Employment Services
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities (State DDD) contracts with King County to provide an array of day program services. Programs are individualized and community based. King County Developmental Disabilities Division (County DDD) has the responsibility to assess system needs, administer contracts, and monitor service delivery. Employment programs for adults are the responsibility of King County.
See: Guide to Employment (PDF)
See: In House. Children's Hospital newsletter featuring Ta Yao, a young man successfully employed through the King County-sponsored Project Search.
See: Working Age Adult Policy presentation by Linda Rolfe, Director, Washington State Division of Developmental Disabilities to the Washington State House of Representatives Human Services Committee on June 30, 2008 on the history of the Working Age Adult Policy, current outcomes, and plans for future.
Employment Training Opportunties in 2008 Navigating the Employment System Employment Service Providers in King County
Employment Resources
Coordination Working Age Adult Policy |
Great Hires Video Employment FAQs Kevin's Law School to Work Project |