2021-2023 Kittitas County Developmental Disabilities FINAL

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10 Kittitas County Employment Support Clients, 2020 Acuity Level Total clients No hours/wages reported Hours/wages reported Minimum wage earned Average hours worked per month High Acuity Clients 10 5 (50%) 5 (50%) 3 (80% of those working) 6 Medium Acuity 24 6 (25%) 18 (75%) 6 (33% of those working) 27 Low Acuity 6 0 (0%) 6 (100%) 3 (50% of those working) 33 TOTAL 40 11 (27.5%) 29 (72.5%) 12 (30% of those working) EDUCATION Just over 14% of students enrolled in school districts in Washington State had a disability during the 2020-2021 school year. Fewer Washington State students with disabilities met grade level standards compared to students without disabilities (English Language Arts 21% vs. 66%, Math 16% vs. 54%, Science 17% vs. 51%). Sixty-four and a half percent of students with disabilities graduated in four years, compared to 85.5% of students without disabilities. About 22% of students with disabilities continue with their high school education after four years, and over 13% drop out (compared to 6% and over 8% for students without disabilities, respectively.) Students with disabilities also have lower rates of regular attendance (83% vs. 90%), significantly lower rat es of kindergarten readiness (22% vs. 55%), and higher rates of suspension and expulsion (6% vs. 2%). (Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 2018-2021) Acuity According to Washington Administrative Code 388-828-9200, acuity is defined by an algorithm that determines the level of employment support a DDA client can receive. The algorithm considers the following factors in determining acuity: • Activities of daily living • Behavioral support • Interpersonal support • Environmental support • Level of monitoring • Employment support • Speed of completing tasks • Quality of completing tasks • Medical support • Seizure support