Washington State Links

ARC of Washington
The Arc of Washington State's mission is to promote the education, health, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, inclusion and choices of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association
ADDA's mission is to help people with ADD lead happier, more successful lives through education, research, and public advocacy. Whether you have ADD yourself, or someone special in your life does, or you treat, counsel, or teach those who do, ADDA is an organization for you. ADDA is especially focused on the needs of ADDults and young adults with ADD. Parents of children with ADD are also welcome!

Autism Network International
The homepage for Autism Network International, an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people.

Autism Outreach Project
Welcome to the home of the Autism Outreach Project, a State-Needs Project through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in collaboration with the Department of Social and Health Services and Northwest ESD 189. A state-wide system in which the identification, program development, placement, and staff development activities for students with autism are coordinated to ensure that all school districts, parents, agencies, and students are appropriately served throughout the state of Washington.

Brain Injury Association of Washington
Brain Injury Association of Washington which begins with prevention, is to provide support to survivors of brain injury and their families, education to those who are being effected by brain injury, including the general public, and advocacy, to give the many suffering from this silent epidemic a public voice.

Caring for Kids
To help raise happy, healthy, productive kids who are ready to learn. Soundview UniServ Council services local associations in Clover Park, University Place, & Steilacoom school districts and lends much support by providing a "headquarters", supplies and community outreach finances from their budget.

Center for Change in Transition
The goal of the Center is to improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in Washington State. This web site provides special education teachers, directors, students and their families with resources, information and news regarding secondary special education and transition services.

Children with Special Health Care Needs
Find information on diagnoses, organize medical information with a Care Notebook, create a plan of care, find support through others with similar experiences, or look up community-based resources from our site. Whether you are a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs, a professional who works with children with special needs and their families, or an individual with special needs, you will find helpful information on this site.

Children’s County Home
Children's Country Home is a non-profit, pediatric group home in Woodinville, Washington serving children with special health care needs. Provides 24-hour nursing care to medically fragile and medically intensive children.

Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center Quicklinks
Internet and E-mail Toolkit for health professionals caring for children and families in the Northwest.

Disability Rights Washington
Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights. We provide free advocacy services to people with disabilities.

DSHS - People Helping People
Links and information from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

Easter Seals of Washington State
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

Evidence Based Practice Institute (EBPI)
The Evidence Based Practice Institute (EBPI) serves as a resource for state entities in identification, evaluation, and partnering with various communities (e.g. families, providers) on evidence based practices and offers provider training and consultation on the implementation of EBPs in communities, as well as the promotion of evidence based or promising practices. The EBPI site has an updated list of EBP providers and contacts in Washington State and an updated list of resources that work with Washington families and youth.

Fathers Network
Supports fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.

Hearing Loss Association of Washington
We have the information you need on hearing loss in both adults and children, frequently asked questions regarding hearing loss, hearing disorders like tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or Meniere's disease, cochlear implants, new technologies, noise and hearing loss, links to some useful on-line resources, books and videos of interest, and state news and events of our national, state and local chapters. Formerly Washington State Association of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People.

Hearing Speech & Deafness Center
Communication means working with each individual client and their family to determine and support whatever will be the most effective method of communicating for that specific person. It may be sign language, hearing aids, speech therapy, language training, motor therapy, assistive devices or technology. The HSDC staff is experienced in all of these methods and uses them in combination with a true desire to serve their client well. This combination of expertise and caring is what has made HSDC successful with thousands of people each year.

Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP)
The Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) provides early intervention services,including family resource coordination, for eligible children birth to three and their families.

Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Washington State
The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Washington promotes and provides services and support to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by learning and attentional disabilities.

NW CHADD
The NW Chapter of CHADD, a national non-profit organization that provides education and advocacy regarding AD/HD issues across the lifespan. We are an all-volunteer organization.

Pacific Northwest Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Pacific Northwest Angelman Syndrome Foundation was formed in 1994 for the purposes of increasing public awareness of Angelman Syndrome (AS) and serving as a resource and source of support for individuals with AS and their families in the states of Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Parent Help 123
Parents work hard to provide for their families. Sometimes they need a little help. ParentHelp123 can help you find out if your family may qualify for health insurance and food programs in Washington State!

Parent Information and Resource Center
The Washington State Parent Information Resource Centers (WAPIRC's) are community-based centers that offer information to parents on state educational standards, supplemental services and school choice along with a wide variety of activities and services for families. By providing information, education and support, as well as links to other available community resources, the Centers seek to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of families.

People First of Washington
We are people first, our disabilities are secondary!

Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy (PBHJP)
The Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy (PBHJP) is a component of The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Washington School of Medicine. The Division has a wide range of academic, clinical, research, and policy activities. The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training (WIMHRT) and Washington State children's Evidence Based Practice Institute (EBPI) are both major programs managed by the PBHJP.

Sibshops – The Sibling Support Project
Sibshops are pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another — if they are given a chance. Sibshops are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends, and discussion activities.

Tourettes Syndrome of Washington State
Exist to offer information, support and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and its related conditions. We work together with the medical community, the schools and families whose lives are touched by Tourettes Syndrome.

WA State Hands and Voices
WA State Hands & Voices is a parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting & unifying families with children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. We provide families with a non-biased perspective of communication choices & with the resources they need to improve communication access & education outcomes for their children. Our activities are focused on networking with parents & professionals to empower their children throughout the entire state to reach their hightest potential.

Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
The Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA) is a consumer advocacy network that includes the University of Washington Center for Technology and Disability Studies (UWCTDS), and the AT Resource Center at Easter Seals Washington (EATRC). WATA also receives guidance from a Consumer Majority Advisory Board. WATA activities include: * information and referral * consultation, and training related to selection of AT devices, services and funding * legal advice and advocacy * policy development; and legislative action * technical consultation and training * publications * development and maintenance of online resources.

Washington Education Association
Represents nearly 70,000 school and college employees in Washington. As the state's largest public employee labor organization, our mission is to make education the best it can be for students, staff and communities.

Washington OSPI/Special Education
This is Washington's OSPI homepage. Select "Special Education". You will find important announcements, most special education publications. staff directory, SEAC information, links, events, join a mailing list and much more.

Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is a council appointed by the Governor to plan comprehensive services for Washington State's citizens with developmental disabilities.

Washington State PTA
The Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers (the Washington State PTA), a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (the National PTA), was founded in 1905. The Washington State PTA is a nonprofit, membership association which seeks to bring together the home, school and community on behalf of all children and youth.

Washington State Special Education Coalition (WSSEC)
The Washington State Special Education Coalition was formed in 1977 to bring parent and professional organizations together in a spirit of cooperation to share information, explore issues and effectively advocate for quality education for all children, particularly those with special education needs in Washington State. We encourage you to use this web site to learn more about the WSSEC, our mission and our priorities.