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ADA
Regulations and Technical Assistance Materials
United States Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Disability Rights Section - NYAV
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: (800) 514-0301
TTY: (800) 514-0383
Web: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm
Info: From the U.S. Department of Justice. Materials include
legal documents, information about disability rights laws, disability and
employment, information for small businesses, questions and answers about the
ADA, information about service animals, how to file a title III complaint,
accessible construction guidelines, the ADA and law enforcement, child care
centers and other topics related to ADA compliance. Some information
available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
Administration
for Children and Families - Electronic Resource Library (Developmental
Disabilities)
Administration for Children and Families (Seattle Office)
2201 Sixth Avenue
Suite 600
Seattle WA 98121-1827
Phone: (206) 615-2547
Fax: (206) 615-2575
Web: http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/region10/reslibr/librdd.html
Info: Statistics, data, research, and publications, including the Government
Performance and Results Act (GPRA). You will also find links to publications
such as research on services for children and families, financial reports,
clearinghouse databases, fact sheets, testimony, specific program reports (such
as developmental disabilities outcomes, Head Start research and statistics,
child care data, etc.) and reports to Congress.
Adult abuse prevention card
Web: http://www.wa.gov/dshs/geninfo/pdf/EndHarm.pdf
Info: From Washington State DSHS. This new card is sized to fit in a
business envelope. "We Are All Partners Against Adult Abuse" gives
tips on recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults.
Child Protective Services Fact Sheet
(PDF)
Web: http://www.wa.gov/dshs/mediareleases/CPSfacts.pdf
Info: From the Washington State DSHS Children's Administration. An
explanation of the CPS process, plus selected data on the number of referrals
and types of child abuse.
DSHS Electronic Forms
Web: http://www.wa.gov/dshs/dshsforms/forms/eforms.html
Info: Washington State DSHS electronic forms available for
download in Word and PDF format. Not all DSHS forms available. Forms
include: protective payee report, request for provisional interpreter, DASA and
ADATSA forms, request for hearing (also available in Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian,
Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Polish, Punjabi, Russian,
Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrigna and Vietnamese), and other forms.
DSHS Forms and Publications
Warehouse
Mailstop 45816
PO Box 45816
Olympia WA 98504-5816
Phone: (360) 664-1528
Fax: (360) 664-0597
Email: dshsfpw@dshs.wa.gov
Info: Distribution center for Washington State Department of Social
and Health Services printed forms and publications.
Federal
Consumer Information Center
Dept. WWW
Pueblo, CO 81009
Phone: (800) 333-4636 (FED-INFO)
TTY: (800) 326-2996
E-mail: catalog.pueblo@gsa.gov
Web: http://www.info.gov
Info: Federal government publications on a range of topics. Many
publications also available in Spanish.
A Guide for Mandatory Reporters (PDF)
Web:
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/Publications/22-810.pdf
Info: From the Washington State Department of Children and Family
Services (DCFS). Improving the knowledge of mandatory reporters of child
abuse and neglect is an important step in ensuring that all children who are
abused are identified and protected. The 21 minute training will answer the
questions: Who is mandated to report and how to make a report.
Housing
and Support Services Plan for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
King County Developmental Disabilities Division
Department of Community & Human Services
821 Second Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104-1519
Phone: (206) 296-2763
Fax: (206) 205-1632
TTY: (206) 296-5238
E-mail: holly.woo@metrokc.gov
Web: http://www.metrokc.gov/dchs/ddd/admin/housing.pdf
(57KB)
Info: The purpose of this Housing and Support Services Plan is to identify
the strategies and actions that will be taken by KCDDD to increase the
affordable housing opportunities and support services for adults with
developmental disabilities in King County. Although the provision of housing and
support services are not required, KCDDD recognizes the importance of supporting
efforts to increase affordable housing opportunities for adults with
developmental disabilities. This plan details how KCDDD will respond to the
current affordable housing crisis. Available for download or in print by
request.
HUD Online Library (see U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Online Library)
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Social
Security Benefit Information Publications
Regional Office
Suite 100
901 Lenora
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (800) 772-1213
TTY: (800) 325-0778
Web: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/
Info: Publications available by order, online or download on topics
including: Introduction to the Social Security System, Disability
Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI), the
Appeals Process, Social Security Number, Subjects of Special Interest, Work and
Earnings, SSI and Work Incentives, Disability Evaluation Under Social Security,
Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities, and other topics.
Many publications also available in Spanish.
The
Student Guide to Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044
Phone: (800) 433-3243
TTY: (800) 730-8913
Web: http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/
Info: The Student Guide is a resource on student financial aid from
the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three
major forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Student
Financial Assistance office. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells
you about the programs and how to apply for them. Available on-line (HTML
or download in PDF format) in English and Spanish.
T
Thomas - Congressional Information
on the Internet
http://thomas.loc.gov
Info: Library of Congress site offering searchable databases of
Congressional information, including the Congressional Record, Senate and House
bill texts, public laws by law number, House and Senate roll call votes,
committee reports, House and Senate directories, information about the
legislative process, historical documents and other information.
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development - Online Library
451 7th St. SW
Washington, DC 20410
Phone: (202) 708-1112
TTY: (202) 708-1455
Web: http://www.hud.gov/library/index.cfm
Info: Publications, online and available for download. Some
available by request. Publications include: reports, publications, periodicals, and data from HUD and other sources; HUD approved lenders, mortgagee letters, RESPA
information, housing reports, and more about single family and multifamily housing and hospital mortgage insurance programs; housing authority profiles, facts you should know about public housing, reports, information, and data; guidebook on military base reuse, publications, information for homeless veterans, and more about homelessness; publications and information on community development, economic development, disaster relief, and environmental issues; accessibility guidelines, protection and advocacy organizations, information on housing discrimination complaints, and other information about fair housing; Information about HUD's grants, loans, and contracts and other sources of funding; proposed legislation, testimony, and links to HUD's Congressional committees; news releases, reports, speeches and funding announcements and other topics.
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