Wyoming Contacts
State Agency Responsible for Providing Services to the Developmentally Disabled
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 and residential 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.
Developmental Disabilities Division
186 E QWEST Building
6101 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-8761
Fax: (307) 777-6047
http://wdh.state.wy.us/DDD/index.asp
The Wyoming State Training School (WSTS) is a state-supported facility under the DDD providing care and learning opportunities to individuals with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities. WSTS provides residential services, care training, and temporary services if appropriate services cannot be obtained through a community-based program. The primary goal of the Training School is the development of each person to his or her maximum potential. The WSTS also functions as the site for two additional resources. The University of Wyoming College of Extended Studies and the Department of Administration and Information have established a compressed video classroom at WSTS. Also as a member of the Mountain Plains Health Consortium, the WSTS has full access to satellite education services.
8204 Highway 789
Lander, Wyoming 82520-9499
(Phone: (307) 335-6700
Fax: (307) 335-6990
Web: http://ddd.stte.wy.us/Documents/wstsbroc.htm
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. For information on who is eligible for services or for more information about the services provided call or write:
186E Qwest Building
6101 Yellowstone Blvd.
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7115
TDD: (307) 777-5578
Fax: (307) 777-6047
Web: http://ddd.state.wy.us
State Agency Responsible for Overseeing Employment Opportunities for the Developmentally Disabled
The Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) 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.
Herschler Building, 1st Floor East
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7386
Fax: (307) 777-5939
Web: http://wyomingworkforce.org/how/vr.aspx
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.
Developmental Disabilities Division
186 E QWEST Building
6101 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-8761
Fax: (307) 777-6047
Web: http://wdh.state.wy.us/DDD/index.asp
Competitive Employment
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is Wyoming's newest state agency, dedicated to developing a demand-driven workforce that is responsive to Wyoming's businesses, citizens, and economy. The Department of Workforce Services maintains a statewide network of workforce centers to deliver business services, vocational rehabilitation services, and employment and training programs for businesses, jobseekers, older workers, veterans, youth, persons with disabilities, and their partners. The quality of supported employment services has continued to improve through on-site training and technical assistance provided by the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND). Housed at the University of Wyoming, WIND was created in part with startup funds provided by the Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Administration and Support
122 West 25th Street
Herschler Building, 2E
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-8650
Fax: (307) 777-7106
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org
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.
Worker's Safety and Compensation Division
Cheyenne Business Center
1510 E. Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7786
Fax: (307) 777-3646
Web: http://wydoe.state.wy.us/doe.asp?ID=128
The Mission of the Wyoming Department of Employment, 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."
Worker's Safety and Compensation Division
OSHA Program Manager
Cheyenne Business Center
1510 E. Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7786
Fax: (307) 777-3646
Web: http://wydoe.state.wy.us/doe.asp?ID=7
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.
Adult Protective Services
Phone: (307) 777-6137 or (307) 777-3602
Web: http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/aps.htm
Protection and Advocacy
Other sources include the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC). The mission of the SRC is to review, analyze and advise the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the delivery of effective rehabilitation services which lead to employment for individuals with disabilities and in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, advance the use of resources necessary to promote the independence of Wyoming's citizens with disabilities.
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.
1st Floor - East Wing
Herschler Building, Room 1126
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
(Voice/TTY) (307) 777-7191
Fax: (307) 777-5939
Web: http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/aboutdws/partners_assoc_src.aspx
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.
Developmental Disabilities Program
320 West 25th Street, 2nd Floor
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Phone: (307) 632-3496
Fax: (307) 638-0815
Web: http://wypanda.vcn.com/TOP&S.htm