Financial Overview
Financial Overview
This section features guidance about financial future planning and money management, including: Social Security Administration, DSHS benefits, trusts/wills, and tax info. You will also find resources relating to managing finances and legal support, as well as information about loans, grants, and benefits for low-income individuals and families.
For More Information on Financial, Click Specific Pages Below
Resources Created By The Arc
Reading and Resources on Finance
- A Guide for Financially Vulnerable Adults
- Benefits Planners Videos
- Financial Guide and Resources for Families With Autistic Children
- Financial Management Tips and Resources for People With ADHD
- Financial Resources for People With Disabilities
- Palladio Consulting LLC's Webinars
- Understanding Credit and Debt for Individuals With an Intellectual or Developmental Disability
Community Resources on Social Security, Taxes, and Financial Planning
- Alpha Supported Living Services Representative Payee Program
- Byrd Byrd Barr Place - Heating and Cooling
- Enable Special Needs Planning
- Financial and Estate Planning for Children With Special Needs
- Guyer Benefits NW
- Palladio: Special Needs Planning
- Plan to Work: Free benefit planning with a focus on Social Security disability-based benefits and earned income
- Seattle Community Law Center: Social Security Advocacy for people with disabilities who are homeless or low-income
- Share & Care House Representative Payee
- Special Considerations
- Special Needs Checklist
- Spectrum Financial Services
- Social Security Administration
- Solid Ground
- The Do's and Don'ts of Planning for Your Grandchildren with Special Needs
- United Way Tax Help
- Voya Cares
- Washington Law Help
- Worksheet for Costing Out Expenses of the Person with the Disability
Community Resources on Grants, Loans, and Benefits
- Application for cash or food assistance from DSHS
- Benefitu
- Ben's Fund
- Community Services Office (CSO) of DSHS
- Energy bill Assistance
- Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC's)
- Financial Assistance for Families
- Financial assistance programs Washington
- Financial and Estate Planning for Children With Special Needs
- Food Bank at Mercy Magnuson Place
- Free Grants for People with Disabilities
- Free Grants For Women
- King County Indigent Remains Program
- Northwest Access Fund
- Puget Sound Energy Low-Income Assistance
- Resources for supports and services outside of DDA
- Retail Savings Guide for People with Disabilities
- Safelink Wireless Free Phone Program
- Seattle City Light Utility Discount Program
- United Healthcare Children's Foundation Medical Grants
- WA Assistive Technology Act Program
- Washington Connection: Your Link to Services
- WA State Free Cell Phone Program
- WASHCAP vs. Basic Food
- WASHCAP Application