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WORKERS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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Wyoming Contacts


State Agency Responsible for Providing Services to People with Developmental Disabilities

The Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD), housed in the Wyoming Department of Health, is the state administering agency for the provision of specialized services to adults and children with developmental disabilities. It provides funding and guidance responsive to the needs of people with disabilities to live, work, enjoy, and learn in Wyoming communities with their families, friends, and chosen service and support providers. These individuals may have mental retardation, developmental disability, acquired brain injury or a closely related condition. The DDD also is responsible for determining that service providers (whether community organizations or individuals) are qualified and enrolling them so that they can receive payment for services.

With respect to community services and supports, the Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) also is responsible for determining that service providers (whether community organizations or individuals) are qualified and enrolling them so that they can receive payment for services. In Wyoming, organizations and provide day andresidential services must be accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission. CARF certification is the baseline standard that providers must meet. These organizations are surveyed extensively by DDD each year. Individuals and organizations that furnish other services must meet state requirements, which are verified by DDD.

Wyoming Department of Health
Developmental Disabilities Division
Room 186E
6101 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7359
Fax: 307-777-6047

The Wyoming Life Resource Center is a state-supported facility under the DDD providing care and learning opportunities to individuals with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities. The Center provides residential services, care training, and temporary services if appropriate services cannot be obtained through a community-based program. The primary goal of the Center is the development of each person to his or her maximum potential.

Wyoming Life Resource Center
8204 Wyoming Highway 789
Lander, Wyoming 82520-9499
Phone: 307-335-6700
Fax: 307-335-6990

State Agency Responsible for Overseeing Employment Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities

The Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has as its goal the advancing of jobs and independence for Wyomingites with disabilities. The DVR administers the following job-related programs for people with physical and/or mental disabilities which, for that individual, results in a substantial impediment to obtaining or maintaining employment: Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Disability Determination Services, Employment of People with Disabilities, Supported Employment, Business Enterprise, and Wyoming Relay Service.

Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
1510 E. Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: 307-777-7341
Fax: 800-972-2372

Sheltered Employment

In sheltered workshops in the State of Wyoming, persons served not only receive training to help meet their daily needs, but are able to work under the direction of qualified trainers to gain pre-vocational and vocational skills and practice work ethics. As a "stepping stone" to community employment, individualized training focuses on learning key work concepts. In addition to learning how to work, individuals are also trained on and paid for performing various jobs. Participants must meet the definitions established for the DD adult waiver by the State of Wyoming.

Wyoming Department of Health
Developmental Disabilities Division
Room 186E
6101 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7359
Fax: 307-777-6047

Competitive Employment

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Department of Employment have merged together to form one agency called the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, effective July 1, 2011. The mission of the Department of Workforce Services is to provide information and quality services that promote economic security, fair employment, and safe work environments.

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Administration
1510 E. Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: 307-777-7672
Fax: 307-777-5805

Health and Safety

Consultation is provided for safety and health technical assistance at no charge to private and public sector employers upon request. Consultants do health and safety surveys, which include an audit of a facility where hazards are identified, but there is no fine or penalty. Injury and illness records are reviewed to identify any problem areas and to offer corrective measures. On-the-spot informal training can be given to employees or supervisors when needed on safety and health issues.

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Worker's Safety and Compensation Division
1510 E. Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: 307-777-7786
Fax: 307-777-3646

The Mission of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Occupational Health and Safety, is "to assure that insofar as possible every working person within this sate shall have safe and healthful working conditions from recognized hazards and to preserve our state's human resources: that the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases and abiding by rules and regulations are the responsibility of both the employer and the employee; and to help and assist employers and employees in accident and occupational disease prevention through educational means, which shall be made available to all industries, businesses, employees, employee groups and associations."

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Worker's Safety and Compensation Division
1510 E. Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: 307-777-7786
Fax: 307-777-3646

Reporting Abuse and Neglect

The goal of adult protective services is to ensure that safety and basic needs are being met in the least restrictive environment. This can be in an adult's home or elsewhere. These services are provided by the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) Adult Protective Services. The program serves vulnerable adults which means any person eighteen years of age or older who is unable to manage and take care of himself or his property without assistance as a result of advanced age or physical or mental disability.

Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS)
Adult Protective Services
2300 Capitol Avenue, Third Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-3663
Fax: 307-777-3693

Protection and Advocacy

Other sources include the Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation (WILR). The WILR educates and empowers Wyoming Citizens with disabilities by providing the necessary tools to live with independence and dignity.

Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation
305 West 1st Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Phone: 266-6956 or 800-735-8322

Another advocacy source is the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD). Creating a positive environment for the independence and employment of people with disabilities is the primary focus of the GCEPD. The GCEPD focuses on employment and the removal of barriers to employment for people with disabilities.

Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
1st Floor, East Wing
1100 Herschler Building
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Voice/TTY: 307-777-7191
Fax: 307-777-7155

Wyoming Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. (P & A), established in 1977, is the official non-profit corporation authorized to implement certain mandates of several federal laws. Enacted by Congress, these laws provide various protection and advocacy services. P & A Systems are in each state and territory. They provide protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legal based advocacy. The Protection & Advocacy for Developmental Disabilities Program (PADD) may investigate problems related to the protection of certain civil rights of persons with developmental disabilities including: abuse and neglect investigations in institutions; special education rights; appropriateness of placement; denial of due process in treatment, placement or review; and the right to services delivered in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Wyoming Protection & Advocacy System, Inc.
7344 Stockman Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009
Phone: 307-632-3496
Fax: 307-638-0815

 

 
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