Eligibility
Birth-to-three program: eligibility categories for this program are based on assessed developmental delays; a diagnosis of Down syndrome; a diagnosis of too severe to be assessed or the child meets the criteria for the Medically Intensive Home Care Program. Based on assessed delays and diagnoses, physical, occupational and/or speech therapy may be provided.
For more information please visit the DSHS, Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) website at the following link. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip/
Adult Employment Services: eligibility categories for this program are Mental Retardation, Epilepsy, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Another Neurological Condition and/or Other Condition Similar to Mental Retardation; eligibility is determined by the DSHS DDD.
Employment Services in Skamania County are based on the Individual Supported Employment model. A trained employment specialist assists the individual in finding or developing a job and may provide training and ongoing support for the individual on the job.
For more information on eligibility or services, please visit the DSHS DDD website at the following link. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/index.shtml
Other adult employment funding may be available through DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR); a representative visits different locations in Skamania County weekly. Social Security Work Incentives may also be available, please contact Social Security Administration for more information.
