Children's Country Home - The mission of Children's Country Home is to enhance the quality of life of medically fragile children by providing 24-hour healthcare services in a loving, family centered home guided by the values of dignity, compassion, sharing and stewardship. Founded in 1997, Children's Country Home is an eight-bed, nonprofit home that provides 24-hour skilled care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children. Children's Country Home is licensed as a home health care agency and pediatric group home. Annually, we serve nearly 20 medically fragile children. We provide respite, transitional, long-term and hospice care. As a pediatric provider, Children's Country Home serves children from infancy through their 17th year.
Children's Country Home complies with federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements regarding nondiscrimination in the provision of client services and in employment practices. We value the diversity of cultures and lifestyles among our clients and staff and encourage the integration of cultural practices into the plan of care. No one is discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
Children's Country Home serves as an extension to the child's own family, providing individualized care for each child. We believe that children should be served in the least restrictive setting possible, and make every attempt to provide an atmosphere that is similar to a child's home. The house has bright, colorful rooms, extensive yard and a specialized and caring staff. Families are encouraged to participate in all aspects of their child's care and staff work in conjunction with the family in planning and treatment.
The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation - The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation ("WATF") is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to improving the socio-economic circumstances of people with disabilities through access to technology. The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) provides low-interest loans to help Washington residents with disabilities obtain the technologies and business equipment they need to live independently and to succeed at school, at work, at play and in the community. The mission of the WATF is to improve the socioeconomic circumstances of people with disabilities by providing affordable credit and learning opportunities for assistive technology and small business.
The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation ("WATF") was created under the leadership of the Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA) to help individuals with disabilities in Washington State obtain the assistive technologies they need for education, employment and independent living.
Autism Speaks Seattle - Autism Speaks passed its two-year anniversary on February 25, 2007. Find out more about the highlights of our incredibly busy first two years by clicking on the links below. We are proud of what we've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead. In 2006, Autism Speaks and the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) merged, creating the world's largest autism advocacy organization. Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now (CAN) announced in November 2006 their intent to merge.
While Autism Speaks worked on a number of issues important to the autism community, our main focus was on lobbying Congress to enact the Combating Autism Act, which was passed last year. This landmark legislation authorizes significant federal funds annually over the next five years to combat autism through epidemiological research, screening, intervention, and education efforts. On behalf of all the families and individuals struggling with autism spectrum disorders, Autism Speaks worked together with many other autism advocacy groups to get this legislation enacted.
Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center – Artz Communication Center, Seattle - HSDC - The Communication Resource - serves Puget Sound residents who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or facing speech or learning challenges. And after 70 years, our impact extends much farther, not only in the lives of our clients and friends, but through the statewide and national recognition of our programs. With a holistic approach to communication issues, our professional services support the individual, family, workplace and community. We do this through client services, as well as initiatives to create systemic change. With locations in Seattle, Tacoma and Bellingham, HSDC is here to support the achievement of personal, educational and vocational goals. Communication connects you to the community, and we open doors to successful communication - with technology, education, advocacy, therapy, and with partnerships. This combination of expertise and caring is what has made HSDC successful with thousands of people each year, and we continue our commitment to you - delivering quality services that are ethical, respectful, and community focused - through a knowledgeable, talented and passionate staff.
College Living Experience - CLE, College Living Experience is a program designed to help students with learning disabilities transition into a life full of opportunity, independence and success. It’s the only program of its kind! We’re a program specifically designed to complement a post-secondary education and independent living experience. We assist students in completing college and transitioning to independent living. Our students range from low average to gifted IQs with diagnoses such as ADD, LD, NLD and autistic spectrum disorders like Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism. College Living Experience is a part of the ESA family of schools.
Arc of Snohomish County - The Arc - Advocates for the Rights of Citizens with developmental disabilities - began in Snohomish County in 1943 with a group of parents interested in obtaining programs and services. There existed a critical need at that time to develop special education programs for their children. The Arc of Snohomish County grew out of their efforts. We're affiliated with The Arc of Washington State and The Arc of the United States. The Arc programs are designed to foster inclusion and self-advocacy among its members with developmental disabilities.
The Arc also provides assistance and education to families to promotoe greater self-reliance and advocacy skills.
