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CHILDREN
- Spokane Guild's School and Neuromuscular Center - For children age three or under, the Spokane Guild's School provides screening and therapy services for children with developmental or other disabilities. Go go www.guildschool.org.
- Northeast Youth Center - Operated by the City of Spokane's Parks & Recreation Department, this program provides low-cost recreational and educational opportunities that build life experiences while enhanging the self esteem of youth. Go to www.spokaneyc.org.
- Our Kids: Our Business - A campaign by the Spokesman-Review to help prevent child abuse in Spokane. Go to www.spokesmanreview.com/ourkids.
DISABILITY RIGHTS
EMPLOYMENT
- The Artisans - A non-profit organization providing community-based jobs for people with developmental disabilities through various services for private and commercial employers. Call (509) 325-4489.
- Career Path Services - A private, non-profit corporation providing employement and training services in Spokane County since 1971. Go to www.careerpathservices.org or (509) 326-7520.
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest - A non-profit organization providing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities through a network of second-hand clothing and household goods stores. Go to www.giin.org for information about operations in the northwest.
Job Resource Center - Provides jobsite training services to a wide variety of Spokane area businesses, including Supported Employment for persons with developmental and other cognative disabilities. Call (509) 209-2693.
NOVA Services - A local non-profit providing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Go to www.nova-services.org or (509) 928-1588.
PACE Services - Assisting people with significant obstacles to employment or community inclusion in achieving their career goals through education, resource coordination and vocational support. Go to www.iel.spokane.edu/abe/pace or call (509) 533-8577.
Peaceful Valley Community Center - Offering a wide range of opportunities for working age as well as retired individuals. Call (509) 624-8634.
Skils'kin - A non-profit organization in Spokane providing employment and community living services for people with developmental disabilities. Go to www.skils-kin.org.
SL Start and Associates, Inc. - A local company providing a variety of services for people with physical and developmental disabilities, including living support as well as employment training and support. Go to www.slstart.com or call (509) 328-2740.
EDUCATION (School Districts)
- Central Valley - Director of Special Education, Jackie Johnson (509) 228-5400
- Cheney - (509) 559-4507
- Deer Park - Special Education Director, Greg Swartz (509) 464-5525
- East Valley (321) - (509) 927-9511
- Freeman - (509) 291-4791
- Great Northern - (509) 747-7714
- Liberty - (509) 624-4371
- Mead - (509) 465-7600
- Medical Lake - (509) 565-3408
- Nine Mile Falls - (509) 340-4300
- Orchard Prairie - (509) 467-9517
- Riverside - (509) 464-8361
- Spokane (81) - (509) 354-5900
- West Valley - (509) 924-2150
FAITH BASED
- Serve Spokane "Still Waters" Special Needs Ministry - An multi-denominational source for faith-based activities, Bible study and worship services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Contact Laurie for a monthly calendar of events.
Life Center North - (509) 444-8445
Lean on Me (Greg) - (509) 326-6716
Serve Spokane (Vinny & Cathy) - (509) 238-4467
The Friendship Group (Carl & Luci) - (509) 489-7047
Full Circle (Michelle Smith) - (509) 869-2745
Laurie (News Letter) - (509) 238-2304
GOVERNMENT
- Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Region 1 - A division of the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services, DDD administers state-provided benefits to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Go to www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/region1.
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Part of the Department of Social and Health Services, DVR assists peopel with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and retain community employment. Go to www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/ or call (509) 363-4700 or 1 (800) 468-9763.
- Plan to Work - Providing free benefits planning and work incentive information to help people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) make informed choices about work. Call (509) 444-3087 or 1 (866) 497-9443.
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Providing benefits to eligible individuals insured under Social Security as well as benefits to those eligible for Supplemental Security Income. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/work or call 1 (800) 772-1213.
- Spokane County Community Services (SCCS) - Working in partnership with Region 1 Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), SCCS administers a range of programs by subcontracting with local agencies to provide support and services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Go to www.spokanecounty.org/communitysvcs/.
ORGANIZATIONS
- The Arc of the United States - Get news and information about national issues or find a chapter of The Arc anywhere in the United States at www.arc.org.
- The Arc of Washington State - Get news and information about state issues or find a chapter of The Arc in Washington State at www.arcwa.org.
- The Autism Society of Washington - A non-profit organization addressing issues related to autism across Washington State. Go to www.autismsocietyofwa.org.
- CORD (Coalition for the Responsible Disabled) - A grassroots, consumer driven agency delivering independent living services throughout Eastern Washington. Go to www.cordwa.info.
- The Down's Syndrome Family Network - A national non-profit addressing issues related to Down's Syndrome. Contact Carolyn Wright for information and activities in Spokane (509) 455-7439.
- Easter Seals Washington - A non-profit organization providing a variety of services for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Go to www.wa.easterseals.com or locally (509) 326-8292.
- Epilepsy Foundation Northwest - Contact Ryan Oelrich at (509) 325-1128 for information about resources and activites in Spokane.
- The March of Dimes Foundation - A non-profit organization working to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defect, premature birth and infant mortality. Go to www.marchofdimes.com/washington or locally (509) 328-1920.
- The Northwest Autism Center - A non-profit organization in Spokane providing information for families about autism and related conditions. Go to www.nwautism.org.
- Spokane Alliance - An organization comprised of local churches, unions and non-profit organizations, the Spokane Alliance helps citizens organize for the community good. Go to www.spokanealliance.org.
- Spokane County United Way - A locally managed non-profit providinga wide variety of information and resources to people in need on our community. Go to www.unitedwayspokane.org.
ON-LINE PUBLICATIONS
- Ability Awareness - a non-profit organization dedicated to building a world of inclusion for people with health conditions and disabilities. Go to www.ABILITYAwareness.org.
- Ability Jobs - The largest stand-alone resume bank for people with disabilities. Go to www.ABILITYJobs.com.
- Ability Magazine - The largest magazine inthe U.S. covering disability issues. Go to www.ABILITYMagazine.com.
- Healthy Children - A website for parents endorsed by the American Adacemy of Pediatrics providing information about children's health. Go to www.healthychildren.org.
- Special Needs Parenting - An on-line magazine for parents of children with disabilities or special needs. Go to www.parentingspecialneeds.org.
RECREATION
- Babe Ruth Bambino Buddy Ball - A support-based baseball league for people with disabilities agest 5 through 20. For more information contct Leslie at (509) 251-2588 or bambinobballmom1@yahoo.com.
- Camp Fire USA, Inland Northwest Council - A local non-profit providing camping opportunities for people with developmental disabilities ages 5 through 21 through the You Bet I Can! program. Go to www.campfireinc.org.
- Center Point - A loal non-profit providing social and leisure opportunities for people with developmental disabilities during the day. Call (509) 325-5451.
- Challenger Division Little League Baseball - A local program providing ability-appropriate play for children with developmental disabilities ages 5 through 18. For more information contact: In north or south Spokane, Heather Sutherland (509) 747-0508; on the west plains, Dawn Schafer (509) 624-9554; in Central Valley, Deanna Ristau, (509) 701-4411; in all other areas, Heather Sutherland (509) 951-7990. Click here to watch an introductory video.
- The City of Spokane's Therapeutic Recreation Services - A City of Spokane program providing recreational opportunities for people with developmental and other disabilities. Go to www.spokaneparks.net/Recreation.
- East Central Community Center - A local activity center providing social and recreational activities for people with developmental disabilities of retirement age. Call (509) 625-6693.
- Gonzaga University Specialized Recreation Program - A volunteer organization sponsored by students of Gonzaga University providing recreational opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Go to www.gonzaga.edu or call (509) 328-4220.
- Lutherhaven Ministries - A local, faith-based organization providing camping and summer activities for people with developmental disabilities in and around Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Go to www.lutherhaven.com.
- Sinto Senior Activity Center - Providing programs and services in education, recreation, nutrution and addressing social and spiritual needs since 1958. Call (509) 327-4210.
- Special Olympics Washington - A non-profit organization providing athletic and other competetive events for people with developmental disabilities. Go to www.sowa.org.
- Upward Special Kids - A program providing recreational opportunities in basketball and cheerleading to children with physical or intellectual challenges. Contact Angie Cameron at (509) 230-3368 or the Spokane Valley Nazerene church (509) 926-1545.
- West Central Community Center - A local activity center providing social and recreational activities for people with developmental disabilities in our community. Call (509) 323-7517.
SUPPORT GROUPS
TRANSPORTATION
- Spokane Transit Authority (STA) - Providing transportation opportunities for people with disabilities through fixed and para-transit routes. For routes and schedules go to www.spokanetransit.com or call (509) 328-7433 or TTY (509) 456-4327.
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2008 Resource Guide