Age Twenty-two and Older
Age Twenty-two and Older
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AAA Residential Services
9027 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4, Tacoma, WA
Federal Way, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 536-5803
Toll-Free: (800) 774-0210
Fax: (253) 539-2805
E-mail: aaa_residential_services@yahoo.com
Info: Respite care, attendant care, adult family home placement, psychological services, care assessments, care review.
Aacres/Allvest
3609 1st NW
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 732-0430
Fax: (206) 732-0431
Info: Agency provides supported living services in Spokane, Vancouver, Tacoma and Seattle. Specialized and regular “Supported Living” services (up to and including 24 hour/day support).
ACHIEVE Program
Highline Community College
2400 So 240th St MS 16-3
Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone: (206) 878-3710 ext 3474
Fax: (206) 870-4803
E-mail: jsandler@highline.edu
http://www.flightline.highline.edu/ces/programs/achieve.htm
Highline Community College’s ACHIEVE Program provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities of all ages to participate in a variety of classes and experiences in a community college setting. The program focuses on four major areas that prepare students for employment in the community: Career Guidance and Preparation, Independent Living, Self-Advocacy and Essential Skill Building. No Academic Prerequisites. Potential students are not screened out of employment or training options due to a lack of skills. Through both formal and informal assessment methods, information is gathered to assist in class placement and advising. Individualized Counseling and Guidance. ACHIEVE staff also assist students to navigate the variety of educational services and training options within Highline Community College. Employment Placement: ACHIEVE students are linked to appropriate job placement services, which can include Supported Employment.
Adult Community Choices
Richmond Highlands Community Center,
16554 Fremont Ave. N.,
Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 418-3383
Description: Community-based daytime program for adults with disabilities in the North Seattle/Shoreline area. Serves 10-20 people, various disabilities.
Adult Family Home Locator
http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Lookup/AFHRequestV2.asp
Locate Adult Family Homes (AFH's) by zip code, county, language spoken and/or special features. Site hosted by the Washington Aging and Adult Services Administration (AASA).
Aging and Adult Services Boarding Home Locator (Washington State)
http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Lookup/BHRequestv2.asp Locate boarding homes by zip code.
Aging and Adult Services - Directory of Nursing Homes (Washington State)
http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Professional/NFDir/directory.asp
Locate nursing homes by facility name, Administrator's last name, county, region, city or zip code.
Aging and Disability Services Administration (Washington State) Forums
http://www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov/adsaforum/forum
Bulletin-board style forum for discussing issues important to those involved in the lives of people with developmental disabilities or people with physical or cognitive disabilities, as well as aging and other disability issues.
Alliance of People with Disabilities
Seattle Office
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-545-7055
TTY: 206-632-3456
Toll-free: 1-866-545-7055
Fax: 206-545-7059
E-mail: info@disabilitypride.org
East King County Office
16315 NE 87th St, Suite B-3
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-558-0993
TTY: 425-861-9588
Toll-free: 1-800-216-3335
Fax: 425-558-4773
E-mail: info@disabilitypride.org
http://www.disabilitypride.org
Nonprofit organization founded by people with disabilities. Services include: Information and referral, independent living skills training, peer groups, Disabilities Law Project, access reviews , individual and systems advocacy and community education.
Aging and Adult Services Adult Family Home Locator (web site)
http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Lookup/AFHRequestV2.asp
Info: Locate Adult Family Homes (AFH's) by zip code, county, language spoken and/or special features. Site hosted by the Washington Aging and Adult Services Administration (AASA).
Alliance of People with Disabilities
Seattle Office
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-545-7055
TTY: 206-632-3456
Toll-free: 1-866-545-7055
Fax: 206-545-7059
E-mail: info@disabilitypride.org
East King County Office
16315 NE 87th St, Suite B-3
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-558-0993
TTY: 425-861-9588
Toll-free: 1-800-216-3335
Fax: 425-558-4773
E-mail: info@disabilitypride.org
Web: http://www.disabilitypride.org
Info: Provide assistance to at-risk families and individuals with disabilities in securing and maintaining permanent housing that meets their access needs. Services include Fair Housing Counseling, housing identification and referral, individual and systems advocacy and intervention on behalf of the consumer.
Alpha Spring Meadow Homes
Alpha Supported Living Services
2611 NE 125 th Street, Suite 145
Seattle , Washington 98125
Phone: (206) 284-9130
Fax: (206) 284-0769
Web: http://alphaspring.org
Info: Non-profit organization operating a Supported Living program and two group homes in the Queen Anne, Northgate and Richmond Beach areas of Seattle. Supports individuals with various needs, including several participants who are deaf or hard of hearing, and staff are available who are proficient in sign language.
Alternatives for Residential Opportunities
P O Box 33430
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 417-2099
Fax: (206) 417-2098
Info: Alternatives is a small agency that has been operating since 1992 in the Shoreline/North Seattle area providing residential supports to men and women in their own homes, consisting of both apartments and rented houses. Program participants range in age from 18 through 67 years, with varying degrees of developmental disabilities and/or medical and physical conditions including autism, diabetes, shunts, seizures, cerebral palsy and behavioral issues. Homes are staffed 24 hours/day, seven days/week, with a staff to client ratio of 1:3.
Armstrong In-home Care and Personal Respite Services
4714 Rainier Ave. S., Suite# 104
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 329-4695
Toll-Free: 1-866-535-1200 Ext. 15
E-mail: info@armstronghomecare.com
http://www.armstronghomecare.com
10 branch offices located throughout western Washington. Armstrong is a Washington State licensed home care service agency. The company is focused on helping the elderly, disabled, and individuals who are recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and who may require care services to maintain their independence in their own home setting. Armstrong provides in-home personal care & respite services for those who pay privately and for elderly or disabled people who are eligible to receive state funded assistance through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
At Work!
Corporate Headquarters
690 NW Juniper Avenue
Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (425) 274-4000
Fax: (425) 274-4010
E-mail: info@atwork-issaquah.com
http://www.atwork-issaquah.com/
Nonprofit community rehabilitation program that provides job development and work training for individuals with disabilities. Pre-vocational, group supported employment and individual employment.
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Banchero Friends Services
2335 North 196th Place
O-104
Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 367-7795
Fax: (206) 361-2271
E-mail: banchero@banchero.org
Web: http://www.banchero.org/
Info: Provides 24 hour/day Supported Living services to people living in both houses and apartments in the North Seattle and Shoreline area, catering to the needs and dreams of each individual.
Banchero Friends Services Relationships Class
2335 North 196th Pl #O-104
Shoreline WA 98133
Phone: (206) 367-7795, ext 111
www.banchero.org
(Click "About", then click "Relationships Class")
Info: Banchero Friends Services has offered this class to their clients and other community members since 1993. The class teaches the fundamentals of building friendships and loving relationships.
Bellevue Community College:
Bellevue Community College Disability Support Services
300 Landerholm Circle S.E.
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Phone: (425) 564-2498
Fax: (425) 564-4138
TTY: (425) 564-4110
E-mail: dss@bcc.ctc.edu
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/dss
Disability Support Services (DSS) provides reasonable accommodation for students who attend BCC and have special needs because of disability.
Bellevue Community College Transitions Program
10700 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 564-2844
Fax: (425) 564-3094
E-mail: cjohnson@bcc.ctc.edu
http://www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu/trans/special.asp
Info: BCC's Transitions Program is for cognitively challenged young adults (post-high school, 5th grade reading level recommended). Classes are offered in Life Skills, Communication, Computers, Personal Enrichment and the Arts. Experienced staff teach at a pace and level appropriate to many learning styles. Classes are small and socially involving.
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Camelot Society
P 0 Box 33032
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 364-6680
Fax: (206) 364-6515
Info: Contact agency for details.
CARES of Washington
1833 N. 105th St. Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 938-1253
http://www.caresofwa.org/
CARES of Washington is a non-profit organization working to promote a diverse and competent workforce by providing innovative employment opportunities, training and increased independence in our communities. We annually assists more than 800 individuals with disabilities to locate and secure employment. Services to participants and employers include: assessment of abilities and interests, job readiness training, job development, job modification, job training, job placement and retention services.
Catholic Community Services (CCS)
100 23rd Ave. S,
Seattle 98144
Phone: (206) 323-6336
Fax: (206) 328-5699
Web: http://www.catholiccharitiesseattlearch.org
Info: Services include: wraparound services, family preservation and reconciliation, therapeutic foster care, crisis respite, case management, in home care, chore services, child care, tutoring, and other services. Housing assistance through the Archdiocean Housing Authority. Eligibility for services varies depending on the service. Some family interventions require DCFS authorization.
Centerforce
5204 Solberg Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 584-1001
Toll-Free: (800) 244-4597
Fax: (253)581-4741
E-mail: connections@centerforce.net
http://www.centerforce.net
Individual and group supported employment, community access and assistive technology provider.
Centerpoint Services
1305 N. 175th #C102
Shoreline WA 98133
Phone: (206) 546-1755
Fax: (206) 542-3350
Info: Serves adults with developmental disabilities (such as mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, deafness, seizure disorders, physical challenges) and mental health issues. Services and supports derive from the person centered planning process where dreams and goals are established based on those dreams and goals, and maximizing the person’s potential.
Central Area Motivational Program (CAMP)
722 - 18th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122-4704
E-mail: camp72218@aol.com
Web: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/commnty/cdcampin.htm
Emergency Shelter
Phone: (206) 329-3248
Info: Provides vouchers for clients who have exhausted all other resources. Phone calls for screening purposes accepted 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday only. Must make and appointment. Funds are usually exhausted by mid-month.
Minor Home Repair
Phone: 324-0500
Info: Provides free home inspections and information and advice on weatherizing, repairing, and otherwise maintaining your home, free minor repair for elderly and disabled low-income residents of the Central Area, Rainier Valley, Beacon Hill and sections of Madrona and Capitol Hil. You must provide materials.
CHANCE's Publications and Resources from the National Home of Your Own Alliance
Institute on Disability/UCE
University of New Hampshire
7 Leavitt Lane, Suite 101
Durham NH 03824-3522
E-mail: drv@hopper.unh.edu
Web: http://alliance.unh.edu/aapublications.html
Info: CHANCE's mission is to improve and increase access to integrated, affordable, and accessible housing coordinated with, but separate from, personal assistance and supportive services. Publications available on-line include: The History and Development of a National Home Ownership Initiative (2000); Home Ownership for People with Disabilities: The State of the States in 1999 (2000); Annotated Bibliography on Home Ownership; Early Examples of Home Ownership (1996); Home Ownership when Someone Has a Guardian (1997); The Journey Home: A New Approach to Housing and Assistance (also available in Spanish); Supportive Living-A Single Solution? (no), a value? (yes); Community Development: Partnerships in Progress (1996); Issues in Housing (1995) and other titles. Also available: A Home of My Own (video); Toward a Home of One's Own: A Workshop for Families on the Journey (training materials).
Chewing the Fat
http://davehingsburger.blogspot.com/
Dave Hingsburger is a long time disability professional and advocate for people with disabilities. Chewing the Fat is Dave's online blog.
Community Living of King County
15921 NE 8th Street
Suite 103
Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: (425) 641-5929 (Bellevue); (253) 859-8770 (Kent)
Info: Community Living currently provides Supported Living services for people with disabilities, primarily in the Kent and Bellevue area. Support and supervision can be made available up to and including 24 hours/day.
Community Trades & Careers
17962 Midvale Avenue N
Suite 102
PO Box 7368
Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: (206)542-8605
Fax: (206)546-0305
E-mail: lindap@sunrisecommunityliving.com
http://sunrisecommunityliving.com/helpfindwork-ctc.html
Participants' needs and abilities are carefully matched to the needs of employers. CTC coordinates the involvement of co-workers and supervisors in the training and support of the participant. Job coaches provide support to both the worker and the employer. Assists participants in all phases of obtaining and keeping a job, including dress and grooming skills, travel training, and budgeting and money management skills.
Community Psychiatric Clinic
4319 Stone Way North
Seattle, WA 98103-7490
Phone: (206) 461-3614
Fax: (20) -634-3596
http://www.cpcwa.org
Community Psychiatric Clinic (CPC) offers a variety of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Services for individuals enrolled with the State Division of Developmental Disabilities. Services are provided at CPC's Northgate outpatient treatment site. Treatments are individually tailored for those clients who are experiencing or have a history of mental illness and/or chemical dependency. Treatment services may include: case management, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, day treatment and other services. CPC also provides a diversion program for dually diagnosed persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities. This 4-bed, 24-hour hospital diversion program is located at Cascade Hall in the Northgate area, and promotes symptom stabilization and rapid reintegration into the home setting for seriously disabled persons in crisis.
CORE Project
http://www.projectcore.org
Five-year project of Washington Pave, that is funded from the U. S. Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration. CORE Project will provide training and assistance information to; individuals with disabilities, their parents, guardians, agency representatives, service providers, school personnel and other interested parties about adult services
Creative Living Services
150 Nickerson Street, Suite 106
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 286-9002
Fax: (206) 286-1933
Agency provides Supported Living services of only a few hours/day up to and including 24 hour/day support, currently serving individuals in King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Creative Living supports people who may have all types of disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, mental illness, visual impairment, deafness, and other physical and developmental disabilities.
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Destiny House
Phone: (360) 0998
Info:located in Enumclaw, WA, Destiny House is a small, one home organization that was certified in November, 2000, and which supports four people only. Destiny House has no plans for vacancies or further expansion at this time. For more information, contact Vickie Adderson (Board President) at (360) 802-0998.
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
Region 4 Office
1700 East Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-568-5700
TTY: 206-720-3325
Fax: 206-720-3334
Toll Free: 1-800-314-3296
E-mail:: OZmenDA@dshs.wa.gov
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/region4.shtml
Sola Office
9620 Stone Avenue North, Suite 204
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 545-6678
Fax: (206) 545-6685
Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center
15230 15th NE
Seattle, WA 98155-7196
Phone: 206-361-2990
Fax: (206) 361-3035
Disability and Sexuality
http://www.disabledsex.org
Info: A resource for both the disabled and able-bodied communities, for breaking down stereotypes, raising awareness, and inspiring those with physical and mental impairments to understand and appreciate their sexuality.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology (DO-IT)
University of Washington
Box 355670, Seattle, WA 98195-5670
Phone (voice or TTY): (206) 685-3648
Toll-free (inside Washington State): (888) 972-3648
Fax: (206) 221-4171
E-mail: doit@u.washington.edu
http://www.washington.edu/doit/
This program features resources for college students who would like to attend classes at the University of Washington. They have a vast array of programs with the goal of including people with disabilities in the college arena. They offer training sessions for mentors who would like to assist disabled college students, college staff in learning how to made accommodations for disabilities, and volunteer services for a variety of social and educational functions. Call for brochures & current offerings.
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, Technology)
University of Washington
Box 355670
Seattle, WA 98195-5670
Phone: (206) 685-DOIT (3648)
Toll-free: 1-888-972-DOIT (3648) WA state only
Fax: 206-221-4171
E-mail: doit@u.washington.edu,
Website: http://www.washington.edu/doit/
Info: DO-IT hosts programs for pre-college and college students with disabilities and their advocates, educators, and administrators. They offer training sessions for mentors who would like to assist disabled college students, college staff in learning how to made accommodations for disabilities, and volunteer services for a variety of social and educational functions. A vast array of programs with the goal of including people with disabilities in the college arena. Call for brochures & current offerings.
Dolphin Residential Services
1410 NW Richmond Beach Road, #9
Shoreline, WA 98177
Phone: (206) 542-5982
Fax: (206) 546-4421
Info: Dolphin Residential services is a specialized intensive tenant support program serving adults with developmental disabilities.
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Eastside Asperger's Support Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eastsideasg/
A support group for parents, siblings and professionals for children and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome on the Eastside of Lake Washington.
Subscribe: Visit the Eastside Asperger's Support Group Yahoo Groups web site and follow the instructions for joining the list, or send an e-mail to eastsideasg-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Eastside Employment Services
1601 - 116th Avenue NE, Suite 102
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425)453-0676
Fax: (425)453-0338
E-mail: info@eside.org
http://www.eside.org
Individualized employment services. Currently, in addition to its extensive supported employment program, the agency is involved in programs focusing on transitioning students with developmental disabilities from school to work; creating an outreach program for the Chinese and Vietnamese speaking community; and developing opportunities for individuals who have more significant disabilities.
Employment and Disability Institute
Cornell University
201 ILR Extension Building
Ithaca, New York 14853
Phone: (607) 255-7727
Fax: (607) 255-2763
TTY: (607) 255-2891
E-mail: edi_ilr@cornell.edu
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi
EDI conducts research and provides continuing education and technical assistance on many aspects of disability in the workplace. Since 1968, researchers and practitioners at the Cornell ILR School with expertise in disability have helped companies, labor organizations, government agencies, schools, and communities throughout the United States and abroad to accommodate and integrate individuals with disabilities. The EDI team consults with policy makers, disability advocates, and rehabilitation program professionals.
Evergreen Community Health Care Tenant Support
1101 Andover Park West, Suite 107
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone/TDD: (206) 789-7722
Fax: (206) 575-2885
Info: Offers offer a broad spectrum of support ranging from as little as an hour of support per day up to full 24 hour/day, 7 day/week coverage and assistance. Assists people with developmental disabilities who may also have physical disabilities, deafness, mental illness and behavior issues or other health concerns. Services are provided throughout King County.
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Fremont Public Association
P.O. Box 31151
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 694-6700 (home care intake)
Fax: (206) 694-6777
E-mail: webmaster@fremontpublic.org
Web: http://www.fremontpublic.org/client/senior.html
Info: Home Care provides non-medically oriented chore and personal care services that enable the elderly and persons living with disabilities to remain in their own home. Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week
Friendship House
1795 Florence Street
Enumclaw, WA 98002
Phone: (360) 802-9049
Info: Friendship House is a supported living agency that was developed by the parents of the people it serves. Friendship House opened in June, 1999, and supports four men with developmental disabilities.
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Good Shepherd Group Homes and ITS
601 South 3rd Street
Renton, WA 98055-2545
Phone: (425) 277-8767
Info: Good Shepherd operates four group homes in the Renton area, in addition to providing 24 hour/day “Supported Living” services to people who live in their own homes.
Green River Community College Disability Support Services
12401 SE 320th St.
Auburn, WA 98092-3699
Phone: (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631
TTY: (253) 288-3359
Fax: (253) 288-3467
E-mail: grcc_info@grcc.ctc.edu
http://www.grcc.ctc.edu/edplanning/disability/
Info: Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Support Services in the Educational Planning Center on the first floor of the Lindbloom Student Center (LSC) to discuss services and academic accommodations, as well as to request assistance with course selection, registration, and academic advising. Elevator access to the second floor of LSC is located on the left hand side of the Papertree, GRCC’s bookstore.
Greenwood Group Home
P 0 Box 30639
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 362-7575
Fax: (206) 362-7575
Info: Greenwood Home is a private, nonprofit group home serving eleven adults with developmental disabilities in North Seattle.
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Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities Website
http://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/Eligibility/HWD.htm
The Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities (HWD) program for Washington State residents recognizes the employment potential of people with disabilities, and represents Washington State's response to the "Ticket to Work" legislation passed by Congress in 1999. Under HWD, people with disabilities can earn more money and purchase healthcare coverage for an amount based on a sliding income scale. HWD benefits include: Medicaid benefit package; greater personal and financial independence; members earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage.
Helping Hands for the Disabled
1800 145th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: (425) 644-4477
Web: http://www.hhftd.org
Info: Helping Hands operates two eight bed group homes and a small Supported Living program in the Bellevue/Kirkland area of East King County, specializing in supporting individuals who have very intensive medical and health care support needs.
Highline Community College Community & Employment Services
PO Box 98000, MS 99-180
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
Phone: (206) 878-3710, x 3222
Fax: (206) 878-7247
E-mail: communityemployment@highline.edu
The focus of Community & Employment Services is to find competitive employment based upon a person’s unique strengths and preferences. It is designed to provide individuals with personalized attention in accessing community support and utilizes the individuals themselves, their families and support networks to gain the information necessary to find the best community job placement. Services provided may include a program designed around individual’s personal choice and preferences; a variety of strategies including job sampling, volunteering, individual instruction and career counseling be used to gain employment; job coaching, job retention, and follow along services to support successful, long-term employment; support services for those of retirement age. Programs available include: Community Access / Retirement Services, Pathways to Individual Employment and Supported Employment.
Housing Access and Services Program (HASP)
King County Developmental Disabilities Division
Department of Community & Human Services
821 Second Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104-1519
Phone: (206) 205-3399
E-mail: pam.blanton@metrokc.gov
Web: http://www.metrokc.gov/dchs/ddd/Housing/HousingFront.htm
Info: The Housing Access and Services Program (HASP) is a King County Housing Authority program that helps people with disabilities access Section 8 vouchers. A Section 8 voucher allows a person to pay 30% of his or her income towards rent and utilities. The King County Housing Authority pays the difference between 30% of the tenant’s income and a housing payment standard established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To be referred into the HASP program, the applicant must be prepared to be successful at independent or semi-independent living.
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Independent living USA
http://www.ilusa.com
Current news and articles relating to people with disabilities, directory of Independent Living centers in the country, calendar of events and chat-room on-line.
Inglewood Residential and Community Services
7911 NE 195th St.
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: (425) 483-1141
Fax: (425) 483-7297
Info: Provides services for young adults with severe disabilities in the Bothell and Shoreline area. Specializes in serving young adults with intensive needs.
Integrated Living Services
655 West Smith
Suite 207
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (253) 813-8706
Fax: ( 253) 813-8715
E-mail: leddie@integratedlivingservices.org
Web: www.integratedlivingservices.org
Info: Organization providing residential services to people with profound/severe developmental disabilities. Specializes in providing services to those with challenging medical issues in the South King County area.
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King County Family Law Facilitator Program
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Suite W-280, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 296-9092
TTY: (206) 205-5048
Kent Regional Justice Center
401 Fourth Avenue North, Room 3-D
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (206) 205-2526
TTY: (206) 205-2655
http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/famlaw/facilitator.htm
Info: Provides information and referrals to individuals involved in family law matters (divorce, legal separation, child support modification, parenting plan establishment and modification, non-parental custody, motions, temporary orders, restraining orders) who are not represented by attorneys. Cases NOT eligible for assistance include: adoptions, juvenile dependency, wills, evictions, traffic citations, guardianships, bankruptcy, probate, name changes and criminal charges. The Facilitator Program serves clients on a walk-in basis in the morning and by appointment only in the afternoon at the King County Courthouse in Seattle and the Regional Justice Center in Kent. Services are provided at no cost to users. Facilitators help obtain necessary legal forms and instructions, understand court rules and procedures, and access legal services, other court services and community resources. Facilitators will not give legal advice, or help clients fill out legal forms.
King County Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption
King County Department of Assessments
500 4th Avenue, Room 709F
Seattle, WA 98104-2304
Phone: (206) 296-3920
Web: http://www.metrokc.gov/assessor/Exemptions/Exemptions.htm
Info: Information on tax reduction and deferral for low-income seniors (61 and over) and people with disabilities.
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L'Arche Noah Sealth
816, 15th Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (206) 325 9434
E-mail: info@larcheseattle.org
Web: http://www.larcheseattle.org
Info: Small, non profit Christian organization that has been in operation in the Seattle area for the past thirty one years. Currently operates three Adult Family Homes, two of which are Group Homes and a day-time activity center in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. L’Arche Seattle is a member of the International Federation of L’Arche Communities, founded by Jean Vanier in France in 1964. L'Arche has 130 communities in 30 different countries around the world.
Lake Washington Technical College Disabled Student Services
11605 - 132nd NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 739-8204
TTY: (425) 739-8109
http://www.lwtc.ctc.edu/future/gettingstarted/disability/
Info: Lake Washington Technical College provides full support services to all students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need assistance, please contact the Student Services Center at least one month prior to registering for placement tests to schedule an appointment with a counselor and obtain a request for services form.
Life Skills Center DBA Board of Parents
1360 SW 175th St.
Seattle, WA 98166
Phone: (253) 833-7984
Fax: (253) 833-8721
E-mail: lifeskillscenterauburnhouse@hotmail.com
Providing 24 hour/day residential support services for young adults with developmental disabilities. The Board of Parents (the governing board) is heavily involved in the operation of the house, including two who participate as paid staff.
LifeSPAN
Lifetime Secure Personal Assistance Network
1801 130th Ave. NE
#220
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 883-9867
E-mail: life.span@verizon.net
http://www.lifespan-wa.org
LifeSPAN supports families in Washington State to develop safe, secure, quality futures for their relatives with a developmental disability. Future planning advisory services, creating and sustaining personal networks of support, family support, mentoring and advocacy. LifeSPAN also regularly offers training sessions to assist families in establishing Networks for their loved ones with a disability.
Lifetime Advocacy Plus (LA+)
11000 Lake City Way NE, Suite 401
Seattle, WA 98125-6748
Phone: (206) 367-8055
Fax: (206)367-8353
E-mail: laplus@laplus.org
http://www.laplus.org
LA+ services are meant to enhance the lives and protect the rights of people with disabilities by providing guardianship; personal attention; advocacy; trust and financial management; and personal services.
Lighthouse for the Blind
PO Box C-14119
2501 South Plum Street
Seattle, WA 98114
Phone: (206)322-4200
TTY: (206) 324-1388
Fax: (206)329-3397
E-mail: info@seattlelh.com
http://www.seattlelighthouse.org
Non-profit organization which provides employment, training, vocational and rehabilitation services, computer training programs, and recreational opportunities for people who are blind, deaf-blind and multi-disabled blind. The Lighthouse creates employment and training opportunities by operating within both the manufacturing and service industries. Quarterly "Horizons" newsletter available on-line, in Braille, large print, on audiocassette or by email.
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Mainstay - Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, 2NP101
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 344-4394
Fax: (206) 287-5533
E-mail: mainstay@sccd.ctc.edu
http://seattlecentral.edu/mainstay
Mainstay, a career resource and supported employment program, was established in 1980 in partnership with Seattle Central Community College. Mainstay supports the community and business by matching individuals with varied capabilities and backgrounds to employers' needs. Mainstay's goal is to assist and support people with disabilities in reaching financial and personal independence by gaining employment in the competitive workplace
Maksu, Inc.
P 0 Box 6075
Federal Way, WA 98063-6075
Phone: (253) 941-9067
Info: Maksu serves individuals with a broad range of needs, including significant behavioral, health, medical and physical disabilities in the South King County area.
Meals on Wheels (Senior Services Nutrition Program)
2208 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 448-5768
Fax: (206) 448-5756
E-mail: MealsonWheels@seniorservices.org
Web: http://www.seniorservices.org/nutrition/nutrition.asp
Info: Meals on Wheels offers a selective menu of 30 lunches and dinners and 5 breakfasts. Meals are adaptable to a variety of special diet needs. To be eligible for Meals on Wheels, persons must: be homebound (requiring assistance to leave home), residents of King County and age 60 or over. The spouse or primary caretaker and/or disabled younger persons living with an eligible senior are also eligible to receive meals. The application process typically takes one week or less.
Medicare Rights Center
1460 Broadway, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 869-3850
Phone: (206) 654-1833 (Washington State information)
Toll-free: (800) 397-4422
Fax: (212) 869-3532
E-mail: info@medicarerights.org
http://www.medicarerights.org
The Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is a national, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that helps ensure that older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health care. MRC provides telephone hotline services to individuals who need answers to Medicare questions or help securing coverage and getting the health care they need. Education department works to teach people with Medicare and those who counsel them--health care providers, social service workers, family members, and others--about Medicare benefits and rights. Through public policy efforts, MRC brings the consumer voice to the national debate on Medicare reform. And through communications efforts, MRC works closely with local and national media outlets to ensure public awareness and understanding of Medicare issues.
Mentor
33309 1 st Way, S
Suite 206
Federal Way, WA 98033
Phone: (253) 952-0502
Fax: 253-952-0512
Info: Provides up to 24 hour/day Supported Living services to adults with a variety of disabilities including mental illness, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injury, mental retardation and physical disabilities. Supports and supervises individuals with Community Protection issues. Recently expanded services to include Treatment Foster care for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in the Pierce County area. Washington Mentor is a part of National MENTOR Healthcare Inc.
Mobile Crew Services
5501- 4th South
Seattle, WA 98108-2438
Phone: (206) 763-6480
Group Supported Employment.
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National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
Institute on Community Integration
University of Minnesota
6 Pattee Hall
150 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
Phone: (612) 624-2097
Fax: (612) 624-9344
E-mail: ncset@umn.edu
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
Nellie Goodhue Group Homes
P 0 Box 75163
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: (206) 362-5724
Info: Three homes (2 group homes and one assisted living) that provide residential services and advocacy for the people that receive services. The homes are located in the North Seattle area and are governed by a ten member board of directors, most of whom are legal guardian of people receiving services.
Northwest Center
Northwest Center
PO Box 80827
7272 W. Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 285-9140
Fax: 206-286-2300
Email: service@nwcenter.org
www.nwcenter.org
Large, comprehensive service provider for people with disabilities. Provides therapy, education, training and job placement services. Mission is to promote the growth, development, and independence of persons with disabilities through programs of education, rehabilitation and work opportunity. NWC's Community Services provides referrals for vocational testing, resume creation-written, video or portfolio, interview skill building, training on filling out job applications, trial work experiences, job sampling & job tours, job development, job carving, job placement and stabilization, ongoing support & job retention, and transitional employment services.
Northwest Vocational Services - Seattle Mental Health
1600 East Olive Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 324-2400
Fax: (206) 324-9433
http://www.smh.org
Help clients define and achieve employment and employment-related goals.
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Parent Empowerment Network
http://www.disabledparents.net/parentempowermentnetwork.html
The Parent Empowerment Network is an E-mail community of parents with disabilities, people with disabilities who hope someday to become parents, and (where applicable) nondisabled partners of parents with disabilities. It is a means of connecting with other parents, through an electronic mail listserver, on issues such as: accessible/independent parenting; societal attitudes towards parents with disabilities; pregnancy, childbirth and reproductive health issues; general issues of child care and child rearing. Send an e-mail to majordomo@imagicomm.com (no subject) to subscribe. In the body of the message type "SUBSCRIBE parentempowerment" (no quotes).
Parents with Disabilities Online
http://www.disabledparents.net
Website maintained by a parent with disability for parents with disability. Information, support and resources, also list of Adaptive Parenting Aids - custom-made or existing products that have been fabricated on an individual basis for parents with disabilities. Section called 'Our Stories' contains contributions from other parents with disabilities.
Parkview Group Home
PO Box 65157
Shoreline, WA 98155
Phone: (206) 306-0790
Fax: (206) 306-6027
E-Mail: info@parkviewservices.org
Web: http://www.parkviewservices.org
Info: Parkview Group Home overlooks Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, where they have been part of the neighborhood since 1967.
Partners in Care
Suite 303
444 NE Ravenna Blvd
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 525-2729
Fax: (206) 525-3302
Web: http://www.partners-in-care.org
Info: Partners In Care, a Washington nonprofit corporation, provides a wide range of financial and care management service for adults in need of assistance, support, or protection. Contracted Care or Financial Services, Attorney-in-Fact under a Power of Attorney, Trustee under Will or Agreement, Probate Administration, Guardianships - Full and Limited, and Financial Management. Financial management services include investment oversight, real estate management, financial planning and consultation, bookkeeping, and bill paying. Any of these services may be combined to meet an individual's needs.
Passplan.org
http://www.passplan.org
Info: A Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to set aside income and/or resources for a specific period of time to realize a work goal. Any person who receives SSI benefits, or receives SSDI and could qualify for SSI, may be able to have a plan. This website offers information about PASS plans, as well as examples of PASS plans, downloadable PASS forms, and other resources related to Social Security Work incentives and projects.
P.O. Box 648
Clarkston, Washington 99403
Phone: (800) 758-1123
E-mail: pfow@clarkston.com
www.peoplefirstofwashington.org
Training materials and expertise in the self-advocacy movement, and members who are on the national board of Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered. Members are on numerous state board and committees such as the Division of Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee, Washington Protective and Advocacy Board, and the Developmental Disabilities Council, along with many local boards and commissions.
Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) Online
http://www.passonline.org
Info: Online tutorial , resources and explanatory information about PASS from Cornel University. PASS is an SSI work incentive under which persons with disabilities can set aside income and/or resources to be used to achieve specific work goals. A PASS can be established to cover the costs of obtaining an education, receiving vocational training, starting a business, or purchasing support services which enable individuals to work and result in reduction/cessation of benefits (SSI/SSDI). PASS is meant to assist a person in competing in the job market. PASS makes it financially feasible for individuals to set aside or save income and/or resources. These can be used to achieve their vocational goals by enabling them to receive higher SSI payments as they work toward self-sufficiency.
Premier Care Service, Inc.
1309 114th Avenue SE
Suite 104
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 709-2884
Fax: (425) 709-2886
E-mail: premier-linn@mindspring.com
Info: Provides 24 hour/day Supported Living services to adults with developmental disabilities.
PROVAIL Employment and Community Services
P 0 Box 77048
Seattle, WA 98177
Phone: (206) 363-7303
Fax: (206) 361-5628
E-mail: cherylg@provail.org
http://www.provail.org/programs/ecs.html
PROVAIL Employment and Community Services helps people with all types of disabilities secure and maintain competitive employment in the community. ECS helps find jobs for people whose disabilities previously excluded them from employment outside of sheltered workshops. By working closely with the applicant and potential employer, PROVAIL helps identify appropriate jobs for the client. Individualized support includes developing strategies for professional success--from training on public transportation to technological accommodations--and providing on-the-job support until the transition to the new job is complete.
Puget Sound Personnel Inc.
1808 Richards Road #120
Bellevue, WA 98005-3944
Phone: (425) 562-1231
Fax: (425) 562-1439
info@pspwork.com
http://www.pspwork.com
Since 1983, Puget Sound Personnel (PSP) has helped people with disabilities find rewarding work in the community. Individualized services include listening to each job seeker’s needs and interests to create employment plans based on personal choices; and developing career-oriented jobs that offer competitive salaries and benefits. As a supported employment agency, Puget Sound Personnel provides on-going training and support needed for long-term employment success.
Puget Sound Residential Services
879 Rainier Ave N
Renton, WA 98059
Phone: (206) 772-5700 ext. 16
Fax: (206) 772-4937
Info: Provides services to individuals in Seattle, Renton and Kent. PSRS also specializes in supporting individuals who have deafness and blindness in conjunction with other developmental disabilities, with a staff team that includes approximately 25 employees who are deaf.
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Qwest Special Needs Center
P.O. Box 1355
400 Tijeras Ave. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
*Toll-free (voice and TTY): 1-800-223-3131
*For TTY/TDD Relay Service, dial 711
Fax: (505) 765-8203
http://www.qwest.com/residential/customerService/disabled/
Qwest's Special Needs Center Helps customers with disabilities design communications solutions, order/disconnect services, answer billing questions, arrange repair service, and establish service discounts.
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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (RRTCADD)
Department of Disability and Human Development, (MC 626)
University of Illinois at Chicago
1640 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Illinois 60608-6904
Phone: (312)413-1520
Fax: (312) 996-6942
TTY: (312) 413-0453
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr
National resource for researchers, planners, providers, self-advocates, families and students in the field of aging and developmental disabilities. Web site includes articles on a variety of topics relating to aging and developmental disabilities, including: Grandparents raising children with developmental disabilities; Women with Developmental Disabilities: Health and Aging; dementia and developmental disabilities; supporting older family caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, and other aging-related information and resources.
Research and Training Center and Community Living - Publications
http://rtc.umn.edu/publications
Info: The Research and Training Center on Community Living (RTC) is part of the Institute on Community Integration, the University Affiliated Program in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The RTC focuses on community supports for persons with developmental disabilities and their families; providing research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance activities in several areas. The RTC sponsors several web sites and tries to provide the most popular and timely publications to its on-line audience. Publications available on-line include: A Guidebook for Consumer Controlled Housing; Residential Services for People with Developmental Disabilities: Status and Trends Through 2000; Questions to ask Providers when Making Decisions About Residential Supports for Family Members With Disabilities; and other publications.
Residence East
15921 NE 8th
Suite 206
Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: (425) 641-7845
Fax: (425) 641-7586
E-mail: resed@aol.com
Info: Residence East currently operates two eight bed group homes (one in Bellevue and one in Issaquah) and also provides 24 hour/day Supported Living services to a small number of individuals, several of whom have a dual diagnosis of mental retardation and mental illness, in the greater Bellevue area.
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Seattle Central Community College Disability Support Services
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE1147
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 587-4183
E-mail: asouma@sccd.ctc.edu
http://seattlecentral.org/users/dev/dept/accommodate.php
Info: The role of the Disability Support Services Office is to provide physical and programmatic accommodations to persons with documented disabilities. This is carried out within the overall goals and mission of the Seattle Community College District. The Disability Support Services (DSS) Office offers consultation to faculty, staff, and classified employees of the college for the purpose of designing accommodations that provide equal access to otherwise qualified students regardless of age, gender, race, or sexual orientation.
Seattle Specialized Residential Services
3925 Stone Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 782-0149
Info: Currently provides 24 hour/day Supported Living services to eleven individuals in King County.
Seattle University Disabilities Services Office
900 Broadway
Loyola 100
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 296-5740
TTY: (206) 296-5743
E-mail: lc@seattleu.edu
http://www.seattleu.edu/student/lc/disabilityservices/index.htm
Info: Part of the Seattle University Learning Center, which provides academic counseling, support, advocacy, and referrals for students with mobility, learning, health and psychological disabilities affecting access to education resources. We can help with aids and accommodations, like testing adaptations, note-takers, books on tape, room changes, adaptive/auxiliary aids, and interpreters.
Service Alternatives
13625 - NE 126th PL
Suite #440
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 820-6140
Fax: (425) 820-7232
E-mail: lynde@wolfenet.com
Web: http://www.servalt.com
Info: Service Alternatives currently provides 24 hour/day Supported Living services in North and East King County.
Shoreline Community College Services for Students with Disabilities
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Shoreline, Washington 98133-5696
Phone: (206) 546-4545
TTY: (206) 546-4520
E-mail: sccadmis@ctc.edu
http://www.shore.ctc.edu/shoreline/catotherservices.html#anchor1104559
Housed in the Student Development Center (Advising and Counseling Center) FOSS Building, Room 5229, the Services for Students with Disabilities program offers support for students with disabilities including testing accommodation, note-taking assistance and referral for tutoring. Other services include personal counseling, academic advising, career assessment, referral to resources on and off campus and other assistance as needed. An accessible and amplified public phone and campus phone are available in the PUB. The college has a Visual-Tek device, which magnifies printed text up to 60 times - this is located in 5229. Other equipment may be available through the SSD Program office upon request.
Shoreline Community Integration Program (CIP)
Phone: (206) 546-5823
TTY: (206) 546-4520
http://elmo.shore.ctc.edu/advising/CIP.htm
The Community Integration Program (CIP) at Shoreline Community College demonstrates dedication to students with significant disabilities by providing comprehensive individualized services that promote access and success. Students’ educational paths vary, and are based on individual interest, ability and educational background. The Program provides students with academic accommodations and more extensive specialized supports on an as needed basis. Students must be registered with and eligible for services through the State of Washington’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
SibNet Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sibnet
Info: An e-mail list for and about adult brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and emotional needs.
Subscribe: Visit the SibKids Yahoo Group web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sibkids/ and click "Join This Group", or send an e-mail to sibnet-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
SKCAC Industries
19731 Russell Road South
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (253) 395-1240
Fax: (253) 395-1243
E-mail: info@skcac.com
http://www.skcac.com
SKCAC Industries was organized in 1967 as a not-for-profit corporation. SKCAC provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to be part of a productive work force, thus increasing independence and decreasing the need for outside supports.
SL Start and Associates
22315 Highway 99
Suite L
Edmonds, WA 98026
Phone: (425) 778-1878
Fax: 778-0245
Provides supported living residential services to people with disabilities living in their own homes or apartments in the North Seattle and Shoreline communities, as well as Spokane and Grandview (in SE Washington State). Services include support in managing personal finance, healthy meal preparation, medical needs and social supports, according to each individual’s level of skill and personal choice.
SOLA
9620 Stone Avenue North
Suite 204
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 545-6675
Fax: (206) 545-6685
Provides 24 hour/day Supported Living services to 51 individuals with developmental disabilities living throughout King County. Staff provide support to individuals served for all needs, including but not limited to health care, recreation, managing personal finances, supporting connections with family and friends, and transportation.
Sound Employment Services
709 NE Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 634-3459
Fax: (206) 634-2043
Individual employment provider
South Seattle Community College Disability Support/Special Student Services
6000 16th Ave. SW, Room 220
Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: (206) 763-5137
Fax: (206) 768-6649
TTY: (206) 764-5845
E-mail: rtillman@sccd.ctc.edu
http://www.southseattle.edu/campus/facility/Department.asp?number=43
SSCC complies with all federal laws related to disability access and does not discriminate in service or employment. The president of the college has assigned authority to the Special Student Services office for reviewing student's documentation and determining what, if any, reasonable, appropriate accommodations will be provided by the college to ensure equal access for all students
SSA Work Incentives Information (University of Missouri RCEP)
http://www.rcep7.org/ssawork
Info: Current SSA information for individuals with disabilities who want to work. Updated regularly. Includes forms.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
( SHIBA ) Helpline Home Page
http://www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/SHIBA_HelpLine/dirdefault.asp
The SHIBA HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access,and provides free health insurance education, assistance, and advocacy for all Washington residents, including the disabled, in hundreds of communities statewide. SHIBA HelpLine volunteers and staff assist consumers with choices and problems involving private health insurance as well as many government programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Basic Health, Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Washington State Health Insurance Pool). SHIBA HelpLine volunteers also are experts in Medigap coverage, employment-related health benefits, managed care, long-term care insurance, and fraud and abuse questions. Web site includes a resource database, publications, and other information.
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Tahoma Hills
16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd. NE
Suite A107
Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: (425) 485-2771
Fax: (425) 485-2438
Email: tahomahills1@aol.com
Info: Provides 24 hour/day Supported Living services to about 20 individuals with significant disabilities living in Redmond and North King County.
Total Living Concept (TLC)
P 0 Box 488
Kent, WA 98035-0488
Phone: (253) 854-7663 Ext 813
Info: Provides a variety of support services for people with developmental disabilities in South King County.
Total Living Concept offers individualized Supported Living services, Community Guides, Personal Coordination, Family Visionary Network, Graphic Facilitation and more.
The Arc of King County Independent Living Program
233 Sixth Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 364-6337
Fax: (206) 364-8140
E-mail: inforef@arcofkingcounty.org
Web: http://www.arcofkingcounty.org
Info: Supported Living program offering individualized supports for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own homes. Emphasis on self-determination and participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the program.
Trillium Services
PO Box 206
Auburn, WA 98071-0206
Phone: (253) 735-1553
Fax: (253) 735-0494
E-mail: info@trillium.org
http://www.trillium.org
Trillium Employment Services is an organization committed to developing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities
Twin Firs Group Home
3731 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98092-7280
Phone: (253) 939-1020
Info: A family-style group home serving 13 older developmentally disabled adults.
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United Friends
P 0 Box 17017
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 782-4293
Info: Provides long term residential services to adults with developmental disabilities. At each home, support staff are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
University of Montana Rural Institute
Rural Facts: SSI and Children Turning 18 (PDF)
University of Washington Disabled Student Services
448 Schmitz Hall
Box 355839
Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 543-8925
TTY: (206) 543-8925
E-mail: uwdss@u.washington.edu
http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/front/Disabled_Student.html
The University is committed to ensuring facility and program access to students with either permanent or temporary disabilities through a variety of services and equipment. The Disabled Student Services (DSS) Office coordinates academic accommodations for enrolled students with documented disabilities. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and may include classroom relocation, sign language interpreters, recorded course materials, note taking, and priority registration. DSS also provides needs assessment, mediation, referrals, and advocacy as necessary and appropriate. Requests for accommodations or services must be arranged in advance and require documentation of the disability, verifying the need for such accommodation or service.
University of Washington - Employment Training Program
Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD)
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
Phone: (206) 543-3677
Fax: (206) 543-4779
E-mail: etp@u.washington.edu
http://uwetp.org/
The Employment Training Program (ETP) provides a wide variety of community based services for individuals who have a developmental, or other, disability, and are looking for work. Some of these services include: functional assessments on actual work sites, job development and matching, on the job training, and long-term follow up.
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Vadis
1701 Elm Street
Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: 253-863-5173
Fax: 253-863-2040
http://www.vadis.org
Individual and group supported employment
Volunteers of America/Greater Residential Options (VOA/GRO)
3215 NE 123rd
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: (206) 306-7692
E-mail: ddavis@voaww.org
Web: http://www.tmgrp.com/voaww/programs/tmg_t1.cfm?StoryID=247
Offers self directed services to persons with developmental disabilities in North King County, as well as Skagit and Snohomish Counties. Provides up to 24 hour/day supervision and support for those needing intensive support services.
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Walsh and Associates
21905 64th Ave. W #300
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: (425) 329-0600
Fax: (425) 329-0610
E-mail: walshinfo@walshandassociates.com
Web: http://www.walshandassociates.com
Info: Provides residential support services in Omak. Moses lake and King County. Supports are provided as needed to adults with a wide variety of developmental disabilities for up to 24 hours/day. Additional services are coordinated by Walsh & Associates staff, such as medical and dental care, occupational and physical therapies, day program services as well as mental health services. Supports are routinely provided to people in their own homes.
Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE)
100 S. King St., Suite 260
Seattle, WA. 98104
Phone: (206) 343-0881
Fax: (206) 343-2078
TTY: (206) 343-8544
http://www.theinitiative.ws
Nonprofit organization whose mission is guiding communities to foster public/private collaboration in the development of employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities. Offers technical assistance for residential and employment organizations working to move more services out into the community, including plan and meeting facilitation, assistance with strategic plan development, and organizational retreat planning.
Washington State Business Leadership Network (WSBLN)
PO Box 1344
Bellevue, WA 98009-1344
206-427-7675
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (206) 826.1032
Fax: (425) 867.4883
E-mail: jilld@wsbln.org
http://www.wsbln.org/
Network of employers who educate and support businesses to hire, retain, and improve customer service for people with disabilities
Working While Disabled: A Guide to Plans for Achieving Self Support (PASS)
Social Security Regional Office
Suite 100
901 Lenora
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (800) 772-1213
TTY: (800) 325-0778
Web:
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/11017.html (HTML-English)
http://www.ssa.gov/espanol/10997.html (HTML-Español)
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/11017.pdf (PDF-English)
http://www.ssa.gov/espanol/10997.pdf (PDF-Español)
Info: From the Social Security Administration (March 1999). Description of PASS, a program permitting people with disabilities to set aside money without impacting SSI benefits.
