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Guiding Values
Washington Developmental Disabilities Administration
Asotin County Community Services receives a grant from the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) each year to provide essential support services for individuals with developmental disabilities to lead independent lives. These services include county-wide information and education outreach efforts to promote inclusion and diversity in the community, birth to three developmental screenings, job coaching for individual employment and group supported employment and community inclusion services. Asotin County’s commitment to DDA’s guiding values provides the structure through which all services are delivered.
Housing Solutions
Partners4Housing: The Journey Home Starts Here
At Partners4Housing, we work with families of people with special needs to steer them through the siloed social services system to maximize their benefits. We help parents find one another through an invitation-only roommate matching portal and guide families through the many steps and wrap-around services required to create a shared living home and get it up and running. This service is offered complimentary to Washington state residents.
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Determine Your Child’s Eligibility for Developmental Disabilities Services before they Graduate from High School
If your high school student experiences a developmental disability, defined as a disability that originates before the age of eighteen, and which constitutes a substantial limitation to activities of daily living, please reach out for assistance with the process of determining eligibility for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) support services by calling Asotin County Community Services at (509) 758-8349 (Eric or Cynthia) or your local DDA office at (509) 329-2900 (Asotin/Garfield) or (509) 397-5053 (Whitman County). Determining DDA eligibility before your child graduates from high school opens up many options for the transition to adulthood, including assistance with finding and retaining a job, housing options, and inclusion in community activities. Avoid a graduation to the couch-determine your child’s DDA eligibility for DDA services today!
Walla Walla Disability Network
Providing social and recreational opportunities for individuals age 13 and older while increasing their independence and social skills.
Walla Walla Valley Disability Network was incorporated in 2014 by founders Carla L. Nibler, Angela Beam and Cynthia E. Knight as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to continue the Parent to Parent (P2P) program. As the sponsoring agency for Parent to Parent (P2P), WWVDN helps families from the birth of their child with a disability throughout their lifespan. Walla Walla Valley Disability Network’s (WWVDN) mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families through community inclusion and support. WWVDN achieves this mission through a variety of program offerings, trainings, collaborations and volunteer service to reach local residents with developmental disabilities and those that love them.
Coast Transportation
COAST transportation and Asotin County Community Services were awarded a grant from the Dan Thompson Memorial fund, to provide rides to individuals with developmental disabilities living in Asotin, Garfield or Whitman Counties, for any reason, anywhere at any time.
Schedule your ride by calling (800) 967-2899. Rides can be for recreational or other purposes with the goal of assisting individuals with disabilities to avoid isolation due to lack of transportation.
If you’d like to be a volunteer driver for COAST utilizing your own vehicle, or a COAST issued vehicle, please contact Craig or Deanna at 1-800-967-2899. Mileage is reimbursed at the 2023 government rate (65.5 cents per mile) and training is provided for volunteer drivers. Volunteer drivers who already transport a family member and are willing to transport other individuals with disabilities may also apply to be a volunteer driver and receive mileage reimbursement.
Dan Thompson Funding is available through the Developmental Disabilities Council of Washington in memory of Dan Thompson, an individual with developmental disabilities, who enjoyed a 14-year career with Microsoft. Dan was also an advocate for people with developmental disabilities.
WA ABLE & DD Endowment Trust
ABLE allows individuals with disabilities to save money for qualified physical, mental, developmental, or military-induced disability expenses without losing their federal benefits.
BenefitU is proud to be a service offered by Wise and funded by the Washington Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Our mission is to provide our community and customers with information, tools, resources, and coaching that empowers them to navigate and make informed decisions about their life and benefits with confidence.
Alzheimer Support
Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists Asotin County families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Transition Resources
Focusing on Transforming Lives with Transitional Resources for Parents & Professionals
The PACER Center provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
The Special Education Technology Center equips educators and parents with the knowledge and skills needed to create equitable, meaningful, and inclusive learning experiences for students receiving special education supports or 504 accommodations through the use of technology across learning environments.
Financial Literacy Resources are provided by the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth. All videos are in American Sign Language and captioned as well.
Resources
Click on the links below for more resources.
Benefit U: How Work Affects Your Disability Benefits
Benefits Planning Information for Individuals and Families
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Developmental Disabilities Administration-Coronavirus Information
YOUR DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
549 5th Street Suite A
Clarkston, WA 99403
Phone: (509) 758-8349
Fax: (509) 758-6557
