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Frequently Asked
Questions
What services, if any, am I eligible for?
You can be referred to us by a division of the Department of Social
and Health Services (DSHS), for example the Division of Developmental
Disabilities (DDD), Department Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR),
Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), or by a third-party
advocate, or by your school district personnel. Eligibility
requirements vary depending on funding sources. All appropriate
funding sources will be accepted. However, if we do not have staff
capacity or staff appropriately skilled to meet your specific needs,
we may not be able to accept the referral.
It is important to talk directly with a referral source, such as a
DSHS representative, and with a Highline Community College
representative directly to understand what specific services for which
you may qualify.
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From whom do you receive funding?
Funding Sources Accepted:
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
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King County Developmental Disabilities Division
(DDD)
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Pierce County Human Services
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PASS (Plan for Achieving Self-Support)
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IRWE (Impairment-Related Work Expenses)
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Schools
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Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)
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Private Pay
You need to be aware that all resources that are
deemed appropriate and available are considered “first dollar
resources” and we will work with you in pursuit of all possible
funding options.
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What is the criteria for order of
acceptance?
Admission to programs will be considered on an
individual basis and will be determined by eligibility for funding,
appropriateness of service and staff availability. Prior to
admissions, Highline Community College may request educational,
vocational, psychological, psychiatric, medical or criminal records
to determine which services the individual may qualify for and/or
which service would be most appropriate for the individual. The
Program Manager of each program is responsible for the final
decision on acceptance.
An intake meeting may be scheduled to discuss
our services and each individual will be notified within one week
from their request for services the result of their admission
request. Individuals and appropriate funding sources will be
notified if deemed ineligible.
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What is the process to begin services?
Steps in Participation
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Referral from DVR, DDD or other source
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Informational meeting
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Acceptance into one of our services (See
Criteria for Order of Acceptance, above)
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Initial planning meeting to begin to share
information about your hopes, dreams, and goals with us so we can
put together an individualized plan.
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What is your success rate in working with
DVR customers?
You can check on Highline's results in working with DVR customers by
searching for HIGHLINE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM on the Statewide
Performance Summary on the DVR web site:
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/hrsa/dvr/crpvendor.pdf
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How do I reach the Highline Community College
Web site?
To find out more about Highline Community College visit the college
Web site at:
http://www.highline.edu
or click on the HCC logo on any CES Web page.
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How do I reach the Highline Community College
campus?
Directions to the Highline Community College main campus in Des Moines
can be found on the HCC web site at:
http://www.highline.edu/home/maps/directions.html
There are also directions to the Federal Way campus.
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Last updated:
April 03, 2008
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