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Transition & employment

Washington DVR: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Employment and transition support, with specialist counselors for Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, and late-deafened Washingtonians.

Older students, adults, and families · Explore what fits your family

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Who it serves
Older students and adults exploring vocational services; DVR determines eligibility.
How to start
Find the counselor or transition contact for your area on the official page. Describe the student’s school-to-work question and ask how referral and eligibility decisions work.
Hours & availability
Check current opening hours or appointment availability with the provider.
Costs
Not stated here; ask the provider or organizer about applicable costs.

How this can help

Washington DVR lists specialized counselors and transition consultants for Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, and late-deafened people. The official page includes local contacts and information about ASL availability.

Your next step

Find the counselor or transition contact for your area on the official page. Describe the student’s school-to-work question and ask how referral and eligibility decisions work.

Questions to bring

  • When should we start a school-to-work conversation?
  • Which services and eligibility rules apply?
  • Which communication method can we use for meetings?