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The Washington State Department of Commerce hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is initiating this Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding for the Advocacy Leadership Development Cohort (ALDC). The goal of this initiative is to empower communities within Washington State to work on barriers and develop solutions that impact people with developmental disabilities.

Header InformationBid Number:90DETR-S2707Description:Disability Benefits PlanningBid Opening Date:05/07/2024 02:00:00 PMPurchaser:Teri BeckerOrganization:Department of Employment, Training and RehabilitationDepartment:901 - Rehabilitation DivisionLocation:3265 - Vocational RehabilitationFiscal Year:24Allow Electronic Quote:YesAlternate Id: Required Date:Available Date : 04/02/2024 08:00:00 AMInfo Contact:Teri Becker; tbecker@admin.nv.govBid Type:OPENInformal Bid Flag:NoPurchase Method:Open Market

DDS is soliciting proposals to seek qualified proposers who demonstrate the capability to provide clients' right advocacy services to individuals with developmental disabilities living in the community who receive, or are applicants for, regional center services. Proposer must be a nonprofit organization.

Services offered to children and youth include but are not limited to immigration services, educational advocacy, disability rights, public benefits, and access to least restrictive placements. OCR also oversees the CYFD child and youth grievance procedure. The purpose of the grievance process is to ensure all children and youth who are in CYFD custody are empowered to advocate for their rights.