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Edmonds School District Services


Transition Resources

Self-Advocacy

Employment

  • Washington Career Bridge - Education & Job training for the job you want

  • Pathways To Employment - Helping Washingtonians with a disability make informed decisions about going to work

  • GoWise.org - specialize in innovative training and technical assistance to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are a vital part of the workforce.

  • CareerMatch -

  • MyNextMove.org - Find a career that interests you

  • WorkSourcewa.com - Search thousands of jobs and find the right opportunity for you

Community Transition Resources

  • addresources.org - Helps people with ADHD achieve their full potential through education, support and networking opportunities.

  • http://www.friendsofquinn.com - Online community that offers resources and support for young adults with learning differences.

  • eyetoeyenational.org - Unlocking Greatness in the 1 in 5 who Learn Differently

  • Open Doors For Multicultural Families - Open Doors for Mul­ti­cul­tural Fam­i­lies is a non­profit char­i­ta­ble orga­ni­za­tion ded­i­cated to ensur­ing that fam­i­lies with fam­ily mem­bers with devel­op­men­tal/intellectual dis­abil­i­ties and spe­cial health care needs have equal access to cul­tur­ally and lin­guis­ti­cally appro­pri­ate infor­ma­tion, resources, and services.

  • WATAP - Washington Assistive Technology Act Program

Community & Recreational Resources

  • Swedish Edmonds Hospital - Committed to supporting our communities

  • ARC of Snohomish County - Part of the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

  • Working Wardrobe - Offering free, business-appropriate attire to women experiencing homelessness in need of clothing for interviews or new jobs.

  • Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center - Social and recreational classes or activities, Health and wellness classes, Independent living and life skills, and Community-Based activities

  • All Aboard - Different daily leisure activities @ the community center

  • Friendship Adventures - Sample activities include: Arts & Crafts, Barbeques, Bingo Nights Camping, Themed Dances Daytime Excursions, Holiday Parties, Movies, Sleigh Rides, Plays & Musicals, Sporting Events, Swimming, Theme Parks, Weekend Getaways

  • Special Olympics- Edmonds Independents - Contact Elisa Guevara - elisag9577@gmail.com

  • Meaningful Day Program - The Meaningful Day Program is available for adults with developmental disabilities Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Music therapy, swimming, dances, games, art and much more

  • Outdoors For All - Outdoors for All provides a variety of recreation activities for individuals with disabilities. These activities are designed to accommodate a broad range of individual skill levels; from individuals who want to try something new to athletes who aspire to compete. We strongly believe in the therapeutic benefits associated with maintaining a full and active lifestyle.

  • Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center - Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is a community where horses transform the bodies, minds, and spirits of people with disabilities.

Community Volunteering Resources


Transportation

Housing

Health Services

Mental Health Services

COMPASS Health - 800-457-9303 / TTY: 425-349-7416

SeaMar - 425.977.2560

Catholic Community Services - (425) 257-2111

Lutheran Services - 206-901-1685

Employer Benefits

US Department Of Labor Disability Resources - The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) supports several initiatives that help employers interested in hiring individuals with disabilities.

IRS.Gov - Tax Benefits for Businesses Who Have Employees with Disabilities

Employee Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) - EARN offers information and resources to empower individuals and organizations to become leaders in the employment and advancement of people with disabilities.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) - Explanation and resource on tax benefits for employers of people with disabilities.