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Provides support and services to survivors of brain injury and their families.
Provides technical assistance and training to school districts in Washington state on exemplary transition practices for students with disabilities moving from school to adult life.
A resource in Washington state for individuals with disabilities to fully access and participate in communities through outreach, advocacy and skills development.
A program of the University of Washington that serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment.
Provides services to ensure that people living with autism and other disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Includes a Computer Reutilization and Loan Program that offers cost-free in-home placement of computer equipment and software to people with disabilities.
Allows people with disabilities in Washington state who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income.
Promotes "Life without Limits" for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and provides opportunities that enrich their lives and increase their inclusion in our community.
Advocates to improve the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
A network of employers who educate and support businesses to hire, retain, and improve customer service for people with disabilities.
Provides information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant or client of rehabilitation agencies.
Works to promote the values of self-determination, independence, inclusion, integration and productivity for people with developmental disabilities.
Offers quality supports and services that are individual/family driven, stable and flexible, satisfying to the person and their family and able to meet individual needs.
Works to identify issues and concerns pertaining to the rights and needs of people with disabilities and works to empower such individuals to take control over their own lives.
Provides services including case management, advocacy, workshops, information and referral, education and training, and outreach to the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind communities throughout Washington.
Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
If you receive Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits, the information provided here will help you understand how working can affect these and other cash or medical benefits you receive.
Offers employment and training-related services for workers, youth and businesses, including job search assistance, vocational counseling and help with resume writing. Comprehensive One-Stop Career Centers also have veterans and vocational rehabilitation personnel onsite.
Designed to help smooth the transition from pediatric to adult health care for adolescents with special health care needs. This site is a resource for information, materials and links to other people with an interest in health transition issues.
Works to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment.
If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes an interactive map to help users locate the SBDC closest to where they live.
Web site celebrates the success of people with significant developmental disabilities who are working in paid jobs throughout the Pacific Northwest.
A private, non-profit organization dedicated to expanding employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
Nonprofit organization provides Tacoma and Pierce County individuals with information and referral in the areas of vocational education, job training and advocacy with job related issues.
Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, The Washington Center help students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service. Competitive scholarship awards are offered to eligible student with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government.
Contact information for ILCs throughout Washington. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
