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Definitions Specific to Program Agreement: The words and phrases listed below, as used in this Program Agreement, shall each have the following definitions: a. "Acuity Level" means the level of an individual's abilities and needs as determined through the DDA assessment. b. "AWA" means ALTSA Web Access also referred to as the CMTS. c. "Additional Consumer Services" refers to indirect Client service types as follows. (1) "Community Information and Education": Activities to inform and/or educate the general public about developmental disabilities and related services. These may include information and referral services; activities aimed at promoting public awareness and involvement; and community consultation, capacity building and organization activities. (2) "Training": To increase the job related skills and knowledge of staff, providers, volunteers, or interning students in the provision of services to people with developmental disabilities. Also to enhance program related skills of board or advisory board members. (3) "Other Activities" reserved for special projects and demonstrations categorized into the following types: (a) Infrastructure projects: Projects in support of Clients (services not easily tracked back to a specific working age Client) or that directly benefit a Client(s) but the Client is not of working age. Examples include planning services like benefits planning and generic job development e.g. "Project Search". (b) Start-up projects: Projects that support an agency or directly benefit the agency. Examples include equipment purchases and agency administrative support. (c) "Partnership Project": Collaborative partnerships with school districts, employment providers, DVR, families, employers and other community collaborators needed to provide the employment supports and services young adults with developmental disabilities require to become employed during the school year they turn twenty-one (21). d. "BARS" means DDA Budget and Accounting Reporting System. e. "Client" means a person with a developmental disability as defined in chapter 388-823 WAC who is currently eligible and active with the Developmental Disabilities Administration or is an identified PASRR Client. f. "County" is the political subdivision of the state of Washington and the county or counties entering into this Program Agreement. g. "Consumer Support" refers to direct Client service types as follows: (1) "Community Inclusion" or "Cl": services are individualized services provided in typical integrated community settings. Services will promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration for persons to learn how to actively and independently engage in their local community. Activities will provide opportunities to develop relationships and to learn, practice and apply skills that result in greater independence and community inclusion. These services may be authorized for individuals age 62 and older. These services may be authorized instead of employment support (Individual Employment or Group Supported Employment) for working age individuals who have received nine months of employment support. DSHS Central Contract Services Page 2 1769CS County Agreement 5-1-2019