Our mission is to provide recreational, social, and educational activities for adults with special needs and help them develop an active, positive, and inclusive lifestyle.
Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center offers lifelong learning for people 18 and older with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. We help you build on your strengths, gain independence, connect with others and take part in the larger community in a meaningful way.
Best Buddies-Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 chapters worldwide, positively impacting the lives of over 1.3 million people with and without IDD. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 56 countries and territories around the world
Bringing persons with disAbilities and the community at large together into relationship
Edmonds Independents-The Edmonds Independents are a group of Special Olympics teams that participate in Track & Field, Cycling, Softball, Bowling, and Basketball in the Edmonds area . These teams participate in Special Olympic Washington (SOWA) events and follow Special Olympics of Washington guidelines. Over 100 Athletes and Coaches participate on the teams.
The Edmonds Independents Foundation is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides support to Edmonds Independents Special Olympics teams by providing financial support to the teams and operational support to coaches and other volunteers. In addition, they provide financial support for other activities for athletes, coaches, and family members of the Edmonds Independents community.
Friends Forever Lynnwood, sponsored by John Parkin, this is not a All Aboard event, every Wednesday at 12 bowling at Bowlero, $12 for two frames. Other events throughout the year. There is a waiting list now.
Full Life: Full Life is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for frail elders and people with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities. We respect the dignity of our participants and provide for them with care and compassion.
We are committed, through our program of health and social services, to the independence and well-being of all participants and to providing respite for caregivers.
Northshore Wranglers Inclusion Programnot sure where all the classes are, but they have many inclusion classes: https://myactivecenter.com/#centers/USA.WA.Bothell.Northshore-Senior-Center
provides inclusion, fun and friendships for special needs individuals of all ages and abilities, in partnership with the community, through year-round recreation, sports, life skills and social opportunities, as well as advocacy and family support.
The Trellis Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that fosters a sense of purpose and belonging in teens and adults with developmental disabilities. They are located the Sunridge ranch.
The Trellis Center was created by a group of concerned parents who recognized the need for a creative, innovative, community-based program where adults with developmental disabilities are able to continue to learn, grow, have social relationships, and work toward independence.
Trellis Center, a local organic farm that provides residential and day occupation and recreation programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. The photos here are a tour of the facility, showing the hot house, chickens, and view of Kittitas Valley.