Getting Started

Partnerships With Industry’s (PWI) services are free of charge to all participating clients and/or family members.

Do you qualify?

In order to qualify for Partnerships With Industry’s services potential clients need to:

• Have an active/open case with the San Diego Regional Center, or qualify for services                    with the CA Department of Rehabilitation
• Not present a danger of injury to himself/herself, others, or property
• Care for personal issues (e.g., medication, etc.) independently
• Adhere to PWI’s policies and procedures
• Arrange and maintain reliable transportation independent of Partnerships With Industry
• Coordinate funding before Partnerships With Industry services can be provided if they are not a client of the San Diego Regional Center
• Work the minimum number of hours required by their program
• Be willing to follow program guidelines, attendance, and punctuality
• Be willing to challenge themselves to succeed with support provided by Partnerships With Industry
• Be the leader of their vocational planning

Next steps:

1. Contact San Diego Regional Center – visit their website or call xxx.xxx.xxxx

Partnerships With Industry’s primary funding comes from the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) for the Developmentally Disabled. Clients must qualify for services from SDRC or from the California Department of Rehabilitation (DR). For more information on eligibility, download the Consumer Information Handbook [RTF – 56 KB]. Clients might also be interested in the Guide to Services.

Clients must meet certain requirements and be referred by a San Diego Regional Center Client Services Coordinator.

2. Once approved by San Diego Regional Center, PWI will get you started on the right path:

PWI will then conduct an assessment of the client’s interests and goals and arrange an ‘intake meeting’ with the SDRC Coordinator or DR Counselor and PWI Staff. Eligibility for services will be determined at this time. Please note:  a copy of a most recent physical exam or a new physical examination may be requested at this time.

Opening a case with Department of Rehabilitation (DR) can take up to 60 (sixty) days or longer. We encourage constant communication with your PWI manager regarding your status or to answer any other questions. It is only when clients complete all steps that we can begin working together. The PWI manager is the client’s point of contact and will assist them with each step.