SERVICES FOR THE BLIND, WASHINGTON DEPT OF
Grant: $1,565,691 - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Mar. 31, 2009
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Award Description: Assist in operating statewide comprehensive, coordinated, effective, efficient and accountable programs of vocational rehabilitation, which are an integral part of a statewide workforce investment system; and designed to assess, plan, develop, and provide vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that such individuals may prepare and engage in gainful employment.
Project Description: Assist in operating statewide comprehensive, coordinated effective, efficient and accountable program of vocational rehabilitation which are an integral part of a statewide workforce investment system; and designed to assess, plan, develop, and provide vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that such individuals may prepare and engage in gainful employment.
Infrastructure Description: To upgrade Seattle DSB facility, upgrade and equip field service teams with low vision kits, assistive technology lab build-out, and Business Enterprise Program (BEP) new location remodel open facility to public. Projects designed to enhance local economy and provide short/long term jobs.
Jobs Summary: General contracting, electrical, construction, and social services. Created short term jobs with general contracting / 10% construction projects. BEP build-out will have long term economic impact of $147,000 annually on local economy and will hire up to 7 employees. (Total jobs reported: 5)
Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed
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