- High school diploma or GED plus three years of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in social services will substitute for one year of experience.
Respite
Help individuals and families by providing short-term relief.
Provider Requirements
One to One (1:1) Respite
- Providers contracted or employed to provide personal care services may also be contracted to provide respite care.
- More information can be found on the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration website.
Respite in Community Settings (Community Centers, Parks and Recreation, Senior Centers, and Summer Programs)
- Licensed, registered, and certified as required by law, when applicable.
- Maintain a website that includes the following information:
- Number of service hours being provided in your program, including dates and start/end times.
- Activities that will occur during the program, and a published fee schedule.
Specialized Habilitation
Support individuals to reach their goals in one of the following areas:
- Self-empowerment.
- Safety awareness and self-advocacy.
- Coping strategies for everyday life changes.
- Managing daily tasks and acquiring adaptive skills.
Provider Qualifications
- Have at least one year of experience and meet the education/certification requirements listed in WAC 388-845-1880.
Specialized Equipment and Supplies
Provide specialized items that directly enable individuals to:
- Increase their abilities to perform their activities of daily living.
- Perceive, control, or communicate with the environment in which they live.
- To improve daily functioning through sensory integration identified in a written therapeutic plan by the current treating professional.
Examples of Specialized Equipment and Supplies include:
- Adapted strollers.
- Portable ramps.
- Compression garments.
- Adapted vestibular swings.
Provider Qualifications
- Business engaged in the provision of Specialized Equipment and Supplies.
- Contracts located in Washington state must have a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License, issued by the Department of Revenue.
- Out-of-state contractors must have a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License only when it is required by Washington law.
Specialized Goods and Services
Specialized Clothing
Nonrestrictive clothing adapted to the individual’s needs and related to their disability.
- Examples: Clothing designed for tactile defensiveness, specialized footwear, or reinforced clothing.
Vehicle Modifications
Adaptations or alterations to a vehicle required to fit the needs of the participant to:
- Engage with their community.
- Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of themselves and caregivers.
Provider Qualifications
- Legal business entity legitimately engaged in the provision of specialized equipment and supplies.
- Contracts located in Washington state must have a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License, as issued by the Department of Revenue.
- Out of state contractors must possess a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License only when Washington state law requires it.
Staff and Family Consultation
Help families or direct service providers better meet the needs of the person they support.
Provider Qualifications
Licensed, registered, and/or certified professional as outlined in WAC 388-845-2005.
Supported Parenting
Support individuals receiving DDA services who are parents or expectant parents through teaching, parent coaching and other supportive strategies. Topic areas include:
- Child development.
- Childcare.
- Household management.
- Housing.
- Money management.
- Nutrition and health.
- Safety.
- Time management.
Provider Qualifications
- An advocacy organization or a licensed, registered, and/or certified professional as outlined in WAC 388-845-2135.
- Understand individual learning styles related to child development and family dynamics.
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