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Welcome to Community Connections: A
Resource Guide for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities living in
King County, Washington
State. Community Connections is a
work-in-progress. Changes and additions are made to this site on a regular
basis, and some sections are still under construction. If you know of a
resource that is not included here, come across information that is out of date, or have other suggestions for improving this resource or
additional questions about resources in the King County area, contact The Arc of King County
Information and Referral at (206) 364-6337, e-mail connections@arcofkingcounty.org , or
click
here to send a message via the online form.
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Health
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Work
Recreation
Support
Services
Disabilities
Cultural
Financial
Housing
Library
Calendar
Calendar
Education
Preschool, K-12,
Transition, Adult Education, student and parent rights, IEP's, conflict
resolution, referral process
Health
Health providers,
therapists, specialty clinics and other resources relating to health of both
body and mind.
Legal
The Americans with
Disabilities Act, guardianship, powers of attorney, estate planning (wills and
trusts), and other legal resources.
Employment
Supported
employment, service providers
Recreation
General and
specialized recreation opportunities, parks department programs, camps, social
groups, special events
Support
Support groups,
advocacy, self-advocacy, networking opportunities, peer support, parent
support
Services
Birth-3 services,
residential programs, group homes, in-home care, supported living, case
management, adaptive technology, transportation, services for children, services
for adults
Disabilities
Information,
publications, organizations and other resources focusing on specific
disabilities like Autism, Down Syndrome, Epliepsy, etc.
Cultural
Services and supports available to culturally diverse groups
and communities; information in languages other than English
Financial
Social Security (SSA/SSI), Medicaid, and other entitlement
programs and sources of financial assistance
Housing
Emergency,
transitional and low-income housing, home ownership and other housing
opportunities
Library Community
Calendar
Recreation Calendar
Downloadable publications, brochures, resource lists and presentations on a
variety of disability-related topics.
Local workshops, trainings, gatherings, support groups, and other events for people with
developmental disabilities, families, and those who support people with
disabilities and families.
Inclusive recreational events for children and adults with disabilities.
Gallery
See photos from area events.
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| Listings in Community Connections and events on the Community Calendar come from a variety of host organizations and individuals. For information about events, please contact the event sponsor. The distribution of information via Community Connections does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of any specific organization or event by The Arc of King County, the King County Developmental Disabilities Division, or affiliated entities. |
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updated:
Monday, August 04, 2008