from a variety of professional disciplines, simultaneously. This is required to meet the challenging and complex needs of persons with severe disabilities who are referred to the Center. Clients gain independence and employability as the result of essential support services working in concert with medical and vocational rehabilitation programs. The Center is extremely unique because of its ability to provide a wide spectrum of services in a single setting within a limited time frame. The Center is the Commonwealth's only comprehensive rehabilitation center.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually: During the most recent business cycle 2,594 admissions occurred at the Center. The number of clients enrolled at WWRC in FY01 was consistent with enrollment values for the prior twelve years.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): Total revenue for WWRC was $24,956,589. The percentage change in revenue from FY00 to FY01 was two percent. Client charges increased in FY01 to $15,662,890 representing a 12.9% change from the prior fiscal year. Money collected from third party payers amounted to $1,895,460. Expenses for FY01 were $25,670,014.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: Client satisfaction is measured by the WWRC center-wide consumer satisfaction survey. This survey is implemented via telephone 1-month post client discharge. Overall in FY01, 91.7% of the clients' expectations were met. In addition, 89.4% of the clients described their experience at WWRC as excellent or good. Eighty-eight percent of the clients strongly agreed or agreed that WWRC helped prepare them to get and keep a job.
    This report reflects data from the most recent business cycle for which data is available, Fiscal Year 01, July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. FY02 Data will be available August 2002.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Judith K. Ashley
    540-332-7265
    ashleyjk@wwrc.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Brain Injury Direct Services (BIDS) Fund
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, if any: The primary purpose of the DRS Brain Injury Direct Services (BIDS) Fund is to provide short-term specialized treatment, rehabilitation, and other forms of assistance (e.g., neurobehavioral treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, life skills services, neuropsychological assessment/counseling, day services) that help people with acquired brain injury move forward in their rehabilitation and live more independently in less restrictive environments.
    Priority is given to persons who:
    1. are at least one-year post injury;
    2. reside in, or are at risk of placement in, an institutional setting (i.e., skilled nursing, assisted living, state mental health, correctional);
    3. do not have access to any other private or public funding for the services requested;
    4. have not previously received the services for which they are applying; and
    5. are most likely to benefit from brain injury rehabilitation and treatment services to achieve the Fund's goals described above. NOTE: BIDS does not pay for residential services. Therefore, an individual wishing to move from a residential setting must provide written documentation that she/he has a place to live before services will be initiated.
    BIDS staff will review application information for all candidates and make recommendations for approval of funding and services to be provided. Individuals eligible for referral to BIDS must meet these criteria:
    • Resident of Virginia
    • Acquired brain injury, at least one year since the date of injury
    • Medically stable [acute care (hospitalization) and post-acute (medical rehabilitation) stages of recovery completed]
    • Residing in, or at risk of placement in, an institutional setting
    • No other public or private source of funding is available (e.g., private insurance, Medicaid, Department of Rehabilitative Services)
    • Meets DRS financial eligibility guidelines and/or willing to cost-share
    • Family or support person willing to participate in program
    BIDS participants may receive services on an inpatient (overnight) or outpatient (day) basis. BIDS staff make this decision in conjunction with the individual receiving services, his or her family/support person(s), the referral source and the service provider.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: persons with acquired brain injury who are residing in, or at risk of placement in, an institutional setting such as a nursing facility, state mental health facility, correctional facility.
  5. Method of Administration: State -- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): During FY '02, approximately twenty-five (25) persons received an array of services.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): $200,000 per year
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Patricia Goodall, Ed.S., Director, Brain Injury & Spinal Cord Injury Services
    (804) 662-7615
    goodalpa@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Centers for Independent Living
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Centers for Independent Living, often referred to as "CILs" are non-residential places of action and coalition, where persons with disabilities learn empowerment and develop the skills necessary to make lifestyle choices. Centers provide services and advocacy to promote the leadership, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities. Centers work with both individuals as well as with the local communities to remove barriers to independence and ensuring quality of life for persons with disabilities. Centers provide services to individuals with significant disabilities as well as to the local community at large. Core services to individuals, provided by all Centers include Information & Referral, Peer Counseling, Independent Living Skills Training, and Individual and Systems Change Advocacy. Services to the community include disability awareness, technical assistance regarding accessibility and legal issues, as well as general disability related
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Persons who are significantly disabled and require assistance to live independently in their own community.
  5. Method of Administration: State - DRS provides state and federal dollars for the operation of local non-profit Centers for Independent Living. Local -- Centers for Independent Living are administered by local governing boards.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth: Sixteen Centers for Independent Living and two satellites, covering 18 Planning Districts. Centers are located in Norfolk, Hampton, the Eastern Shore, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Arlington, Manassas, Charlottesville, Winchester, Danville, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Abingdon, Grundy, Harrisonburg, Norton, Petersburg, and Christiansburg.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): In fiscal year 2001 comprehensive services were provided to 5,500 consumers statewide and over 20,000 hours of advocacy and community education were provided to local communities.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): Each Center for Independent Living maintains its own fee schedule. The annual statewide budget for Centers for Independent Living includes over 4.5 million dollars of state general funds and 1.4 million dollars of federal funds.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: See www.vadrs.org

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Theresa Preda
    (804) 662-7078
    predatr@DRS.State.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Social Security Administration Disability Determinations and Medicaid Determinations
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Disability Determination Services (DDS) processes claims for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs. A division within the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS), DDS works in partnership with the Social Security Administration and follows federal regulations in making its decisions.
    A team comprised of a staff physician or clinical psychologist and a professionally trained analyst makes this decision locally at one of four DDS regional offices statewide. Applications for benefits are taken at the local Social Security Office and forwarded to the appropriate DDS regional office.
    Federal regulations list medical criteria for disability. Benefits are allowed if an applicant's physical and/or mental impairment meets requirements in the listed criteria or is determined to be of equivalent severity to those listed. When an applicant's impairment fails to meet or equal the listed severity yet causes significant restrictions, vocational criteria are considered. These restrictions must be assessed in terms of the applicant's remaining capacity for work-related physical or mental activities. This "residual functional capacity" is then considered along with age, education and past work experience to determine the applicant's vocational outlook. Disability benefits are allowed when the vocational outlook is deemed unfavorable due to the applicant's inability to reasonably return to past work or adapt to a new, less demanding job.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Disabled citizens who are unable to work.
  5. Method of Administration: State --DRS in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Federal regulations are followed in determining disability.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth: (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): DDS evaluates all disability claims for the citizens of Virginia. There are 4 offices statewide - Richmond, Virginia Beach, Fairfax and Roanoke.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): For FY01 (10/01/00 through 9/30/01), the DDS received 89,337 disability claims to process for SSA.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): The annual service cost for FY01 (same federal time period as above) was $28,241,824.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: The same SSA criteria are utilized in making eligibility determinations for disability under Medicaid. Medicaid applicants however, apply at the Department of Social Services. The applications are sent to the Medicaid Unit located in the Richmond DDS office for determinations of disability.
    The DDS also performs a continuing disability review of almost everyone receiving disability benefits. Most beneficiaries have their cases reviewed at least once every three years to assure that only those eligible continue to receive benefits.
    In partnership with people with disabilities, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services provides and advocates for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. DDS considers whether applicants may benefit from rehabilitative services. Approved applicants are referred to DRS Field Rehabilitation Services division. DDS also refers or informs applicants of other services available in the community.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Alice Holland
    (804) 662-7622
    HollandAlice@SSA.gov

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Extended Employment Services /Long-term Employment Support Services
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Provides on-going long-term follow along for persons with the most significant disabilities to enable them to remain employed successfully in a competitive or facility based work setting.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - employment Services Organizations must make formal application for each consumer to DRS prior to program initiation. Program initiation can start only with DRS authorization.
  4. Target Population/s: All individuals with the most significant disabilities.
  5. Method of Administration: State--Department of Rehabilitative Services, Employment Services & Special Programs
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities) Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): FY 2002 - Served 2590 in both Extended Employment Services and Long-term Employment Support Services
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): FY 2002 - $7,518,000 includes both Extended Employment Services and Long-term Employment Support Services
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Jack Hayek
    (804) 662-7124
    Hayekje@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Long Term Rehabilitation Case Management Program
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Have a physical and or sensory disability; require a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic treatment or other services; have substantial limitations in three or more of the following areas of life activity: communication, learning, mobility, economic sufficiency, independent living, self-care, and self-direction.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Long Term Rehabilitation Case Management (LTRCM) services are designed for, but not limited to persons with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, prader willi and lupus
  5. Method of Administration: State-- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): This is a statewide program that provides services across the Commonwealth.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): 300-400 annually
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): Current Budget $504,500
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Carolyn Turner
    (804) 662-7107
    Turnercc@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Personal Assistance Services
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Personal Assistance Services (PAS) are provided through Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) to individuals with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy, who require assistance from another person to perform non-medical activities of daily living. These services might include transferring, bathing, eating, dressing, or other physical activities that the individual could perform if they did not have a physical disability. Other possible services under PAS include assistive technology evaluation, transition services, and rehabilitation engineering. Individuals must participate in an assessment and must not be eligible for personal assistance or personal care from any other public or private source, such as Medicaid waiver services. DRS manages three PAS programs:
    • State-funded PAS, a consumer-directed program, may be available to individuals who do not qualify for PAS services from any other program. This program is limited in funding and there is generally a waiting list for services.
    • PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury, also consumer-directed in nature, may be available to eligible individuals with brain injury who do not qualify for PAS from any other source. Individual must have a representative to assist in management of the program.
    • Vocational Rehabilitation PAS has two PAS options for individuals who are currently receiving or who may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services provided through an Employment Plan. The consumer-directed PAS option is available to VR consumers who are able and interested in managing their personal assistant. An agency-managed option is available to individuals who do not wish or are not able to manage their own assistant.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - An assessment, pre-authorized by DRS, is completed by the local Center for Independent Living. The PAS office completes a computation of hours, based on individual needs, notifies consumer about their eligibility for PAS and requires consumer's participation in PAS orientation. Prior to payment for personal assistants, required paperwork must be accurately completed to establish personal assistant's eligibility to work and bi-weekly verification of hours per pay period.
  4. Target Population/s: Consumers who:
    • Wish to move from or be prevented from entering a nursing facility,
    • Need PAS to maintain employment,
    • Are able to manage their personal assistant and PAS program or have a representative for PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury,
    • Are not eligible for personal assistance services from any other source.
  5. Method of Administration: State -- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): PAS program, in collaboration with the 16 Centers for Independent Living, is available statewide.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available):
    State-funded PAS - 217 (FY 2002)/ PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury - 12 (FY 2002)/Vocational Rehabilitation PAS - 60 (FY 2002)
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): State-funded PAS - $2.6 Million/General Fund Allocation (FY 2002)
    PAS for Individuals with Brain Injury - $80,000/General Fund Allocation (FY 2002)
    Vocational Rehabilitation PAS - $800,000/Title 1 of Rehabilitation Act Allocation (FY 2002)
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: State-funded PAS has maintained 36 on the waiting list (FY 2002)

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Susan Davis Payne
    804-662-7070 or 1-800-552-5019
    paynesd@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Disability Services Boards / Rehabilitative Services Incentive Fund
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: This program provides grants to address unmet needs and develop community programs for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. The program serves only people with physical or sensory disabilities; that would be the only eligibility requirement. It involves a partnership of consumers, local government, and businesses working to increase access and develop consumer-oriented, community-based services for persons with physical and sensory disabilities.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Persons with physical and sensory disabilities
  5. Method of Administration: State - DRS; Local Disability Services Boards.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): In FY-01 the grants served approximately 5,500 individuals and provided approximately 10,000 transportation trips.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): $912,500 General Funds annually for RSIF Grants and $450,000 for staff support to the DSBS.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: This grant program has been in existence for 6 years and has created or expanded services met needs identified for persons with physical and sensory disabilities throughout the Commonwealth. These funds have been used in the following ways: To establish satellite Centers for Independent Living offices, created or expanded transportation services in rural areas, provided home modifications, purchased of assistive technology and established an interpreter-training program. These are just a few examples of what this program has accomplished through the Disability Services Boards program and its grant funding.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Mark L. Hawkins
    804-662-7369
    hawkinml@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: The Virginia Assistive Technology System
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, if any: The Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is a is a federally-funded statewide grant program committed to improving the quality of life of all Virginians by increasing awareness and accessibility of assistive technology. Through a variety of activities, information and technical assistance are provided on devices, services and funding resources. In partnership with consumers, employers, educators, public and private agencies, organizations and others, VATS works to bring about changes in practices, policies and laws to improve access to assistive technology. VATS is headquartered in Richmond and operates a network of four regional sites. These sites are located in the central, eastern, northern and southwest areas of Virginia and promote community-based assistive technology services.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: No
  4. Target Population/s: Users of assistive technology and their family members, service providers, public & private agencies, educators, employers, vendors and legislators.
  5. Method of Administration: State - Department of Rehabilitative Services.
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities: Statewide with four regional offices located in the central, eastern, northern and southwest areas of Virginia with central offices located in Richmond
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available):
    • Technical Assistance - 2,245 - Assisted consumers to identify, select and fund assistive technology.
    • Presentations - 920 - Provided 46 presentations to 920 persons representing diverse audiences.
    • Trainings - 2,14. - Conducted 62 trainings to 2,146 individuals on assistive technology issues.
    • Public Forums - 150 - Hosted 3 pubic forums to identify the assistive technology needs of 150 persons.
    • Exhibits/fairs - 2,700 - Exhibited various types of AT on 18 occasions that reached 2,700 persons.
    • Conferences - 250 - Co-sponsored with George Mason University a conference in Northern Virginia.\
    • Total # Served: 8,411
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available):
    NIDRR Title I Federal Funds: 363,663
    State Funds: 200,000
    Federal Disability and Technical Assistance Center grant funds: 63,799
    Total Funds: 627,462
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: VATS has four Assistive Technology Regional Sites that provides local contact points throughout Virginia for information and resources across designated regions. These Regional Sites provide training, public awareness, and general technical assistance for consumers in need of assistive technology.
    VATS operates a website that is a model for accessibility. The site provides consumers with a variety of information on assistive technology devices and services, and vendors. A recent grant from NIDRR ensures that customers have current information on electronic accessibility and Section 508 compliance. The site also includes publications and information available for download, an electronic equipment exchange and many other features. The website can be found at http://www.vats.org.
    VATS operates a toll free assistive technology information and referral service at 1-800-435-8490.
    VATS, in collaboration with the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority, secured $2,464,000 in grant funding this year that will be used to provide consumers with access to loans for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services.
    VATS compiled and distributed a funding resource directory to consumers and service providers throughout Virginia. The directory has been updated and is in its fourth printing. It is available for download on the VATS website. A handbook on assistive technology and the IEP process has been distributed to thousands of Virginias with disabilities.
    VATS offers all information and materials in alternate formats upon request.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Ken Knorr
    804-662-9995
    KnorrKH@DRS.State.VA.US

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: The Vocational Rehabilitation Program operated by the Field Rehabilitation Services Division
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: The Vocational Rehabilitation program provides rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities who need assistance to prepare for, enter, or maintain employment. Services may include assessment, guidance and counseling, training, physical and mental restoration, rehabilitation technology, job development and placement, and a wide variety of individualized services tailored to the needs of the customer. The goal of the vocational rehabilitation program is to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain employment that is consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities.
    The eligibility criteria are: the individual must have a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and the individual must be able to benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; and the individual must require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment.
    Vocational Rehabilitation services are provided to eligible individuals under an Individualized Plan for Employment. This plan identifies a vocational goal, the services and strategies that will be needed for the individual to reach that goal, the providers and sponsors of identified services, and a timetable for achieving the vocational goal. Each vocational rehabilitation customer is a candidate for job placement assistance which involves the degree of intervention needed to identify an appropriate job and coordinate the removal of barriers that stand in the way of the customer performing that job.
    The VR program also works with local education agencies to facilitate the transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary opportunities that lead to employment outcomes. In addition, the VR program collaborates with service providers and other agencies serving the same customers to coordinate services to customers, to maximize resources and avoid duplication of effort, and to develop new service opportunities and referral mechanisms to support people with disabilities. In addition to serving individuals with disabilities, the vocational rehabilitation program provides services to employers and the business community to assist in structuring work environments and jobs to be accessible to qualified persons with disabilities.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - Only a VR Counselor is allowed to determine eligibility for services, to approve an Employment Plan and commit VR funds for the purchase of services.
  4. Target Population/s: Individuals with physical or mental disabilities who are candidates for employment as a result of VR services.
  5. Method of Administration: State -- Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Services are available throughout the Commonwealth through a network of 36 office. Counselors also utilize itinerant space in Social Services, Health, One-Stop Service Centers, Schools and other community sites to expand accessibility to consumers.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): State Fiscal Year 2002--33,000 Persons Served
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available):
    State Fiscal Year 2002 --base Service Expenditures $17M
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service:

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Judith D. Smith
    (804) 662-7531
    Judith.Smith@drs.virginia.gov

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Consumer Service Fund
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: The Consumer Service Fund (CSF) is a "fund of last resort" which enables individuals with a physical or sensory disability to access a service or device that cannot be funded through existing programs. A wide variety of special equipment may be available. It includes wheelchairs, motorized scooters, Braille equipment, hearing aids, low vision aids, communication systems, environmental control devices, building modifications for accessibility or telecommunication devices for the deaf.
    People of any age living in Virginia who have a demonstrated physical or sensory disability are eligible for funding if their disability-related needs cannot be met by other agencies. Consumers are required to share in the cost of requested services based on their ability to pay.
    The CSF is used to help consumers achieve specific planned goals (obtain employment, live more independently at home, or eliminate a move to a nursing home.) Examples include special equipment, assistive technology, and home or vehicle modifications. Purchases are usually for one-time purchases. Service requests are limited to three months, persons with longer term-needs must have other funding approved for services after ninety days.
    A human services advocate, case manager, counselor or social worker or person with a disability may contact the Department of Rehabilitative Services at (800) 552-5019 and request an application form. The advocate may assist completion of the application with the consumer and submit the request.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes - Applications are reviewed quarterly by a panel of consumers and interagency representatives. Funding is based on demonstration of critical need, exhaustion of all other resources, CSF priorities and provision of supporting documentation.
  4. Target Population/s: Virginians with disabilities
  5. Method of Administration: State - Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): Statewide
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually (Provide and indicate most recent year available): For state fiscal year 2001: 273 applications; 134 approved
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): For state fiscal year 2001: $600,000, including administrative expenses.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: Less than 1/2 of all qualified applicants are approved for funding due to limited resources. Typically, the CSF receives requests for 3 to 4 times the amount of money appropriated for it. CSF priorities are as follows:
    • Emergency requests
    • Assistive technology equipment and services
    • Disability related home modifications
    • Disability related vehicle modifications
    • Vehicle purchase with disability related modifications
    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Michael Scione
    804-662-9993
    scionemw@drs.state.va.us

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

  1. Name of Service/Program/Initiative: Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center.
  2. Service Description and Eligibility Requirements, If Any: Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center is a statewide facility and community based transitional postsecondary medical/vocational rehabilitation option for people with severe disabilities needing residential or outpatient services. WWRC offers nine areas of service to clients including: Assistive Technology, Brain Injury Services, Independent Living Services, Medical Therapy, Post-Secondary Education Rehabilitation Transition Program (transition from school to a postsecondary option), Pre-Vocational Training, Short Term Medical Rehabilitation, Vocational Evaluation and Vocational Skills Training. Services are time-limited and intended to transition consumers to their communities as soon as possible.
  3. Service Preauthorization Required: Yes
  4. Target Population/s: The Center serves a wide variety of people with disabilities who are pursuing employment and independence. The Admissions Criteria, at the link below, illustrates the parameters of the Centers target populations.
    http://www.vadrs.org/formscabinet/documents/Internal/WWRC%20Admission%20Criteria%20-%20Application_ADM-101.doc
  5. Method of Administration: State - Department of Rehabilitative Services
  6. General Availability of the Service Across the Commonwealth (e.g., statewide, only available in certain localities): A similar comprehensive services system is not available anywhere in the Commonwealth. The Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive services that allow customers to receive integrated services from a variety of professional disciplines, simultaneously. This is required to meet the challenging and complex needs of persons with severe disabilities who are referred to the Center. Clients gain independence and employability as the result of essential support services working in concert with medical and vocational rehabilitation programs. The Center is extremely unique because of its ability to provide a wide spectrum of services in a single setting within a limited time frame. The Center is the Commonwealth's only comprehensive rehabilitation center.
  7. Number of Persons Served Annually: During the most recent business cycle 2,594 admissions occurred at the Center. The number of clients enrolled at WWRC in FY01 was consistent with enrollment values for the prior twelve years.
  8. Annual Service Cost/Allocation (Provide and indicate the most recent year available): Total revenue for WWRC was $24,956,589. The percentage change in revenue from FY00 to FY01 was two percent. Client charges increased in FY01 to $15,662,890 representing a 12.9% change from the prior fiscal year. Money collected from third party payers amounted to $1,895,460. Expenses for FY01 were $25,670,014.
  9. Other Information or Comments About the Service: Client satisfaction is measured by the WWRC center-wide consumer satisfaction survey. This survey is implemented via telephone 1-month post client discharge. Overall in FY01, 91.7% of the clients' expectations were met. In addition, 89.4% of the clients described their experience at WWRC as excellent or good. Eighty-eight percent of the clients strongly agreed or agreed that WWRC helped prepare them to get and keep a job.

This report reflects data from the most recent business cycle for which data is available, Fiscal Year 01, July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. FY02 Data will be available August 2002.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Judith K. Ashley
540-332-7265
ashleyjk@wwrc.state.va.us

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