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Special Terms and Conditions Definitions Specific to Program Agreement: The words and phrases listed below, as used in this Program Agreement, shall each Nava the following definitions: a. "Acuity Level" means the level of a Client's abilities and needs as determined through the DDA assessment. b. "ALTSA Web Access (AWAr" means a web -based portal to the Developmental Disabilities Administration CARE system designed to support county services for DDA clients. c. "Additional Consumer Services" •efers to indirect Client service types as follows: (1) "Community Information and Education": Activities to inform and/or educate the general public about developmental di=abilities and related services. These may include information and referral services; activities aimed at promoting public awareness and involvement; and community consultation, capacity buildilig and organization activities. (2) "Training": To increase -he 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 ski Is 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 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: Coilaborative 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. "Budget and Accounting Reportirg System (BARS)" means a master classification of balance sheet, revenue and expenditurelexpense acbounts. e. "Client" means a person with a developmental disability as defined in chapter 388-823 WAC who is currently eligible and active with lhe Developmental Disabilities Administration or is an identified PASRR Client. i f. "Competitive Integrated Employment" means work performed by a Client on a part-time or full-time basis, within an integrated settinc within the community that meets HCBS settings requirements. The Client must be compensated at minimu-n wage or higher, using the higher of the Federal, State, or local rate, and at a rate --omparable to the wage paid to non -disabled workers performing the same tasks, including receiving the same benefits and opportunities for advancement. g. "Consumer Support" refers to direct Client service types as follows: (1) "Community Inclusion" or "Cl" means individualized services provided in integrated community settings with other individuals without disabilities. The activities are based on Client interests DSHS Cenlral Contract Services Page 2 1769CS County Agreement 05-16-2023