Highline Community College Community &
Employment Services partners with local cities to provide Adult
Basic Education. Opportunities include assistance with access to
education, including computer technology. Individuals have the
opportunity to take classes offered through the park departments or
participate in community programs, and are supported in volunteering
in a variety of community organizations.
Our city partners are the City of Kent and the City of Federal Way.
To contact Kent, call Lara Hosford, (253) 856-5042
www.ci.kent.wa.us/adaptive/communityinclusion.asp
To contact Federal Way, call Brian Pitt, (253) 835-6927
http://www.cityoffederalway.com/Page.aspx?page=1124
For further information on this program contact Judy Perry at
206-878-3710, ext. 3349
Highline Community College
http://www.highline.edu/home/
Community & Employment Services is part of Highline Community
College. The college website contains information on other programs,
department and staff directories, and directions to the campuses.
Washington State Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/index.shtml
A division of Washington State Department of Social and Health
Services, DDD contracts with King County Developmental Disabilities
Division to provide employment services and other services for
people with developmental disabilities. State DDD determines
eligibility and provides case management, family support, and
residential services. Information on eligibility, the waiver
program, and how to apply for services are included on this web
site.
King County Developmental Disabilities Division (KCDDD)
www.metrokc.gov/dchs/ddd/
King County Developmental Disabilities Division, in cooperation with
the State Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), assists
people with developmental disabilities with day programs. King
County DDD contracts with Highline Community College CES to provide
employment services, community access opportunities, and community
support programs. Web site includes Navigating the Employment
System: A Guide to Adult Employment Services.
Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/index.htm
A division of Washington State Department of Social and Health
Services, DVR provides assistance to people with disabilities who
are looking for work. The web site contains information on
eligibility and services provided.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
www.dsb.wa.gov/
The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is a
state rehabilitation agency that offers assistance to persons who
are blind or visually impaired. See web site for eligibility
requirements and contact information.
A Career Guide to Occupations in Washington State
www.workforceexplorer.com/
Accurate, detailed and up-to-date Labor Market Information (LMI) on
some of the most common occupations in our state.
Community Connections, A Resource Guide for Children and Adults
with Developmental Disabilities
www.arcofkingcounty.org/guide/
Community Connections is a resource guide for children and adults
with developmental disabilities provided by the Arc of King County.
Topics include Education, Housing, Health, Employment, Support and
an extensive calendar of events and trainings. You can sign up for
email alerts on upcoming events.
Working Together for Successful Transition: Washington State
Adolescent Transition Resource Notebook
www.depts.washington.edu/healthtr/index.html
This notebook is a resource on transition from adolescence to
adulthood for young adults with special health care needs and
disabilities. Audiences likely to find this information useful
include families, students, school personnel, community agency
workers, health care providers and other groups working with youth
in Washington State.
Disability Rights Washington (formerly Washington Protection & Advocacy System)
www.disabilityrightswa.org/
Disability Rights Washington (formerly the Washington Protection
and Advocacy System) is a private,
non-profit organization that has been protecting the rights of
people with disabilities in the state of Washington since 1972. They
provide free advocacy services to people with disabilities.
King County Housing Authority
http://www.kcha.org/home/home.aspx
King County Housing Authority helps provide affordable housing
options for the residents of King County, Washington. Information on
Housing Choice (Section 8).
Washington Assistive Technology Foundation
www.watf.org
The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation provides access to
technology to help people with disabilities live independently; to
succeed at school, at work, and at play; and to participate fully in
civic and community activities.
ThinkCollege.net
www.thinkcollege.net
This website provides information and links to anyone interested in
finding out more about postsecondary education programs that support
youth with intellectual disabilities.
