Washington

Brain Injury Association of Washington

Provides support and services to survivors of brain injury and their families.

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Center for Change in Transition Services

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.
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Center for Independence

A resource in Washington state for individuals with disabilities to fully access and participate in communities through outreach, advocacy and skills development.
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DO-IT Center

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.
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Easter Seals Washington

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.
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Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities (HWD) Program

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.
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Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in Washington State

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.
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People Working Wikispace

Web site celebrates the success of people with significant developmental disabilities who are working in paid jobs throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with 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.
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United Cerebral Palsy of South Puget Sound (UCP-SPS)

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.
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Washington Initiative for Supported Employment

A private, non-profit organization dedicated to expanding employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
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Washington Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

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.

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Washington State Association of the Deaf

Advocates to improve the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
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Washington State Business Leadership Network

A network of employers who educate and support businesses to hire, retain and improve customer service for people with disabilities.
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Washington State Client Assistance Program

Provides information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant or client of rehabilitation agencies.
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Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council

Works to promote the values of self-determination, independence, inclusion, integration and productivity for people with developmental disabilities.
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Washington State Division of 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.
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Washington State Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment

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.
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Washington State Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

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.
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Washington State One-Stop Career Centers

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.
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Washington State Plan to Work Web Site

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.
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Washington State WorkSource Centers

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.
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Washington State's Adolescent Health Transition Project

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.
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Washington State's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Works to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment.
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Washington Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

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.
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Work Incentive Seminar Events in Bellingham (08/26/2010) & Spokane (09/21/2010)

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities. Join us in Bellingham on August 26 or in Spokane on September 21 to learn more.

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