 Age 18 Transition Checklist
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DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities
Case/Resource Management Services
___ Education
___ Employment
___ Financial Planning
___ Guardianship
___ Medicaid
___ Medicaid Personal Care
___ Register to Vote
___ Register for Selective Service
___ Residential Support
___ Self-Advocacy
___ Social Security Supplemental Security Income
___ Transportation
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Age 18 Transition
First of all, Happy Birthday! This is an exciting time in your life.
Enjoy it! Second, start thinking about your future. What kind of life do you
want? Where will you live? What will you do for work? How will you get
the support you need? What will make you happy? It is time to dream,
research and plan. This checklist will get you started.
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DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
 DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities, Region 4
Seattle Office: 1700 E. Cherry, M/S N46-6, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 568-5700 or 1-800-314-3296
Kent Office: 1313 W. Meeker St, Suite 11, Kent, WA 98032
(253) 372-5770 or 1-800-974-5759
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is the entity within
the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
that provides services to eligible clients with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include mental retardation, epilepsy, autism, cerebral
palsy, or other neurological conditions similar to mental retardation or
requiring similar treatment as determined by DDD.
DDD assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families to obtain services and supports based on individual preferences,
capabilities and needs, and which promote everyday activities, routines
and relationships common to most citizens. DDD uses state and federal
funds to provide or purchase supports and services for eligible persons
and their families. Resources are limited and needed services may not
always be available. Services vary from region to region.
If you are not a current client of the Division of Developmental
Disabilities, and you would like to apply for services, please contact DDD.
If you are a current client of DDD, your eligibility will automatically be
reviewed at age 18. You do not have to reapply. If the eligibility
case/resource manager has questions about your continuing eligibility,
they will contact you.
At age 18, clients of DDD are transferred from the Children’s Team
to an Adult Team and are assigned a new DDD Case/Resource Manager.
Please contact DDD directly to meet your new Case/Resource Manager
and discuss the adult supports and services that may be available to you.
They can also assist with resource referrals and systems navigation.
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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Education
By law, you are entitled to attend public school until your 21st
birthday. It may be to your benefit to continue in school until that time as
there can be limited funding available for community-based employment
services for adults aged 18 to 21. Take advantage of everything your
public school has to offer. Many schools have transition programs which
will allow you to learn life skills and explore employment opportunities.
Some students use this time to develop their resumes and gain job
experience. Some students begin making connections in their community
through volunteer work and social activities. Make sure your objectives
are clear in your Individualized Education Plan and tailor your transition
years to meet your individual goals.
If you are interested in higher education, all public colleges and
universities have disability services departments designed to support you
to meet your academic goals. The following is a list of educational
programs and support services for people with disabilities at the public
colleges and universities in King County.
 Bellevue Community College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
Main Number: (425) 564-1000, Disability Services: (425) 564-2498
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu
Bellevue Community College is a comprehensive and innovative college
that advances the life-long educational development of its students
consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities while strengthening
the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community.
 Bellevue Community College: The Venture Program
Bellevue Community College Workforce Development
3000 Landerholm Circle, Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
(425) 564-2844 or http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/venture/
The Venture Program at Bellevue Community College offers an Associate
Degree in Essential Studies. This pilot program is the first degree
program in America for students challenged with learning, cognitive, and
intellectual disabilities. The program is designed to help prepare highly
motivated young adults with disabilities for careers and independence.
Coursework includes classes in academics, social/life skills, and
workforce development.
 Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092-3622
Main Number: (253) 833-9111, Disability Services: (253) 833-9111 x2646
www.greenriver.edu/
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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Green River Community College is a two-year public college that offers
degrees and certificates in academic, professional and technical
programs, as well as courses in continuing education and developmental
education. The College is committed to equal opportunity and diversity
for all students on campus. The Disability Support Services coordinates
services and academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
 Highline Community College: ACHIEVE and Bridge Transition
Highline Community College Community and Employment Services
23835 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA
(206) 878-3710 x3222 or www.highline.edu/home/
Highline Community College’s Community and Employment Services is
committed to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the community,
workplace and in higher education. CSE currently offers two options for
students who are seeking further education and training – ACHIEVE and
the Bridge Transition Program. ACHIEVE provides post secondary
educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in
a wide variety of campus and community-based programs at Highline
Community College. The Bridge Transition Program is a post-secondary
program specifically for transition students. Students participate in a
variety of classes, both credit and non-credit, as well as community-based
experience and internships and exit the program with paid employment.
 Seattle Community Colleges
North Seattle Community College (www.nscc.edu)
9600 College Way N., Seattle, WA 98103
Main Number :(206) 527-3600, Disability Services :(206) 527-3697
Seattle Central Community College (www.seattlecentral.org)
1701 E. Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Main Number: (206) 587-3800, Disability Services: (206) 587-4183
South Seattle Community College (www.sscc.edu)
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Main Number: (206) 765-5300, Disability Services: (206) 763-5137
Seattle Community Colleges offer the Associate of Arts and Associate of
Sciences degrees along with certification in a wide range of trades.
Campuses are located in North Seattle, Central Seattle and South Seattle.
Seattle Central Community College offers a degree program in American
Sign Language. All three colleges offer Disability Services, whose mission
is to maintain an accessible campus environment while supporting a wide
range of progressive services and assistance to meet the needs of
disabled students.
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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 Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue N., Shoreline, WA 98133
Main Number: (206) 546-4101, www.shoreline.edu
Disability Services: (206) 546-5832 or (206) 546-4520.
www.shoreline.edu/studentswithdisabilities.html
Shoreline Community College is a public community college in North
Seattle which offers the Associate Degree and certification in many
trades. They provide comprehensive disability support services,
including priority registration, testing accommodations, adaptive
equipment, note-taking, assistance with taped textbooks and interpreters.
The school has also placed a great emphasis on physical accessibility for
people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
 The University of Washington
Main Number: (206)543-2100, www.washington.edu
Disability Services: (206) 543-6450, www.washington.edu/admin/dso
4045 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Room 230, Seattle, WA 98105
The University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported
institutions of higher education on the Pacific coast. The University is
comprised of three campuses in Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell, whose
faculty offer educational opportunities to students ranging from first-year
undergraduates through doctoral-level candidates. The Disability
Services Office coordinates and facilitates disability support services
throughout the University.
 The University of Washington DO-IT Program
3737 Brooklyn Ave NE, Suite 12, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 685-3648, 1-888-972-3648, www.washington.edu/doit/
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology)
serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in
challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of
computer and networking technologies to increase independence,
productivity, and participation in education and employment. In addition
to supporting college-capable students at the high school and college
levels, DO-IT also runs summer camps and mentoring programs as well as
provides technical assistance and workshops.
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Employment
There are many ways to receive support with employment. Some
people receive informal support. They find a job that interests them and
are assisted by their friends or family to apply. Or they volunteer with an
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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organization and work themselves into a job. Or they start their own
business. There are two state agencies that manage formal supports for
finding and maintaining employment: Department of Social and Health
Services (DSHS) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the King County
Division of Developmental Disabilities.
 DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Statewide: 1-800-637-5627, http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/
DVR offices are located throughout King County including Seattle, North
Seattle, Seatac, Bellevue and Kent.
The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is “to
empower individuals with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by
obtaining and maintaining employment.” Employment contributes to a
person’s ability to live independently, and DVR believes that every person
has the right to work. With offices statewide, DVR has been a partner with
Washington State’s communities for over 70 years. As a division of the
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), DVR is designed to
help meet the employment needs of people with disabilities and of
employers.
DVR offers a variety of services to assist people with disabilities to
prepare for, get and keep jobs. The services you use depend on your
individual needs and circumstances. DVR can provide you with the
information necessary to assist you in deciding which services you need
to reach your job goal. Examples of services include assessment
services, counseling and guidance, independent living services, assistive
technology, training services, and job placement.
 King County Developmental Disabilities Division (KCDDD)
821 Second Ave, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-5214, http://www.metrokc.gov/dchs/ddd/
The King County Developmental Disabilities Division (KCDDD) assists
people with developmental disabilities and their families with early
intervention supports, family resource coordination, employment
services, housing services, community access opportunities, community
support programs, and in-home behavior support services. Their website
also offers a wealth of information on county and community programs
and resources.
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division
of Developmental Disabilities (DSHS DDD) contracts with King County to
provide an array of individualized and community-based day program
services. KCDDD is required to assess system needs, administer
contracts, and monitor service delivery. The goal is to support people
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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with disabilities to develop individualized pathways to successful
employment. KCDDD offers the following employment support services:
Employment Service Providers: KCDDD contracts with Employment
Service Providers, including employment agencies and jobsites, located
throughout King County. These providers support people with disabilities
to prepare for, obtain, and maintain successful employment. This support
can be both short-term and long-term, depending on the needs and
employment goals of the individual.
KCDDD Employment Resource Coordination: KCDDD Employment
Resource Coordinators provide benefit planning, assistance, and
outreach to clients actively enrolled with DSHS DDD and entitled to Social
Security benefits. An Employment Resource Coordinator assists
individuals with:
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Understanding Social Security benefits and the impact of
work on those benefits;
Identifying, developing, and managing Social Security Work
Incentives; and
Navigating the employment system.
School to Work: The goal of the KCDDD School to Work Project is to help
students with developmental disabilities exit school with paying jobs. This
project promotes coordination and sharing of resources, knowledge, and
experience between families, schools, Employment Service Providers and
government agencies in an effort to support students to successfully
transition from school to employment.
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Financial Planning
If you haven’t already started, it is important to begin planning for
your financial future. To be eligible for SSI and Medicaid, you will not be
able to have assets in excess of $2000. If you have additional funds
available to you now or in the future, it is a good idea to look into
sheltering these funds in a Special Needs Trust. A Special Needs Trust is
a specialized trust in which funds are set aside and designated for use by
an individual with disabilities. The trust can be through a bank or other
financial institutions or through the government.
 WA State Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund
1-888-754-8798, http://www.arcofwa.org
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund
was created by the legislature to help address the life-long needs that
some people with developmental disabilities may have for financial
supports. The fund is administered by the Arc of Washington and
provides a convenient way to save for the future while protecting
beneficiaries’ eligibility for SSI and Medicaid. The state will also pay a
25% match on contributions up to a maximum of $7,750 in matching funds.
The fund is administered by the Arc of Washington State. Families and
individuals can tailor contributions and disbursement plans to meet
individual needs.
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Guardianship
In the United States a young adult becomes legally emancipated at age
18. If you feel that you require someone to assist you in a legal capacity to
make decisions about your life and protect you from abuse and neglect,
you may be interested in petitioning for a legal guardian. Your legal
guardian can be a family member, a trusted friend, an advocate or you
may choose to work with a professional guardianship service.
Resources for Assistance with Guardianships
 King County Court Facilitators
516 Third Avenue, Room W-280, Seattle, WA 98104 or
401 4th Ave N., Room 3D, Kent, WA 98032
(206) 296-9297
This free service through the King County Courts assists people who are
not represented by attorneys to establish, change and maintain
guardianships. They provide information, review paperwork and
generally guide people step-by-step through the guardianship process.
Interpreters are available by appointment.
 King County Superior Court Clerk
www.metrokc.gov/kcscc
The clerk provides information on the King County Superior Court. The
website is a good resource for court forms, which can be downloaded.
 King County Bar Association
(206) 267-7010 or www.kcba.org
This association provides legal consultation and referrals to attorneys.
Referrals are free to people looking for “self-help legal services.”
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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 Washington State Bar Association
(206) 443-9722 or www.wsba.org
This association provides free referrals to attorneys who specialize in
guardianships. The website is a good resource for additional legal
information and community resources.
 King County Neighborhood Legal Clinics
(206) 267-7070
The clinics offer free 30 minute consultations with volunteer attorneys.
They are available in several locations throughout the county.
 Eastside Legal Assistance Program
(425) 747-7274 or www.elap.org
This program offers free 30 minute consultations with volunteer attorneys.
This program is only available to residents of east King County.
 Washington Guardianship
www.wa-guardianship.com
A website with guardianship information, instructions, paperwork and
forms sponsored by the Washington State Probate.
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Medicaid
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program administered by the
Medical Assistance Administration in DSHS. Medicaid can serve as
primary or secondary health insurance and provides funding for a wide
range of medical services. Medicaid is a funding source for many
programs of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). They
include Medicaid Personal Care (MPC), many DDD community services
and the DDD Residential Habilitation Centers (RHCs). To apply for
Medicaid, contact your local Community Service Office (CSO) at 1-800865-7801. To find a list of services covered by Medicaid, refer to
http://maa.dshs.wa.gov/eligiblity/Overview.htm
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Medicaid Personal Care
Medicaid Personal Care provides personal care assistance for
Medicaid eligible persons assessed as needing assistance with at least
three direct personal care tasks as a result of the person’s disability. The
assessment is done in the home by the person’s DSHS Division of
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Case/Resource manager using the DDD
Assessment. Medicaid Personal Care is provided in the person’s own
home or adult family home and is a Medicaid “entitlement”. For more
information, or to request a DDD Assessment, please contact your DDD
Case/Resource Manager directly at (206) 568-5700 or 1-800-314-3296.
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Register to Vote
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be: (1) A citizen
of the United States, (2) A legal resident of Washington state, and (3) At
least 18 years old by election day. In the state of Washington, you do not
have to register by political party or declare political party membership to
vote in the state's regular primaries or general elections. Voter
registration forms can be obtained in person at any of the following
locations:
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King County Community Service Centers
City Clerk’s Office, City Halls
Seattle Community Service Centers
All public libraries
All public schools
Fire stations in Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Seattle, Tukwila,
Southcenter, Redmond and Renton
 League of Woman Voters
Mail the completed registration form to:
Office of the Secretary of State
Voter Registration by Mail
PO Box 40230
Olympia, WA 98504-0230
For more information, or to download voter registration forms, contact the
following agencies:
 Washington Secretary of State
520 Union Ave SE, P.O. Box 40229, Olympia, WA 98504-0229
(360) 902-4180, http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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 King County Records, Elections & Licensing Services
King County Admin. Bldg., #553, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-VOTE , http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/register.htm
For an overview of the state legislative process, information on current
bills, or to contact your elected representatives:
 Washington State Legislative Information:
The Washington Legislative Hotline: 1-800-562-6000
Legislative Information Center: (360) 786-7573
Washington State Homepage: www.access.wa.gov
To find your legislative district online: www.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder
Legislature Website: www.leg.wa.gov
Senate Website: www.leg.wa.gov/senate
House Website: www.leg.wa.gov/house
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Register for Selective Service
The Selective Service System is an independent agency within the
Executive Branch of the Federal Government. The mission of the
Selective Service System is to provide the numbers of men needed by the
Armed Forces, within the time required, should Congress and the
President decide to return to a draft, in the event of a national emergency.
All male United States citizens and male aliens residing in the United
States and its territories must register for selective service within 30 days
of their 18th birthday. This includes young men with developmental
disabilities. To register on-line, visit www.sss.gov and click on the
“Register On Line Now” icon. To register by mail, visit your local post
office and pick up the form “SSS Form 1M (UPO). If you are living overseas, go to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consular office or register online. For more information, visit www.sss.gov or call (847) 688-6888.
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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Residential Support
There are a wide range of residential support options available to
people with developmental disabilities. These options include:
 Adult Family Homes
Adult Family Homes are neighborhood homes licensed to care for two or
more individuals unrelated to the provider, over the age of 18 with a
disability that requires staff support and/or supervision
 Boarding Homes
Boarding Homes are community-based facilities that provide residential
support to the elderly and to adults with disabilities including
developmental disabilities. Boarding Homes can support from 6 to 150 or
more people and offer varying levels of care ranging from minimal support
and supervision to 24 hour care.
 Companion Homes
Companion Homes are an innovative new way to support people with
developmental disabilities to live in the community. In a companion home
a provider contracts with the DSHS to provide care to one person with a
developmental disability in their home.
 Group Homes
Group Homes are boarding homes operated by non-profit and for-profit
DSHS contracted residential support agencies. Group Homes provide 24hour facility-based care to households of 6 or more individuals with
developmental disabilities.
 Residential Habilitation Centers (RHCs)
Residential Habilitation Centers provide intensive services in 5 state
operated residential facilities for individuals needing a high level of
nursing care or skill development.
 Supported Living
In Supported Living, people with developmental disabilities live in their
own homes or apartments in the community, with no more than 4 people in
each home. People receive up to 24-hour support through DSHScontracted non-profit and for-profit residential support agencies.
For more information about individual options, funding and
availability, please contact your DSHS Division of Developmental
Disabilities Case/Resource Manager at (206) 568-5700 or 1-800-314-3296.
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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Self Advocacy
Participating in a self-advocacy organization can be an empowering
experience for many people with developmental disabilities. King County
has several self-advocacy groups, including:
 Alliance of People with Disabilities
http://www.disabilitypride.org
Seattle Office: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545-7055 or 1-866-545-7055
East King County Office: 16315 NE 87th St, Suite B-3, Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-0993 or 1-800-216-3335
The Alliance of People with Disabilities was founded in 1978 as the nonprofit Washington Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities. Their current
programs include information and referral, independent living skills
training, peer groups, disability law project, emergency preparedness,
access reviews, systems advocacy and community education.
 The Arc of King County
233 6th Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 364-1613 or (206) 364-7438 (tty), www.arcofkingcounty.org
The Arc of King County is a non-profit organization that provides services
and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Their current programs include information and referral, support for selfadvocacy, ethnic outreach, the Parent-to-Parent support group and
legislative advocacy through the King County Parent Coalition.
 Evergreen Adapt
http://evergreenadapt.org
The mission of Evergreen ADAPT is to work against the segregated living
of people with disabilities in places such as institutions and other
restrictive settings by advancing community-based services and
supports. They work to achieve this through fostering relationshipbuilding and leadership development among people with disabilities, and
by using nonviolent organizing strategies to contribute to a societal
transformation that recognizes disability as a social and political
experience, honors the human and civil rights of all people, rejects
oppression, and supports the development of a universally accessible
community.
 People First of Washington
P.O. Box 648, Clarkston, WA 99403
1-800-758-1123 or (253) 627-8171 Email: pfow@clarkston.com
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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People First of Washington is a strong and growing self-advocacy
organization, active since 1981. People First’s goal is to promote selfdetermination so that people with disabilities learn and practice skills to
live more quality and fulfilling lives directed by their own wants and needs.
We also work with other interested parties, such as parents, service
providers, and direct staff, so that they hear directly from people with
disabilities about what they want and learn how to support them in living
self-determined lives.
 TASH
http://www.tash.org
TASH is an international membership association leading the way to
inclusive communities through research, education, and advocacy. TASH
members are people with disabilities, family members, fellow citizens,
advocates, and professional working together to create change and build
capacity so that all people, no matter their perceived level of disability,
are included in all aspects of society. TASH has twenty-five chapters and
thousands of members from thirty-four different countries and territories.
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Social Security Supplemental Security Income
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income support
program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSI
provides monthly cash assistance to persons who have disabilities and
limited income resources. To be eligible for SSI, both disability and
financial criteria must be met. The disability must be a medically
determined mental and/or physical condition that is expected to last for a
year or longer. Financial criteria include earned income and resource
assets (bank accounts and other fluid assets, but not your home or
automobile.) At age 18, young adults become their own financial entity, so
if you were not eligible for SSI previously because of your family’s income,
you may now be eligible as an individual. For more information or to
apply, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.ssa.gov
For advice and assistance with applying for Social Security benefits, King
County DDD has a Social Security benefits specialist available at (206)
205-0566. The Washington Initiative for Supported Employment also
provides assistance with Social Security applications at (206) 343-0881.
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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Transportation
 King County Metro
201 S. Jackson St., in the King Street Center, Seattle
Main Number: (206) 553-3060, Access: (206) 263-3113 or 1-8
www.transit.metrokc.gov
King County Metro operates a fleet of about 1,300 vehicles that serves an
annual ridership of 100 million within a 2,134 square mile area. Metro
serves riders who are disabled with accessible fixed routes service, as
well as paratransit van service (ACCESS) and a taxi scrip program. All
Metro buses have wheelchair lifts or ramps and all routes and trips are
accessible. The Metro website has a trip planner which allows you to
determine which bus routes and times will best serve your transportation
needs.
 King County Metro Access Transportation Service
(206) 263-3113 or 1-866-205-5001
www.transit.metrokc.gov/tops/accessible/accessvan.html
King County Metro Access Transportation Service uses contractors to
provide shared ride van transportation within most of King County. You
must be found eligible for the ADA Paratransit Program before you can
request rides. To schedule a ride, please contact the call center from one
to three days in advance of your trip. Same-day rides are not available.
 King County Metro / Laidlaw Transit Instruction Program
821 2nd Ave, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 749-4242 or (206) 749-4244 (tty)
The Transit Instruction Program assists developmentally and cognitively
disabled, visually impaired, hearing impaired, and elderly individuals with
their community travel needs. The training program involves instruction
in the use public transportation, primarily public buses. The program
offers both point-to-point and whole system instruction.
 Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP)
Metro Customer Service Office
201 S. Jackson St., in the King Street Center, Seattle.
(206) 553-3060
The Regional Reduced Fare Permit cost $3.00 and entitles eligible
passengers to reduced fares on Metro Transit, Washington State Ferries,
Community Transit, Everett Transit, Sound Transit and other Western
Washington transportation systems. A Personal Care Attendant Regional
Reduced Fare Permit is available for people who need assistance to ride
the bus.
This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.
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This information was written and/or compiled by Genevieve Ameling, MSW,
Case/Resource Manager, DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 4.
For more information, please contact DDD at 1-800-314-3296. Released: March, 2007.