Resources for Individuals, Families and Advocates
The following website links provide timely information on COVID-19.
COVID-19 Information
National Resources
What you need to know plus resources for the community.
ASPE COVID-19 UpdatesInformation geared toward the health and safety of job coaches, job developers, as well as individuals and families receiving services.
Washington State Resources
Washington State’s official COVID-19 site provides the latest news on the pandemic.
King County Resources
The county’s information and resource guide on coronavirus.
King County Public HealthNews and resources regarding COVID-19 in the community.
The following website links provide valuable information on disability issues, advocacy and programs.
King County Resources
King
County Developmental Disabilities Division
(KCDDD)
A department of
Community and Human Services, KCDDD's support and services encompass early
childhood development, school readiness, access to community activities,
employment, retirement, housing and advocacy.
KCDDD
A Guide to Employment: A Resource for People with Developmental Disabilities & Their
Families
Available as a PDF document for printing, this guide provides
a listing of employment agencies and services for those seeking a job or
other community involvement.
King County Parent Coalition/Arc of King County
This local Arc chapter
is the area’s champion for advocating for the rights of children and adults
with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community.
New members are always welcome The site’s extensive Resource
Guide is especially
helpful.
Snohomish County Resources
Snohomish County Human Services Developmental Disabilities
Provides a broad range of supports and services to Snohomish County citizens
with developmental disabilities, their families and the community at large.
Washington State Resources
Washington State DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
Assists individuals
with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain services and
supports based on individual preference, capabilities and needs while promoting
everyday activities, routines and relationships common to most citizens.
Their Resource Links are extensive.
Washington State DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
A Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), DVR is designed to meet
the employment needs of people with disabilities and employers. Services
include counseling and guidance; medical and psychological services; vocational
and technical training services; rehabilitation technology services and devices;
and job placement and retention services.
The Arc of Washington
With ten local chapters throughout
the state, the ARC advocates for the rights and full participation of all
citizens with developmental disabilities.
SAIL (Self Advocates in Leadership)
A statewide advocacy coalition dedicated to influencing policies impacting
people with developmental disabilities.
Disability
Rights Washington (DRW)
A free advocacy
service specializing in disability rights information and referral; problem
solving strategies for disability issues; community education and training;
and legal services for disability discrimination or violation of rights.
Federal/National Resources
Social Security Administration
Online benefit information
about Social Security, SSI and disability.
American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD)
The country's largest cross-disability membership organization, the AAPD
organizes the disability community to be a powerful voice for change—politically,
economically and socially.
The Arc of the United States
The leading national advocate for people with developmental disabilities
and their families and a premier provider of vital supports and services
for positive life outcomes.
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Untapped Resource
Recent U.S. Department of Labor data shows that only 21.4% of people with disabilities are employed—leaving 78.6% outside the labor force without any reasonable means of gaining self-sufficiency.
