Seattle Area Community Organizations for Children with Disabilities
Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center:
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/alyssa-burnett-adult-life-center/
Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center offers lifelong learning for people 18 and older with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. We help you build on your strengths, gain independence, connect with others and take part in the larger community in a meaningful way.
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/alyssa-burnett-adult-life-center/
Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center offers lifelong learning for people 18 and older with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. We help you build on your strengths, gain independence, connect with others and take part in the larger community in a meaningful way.
The ARC:
thearc.org/
arcofkingcounty.org/
Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
thearc.org/
arcofkingcounty.org/
Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound:
www.dscpugetsound.org/
DSC’s mission is to empower people with Down syndrome and their families through life-long learning and experiences, while building an accepting and inclusive society.
www.dscpugetsound.org/
DSC’s mission is to empower people with Down syndrome and their families through life-long learning and experiences, while building an accepting and inclusive society.
Muscular Dystrophy Association:
www.mda.org/
MDA strives to provide hope and resources to children and adults with muscle debilitating diseases and their families. Some resources they provide in communities all over the country include summer camps, support groups, and assistance with equipment. Through these services, they are able to empower kids and help them to maintain independence. Families can access these resources by requesting services through the MDA website, or by calling or stopping by a local MDA office. Check out their summer camp offerings!
www.mda.org/
MDA strives to provide hope and resources to children and adults with muscle debilitating diseases and their families. Some resources they provide in communities all over the country include summer camps, support groups, and assistance with equipment. Through these services, they are able to empower kids and help them to maintain independence. Families can access these resources by requesting services through the MDA website, or by calling or stopping by a local MDA office. Check out their summer camp offerings!
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes:
https://nwaba.org/
Our mission is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
https://nwaba.org/
Our mission is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
Open Doors for Multicultural Families:
https://www.multiculturalfamilies.org/
(Open Doors or ODMF) provides culturally and linguistically relevant information, services, and programming to culturally and linguistically diverse families of persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The families we serve are often immigrants, refugees, and/or people of color. We accomplish this using a “cultural brokering” model. Our staff come from the same culture and speak the same language as the families they serve, and so are able to communicate with the family in their own language, and in a way that will make sense within their cultural context. Additionally, these staffs are knowledgeable of disability services, Special Education, and other mainstream social services, and to bridge the gap between the families we serve and the services they need.
https://www.multiculturalfamilies.org/
(Open Doors or ODMF) provides culturally and linguistically relevant information, services, and programming to culturally and linguistically diverse families of persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The families we serve are often immigrants, refugees, and/or people of color. We accomplish this using a “cultural brokering” model. Our staff come from the same culture and speak the same language as the families they serve, and so are able to communicate with the family in their own language, and in a way that will make sense within their cultural context. Additionally, these staffs are knowledgeable of disability services, Special Education, and other mainstream social services, and to bridge the gap between the families we serve and the services they need.
PROVAIL: United Cerebral Palsy:
provail.org/
The mission of PROVAIL is to allow children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to pursue their life choices. The company strives to maximize independence in mobility, communication, employment, home life, and lifestyle. PROVAIL reaches into many domains in order to give life choices back to persons with disabilities.
provail.org/
The mission of PROVAIL is to allow children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to pursue their life choices. The company strives to maximize independence in mobility, communication, employment, home life, and lifestyle. PROVAIL reaches into many domains in order to give life choices back to persons with disabilities.
UW Autism Center on Human Development and Disabilities:
depts.washington.edu/uwautism/
The UW Autism Center provides clinical services, research, and training to support individuals and families affected by ASD. Their research focuses on the causes, development, treatment, and prevention of ASD. Clinical services include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); individual therapy for children, teens, and adults; individual therapy for parents; social skills groups, and speech-language therapy. The UW Autism Center additionally promotes public awareness of ASD and professional training for providers working with ASD populations. Families can contact the intake coordinator to access services.
depts.washington.edu/uwautism/
The UW Autism Center provides clinical services, research, and training to support individuals and families affected by ASD. Their research focuses on the causes, development, treatment, and prevention of ASD. Clinical services include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); individual therapy for children, teens, and adults; individual therapy for parents; social skills groups, and speech-language therapy. The UW Autism Center additionally promotes public awareness of ASD and professional training for providers working with ASD populations. Families can contact the intake coordinator to access services.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda
The Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want.
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda
The Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want.
Seattle Deaf Activities and ASL Hiking Society
https://www.facebook.com/groups/306711012842057/
Welcome to Seattle Deaf Activities! Our goal is to provide you with good times, good folks, and good cheer in good places.
King County Kids Plus
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/health-centers-programs-services/health-services-for-the-homeless/kids-plus
Kids Plus is a multidisciplinary team of nurses and social workers, addressing the health and social needs of children and families experiencing homelessness. They specialize in medical case management, yet work to address the many complex needs that impact the health and well-being of children.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/health-centers-programs-services/health-services-for-the-homeless/kids-plus
Kids Plus is a multidisciplinary team of nurses and social workers, addressing the health and social needs of children and families experiencing homelessness. They specialize in medical case management, yet work to address the many complex needs that impact the health and well-being of children.
Seattle Public Library
https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/accessibility/americans-with-disabilities-act
The Seattle Public Library offers a variety of services and resources to patrons with disabilities, including modified print materials, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and accessible programming. Library Equal Access Program for Kids: Our events for kids are ADA accessible, and we can make accommodations with one week notice. Contact [email protected] at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. We also sometimes offer ASL and Sensory Story Times.
https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/accessibility/americans-with-disabilities-act
The Seattle Public Library offers a variety of services and resources to patrons with disabilities, including modified print materials, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and accessible programming. Library Equal Access Program for Kids: Our events for kids are ADA accessible, and we can make accommodations with one week notice. Contact [email protected] at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. We also sometimes offer ASL and Sensory Story Times.