WAC 388-828-9330. How does DDA determine your employment status?

(1) The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) considers your employment status "working" if: (a) In the twelve months before your assessment: (i) You have been employed for nine consecutive months; and (ii) You have earned at least Washington state's minimum wage; or (b) You are currently self-employed and: (i) The activities of your employment meet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules for a business; (ii) You have a business plan demonstrating feasibility as determined by the division of vocational rehabilitation or an impartial, agreed upon, third-party business expert; and (iii) You are licensed, if required, and follow all local, state, and federal regulations and rules. (2) DDA considers your employment status "working at sub-minimum wage or in job development" if you do not meet the conditions in subsection (1) of this section.