Employment and Day Program Services offered at DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration's Seattle Field Office
Administers programs that provide child development services, employment services and community access services to Washington state residents with developmental disabilities as defined by state law.
Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:
Child Development
Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.
Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include
- Specialized instruction,
- Speech-language pathology
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Assistive technology
- Vision services
Employment
Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites.
These include
- Individual supported employment
- Group supported employment
- Pre-vocational services
These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.
Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.
Community Access services:
- Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration
- Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion
Employment and Day Program Services offered at DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration's Kent Field Office
Administers programs that provide child development services, employment services and community access services to Washington state residents with developmental disabilities as defined by state law.
Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:
Child Development
Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.
Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include
- Specialized instruction,
- Speech-language pathology
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Assistive technology
- Vision services
Employment
Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites.
These include
- Individual supported employment
- Group supported employment
- Pre-vocational services
These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.
Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.
Community Access services:
- Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration
- Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion
Employment and Day Program Services offered at DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration's Colville Field Office
Administers programs that provide child development services, employment services and community access services to Washington state residents with developmental disabilities as defined by state law.
Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:
Child Development
Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.
Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include
- Specialized instruction,
- Speech-language pathology
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Assistive technology
- Vision services
Employment
Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites.
These include
- Individual supported employment
- Group supported employment
- Pre-vocational services
These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.
Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.
Community Access services:
- Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration
- Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion
Employment and Day Program Services offered at DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration's Clarkston Field Office
Administers programs that provide child development services, employment services and community access services to Washington state residents with developmental disabilities as defined by state law.
Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:
Child Development
Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.
Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include
- Specialized instruction,
- Speech-language pathology
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Assistive technology
- Vision services
Employment
Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites.
These include
- Individual supported employment
- Group supported employment
- Pre-vocational services
These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.
Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.
Community Access services:
- Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration
- Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion
Employment and Day Program Services offered at DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration's Spokane Field Office
Administers programs that provide child development services, employment services and community access services to Washington state residents with developmental disabilities as defined by state law.
Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:
Child Development
Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.
Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include
- Specialized instruction,
- Speech-language pathology
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Assistive technology
- Vision services
Employment
Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites.
These include
- Individual supported employment
- Group supported employment
- Pre-vocational services
These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.
Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.
Community Access services:
- Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration
- Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion
Individual and Family Services Program offered at DSHS - Developmental Disabilities Administration - Port Townsend Field Office
Administers programs that provide child development services, employment services and community access services to Washington state residents with developmental disabilities as defined by state law.
Provides current Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) clients with various supports.
Provides clients with a federal Individual and Family Services waiver (IFS). The waiver:
- Helps support clients living in the family home
- Provides clients with a choice of services
- Allows clients more control over resources allocated to them
Services can include:
- Assistive technology
- Behavioral health stabilization services
- Positive behavior support and consultation
- Community engagement
- Peer mentoring
- Environmental and vehicular adaptations
- Respite
- Specialized equipment and supplies
- Skilled nursing/nurse delegation
- Occupational, speech and physical therapies
- Specialized clothing
- Transportation to a waiver service
Medicaid state plan service must be exhausted before using waiver services.