When our sons and daughters with disabilities begin to enter adulthood, there are many things to think about: guardianship, SSI, DVR, Medicaid Personal Care, transition services. Come to our February 4 Workshop to learn what you need to make the process easier. More information here.
Position Opening! Database and Technical Assistant
A great career opportunity for a someone with a database and/or technical background who wants to support The Arc’s mission. See the DTA Job Description for more information and instructions on how to apply. Priority given to applications received before Jan. 27, 2012.
Media
Integrated Employment Video: Brendan O'Neill is featured in the following video from the U.S. Department of Labor on the importance of integrated employment for both individuals with developmental disabilities and employers.
Join the largest advocacy group in the US working for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Become a member at The Arc of King County and receive:
Additional Arc membership at the State and National level
A vote at The Arc of King County
A strong voice through legislative alerts and advocacy opportunities
Free concert tickets for individuals with disabilities and their families:Great Western Community Concert Association
has generously offered to
provide free tickets to individuals with disabilities and their family
members to attend a series of 5 concerts in South King County. Check out the concert lineup here. In order to
access the tickets, you must RSVP to The Arc of King County @ (206)
364-6337 or email info@arcofkingcounty.org. Please include your name, phone number, and number of tickets requested in your email.
Reports and Reading
New Report Out! The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council and the Division of Developmental Disabilities recently completed a survey of DDD's No Paid Services Caseload (NPS), which consists of individuals who are eligible for, but are not receiving, services from DDD. The NPS Report summarizes the survey and focus group results. Read this call to action on the DDC website.
Advocating the right of children and adults with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community -- improving the quality of life for us all.
