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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.
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
EDUCATION (Private)
- Independence Academy - A private, non-profit school for individuals with disabilities with a curriculum focus on independent living skills, communication, and developmental and social educational support. Contact Beverly Batson (509) 869-1069.
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 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.
PARENTS
- Support Groups - Click here for a list of support groups in and around Spokane.
RECREATION
- 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 south Spokane, Heather Sutherland (509) 747-0508; in Mead, Kent Burns (509) 467-4413); in north Spokane, Leslie Sigrah (509) 251-2588; in all other areas, Dawn Schafer (509) 624-9554. 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
- Autism Society of America - For information about meeting times, contact spokane@autismofwa.org.
- Down's Symdrome Family Network - Support group meets every Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Garland Alliance Church, 2011 W. Garland Ave., Spokane. Contact Brittlyn Bourassa (509) 482-7630 for more information.
- Epilepsy Foundation Northwest - Contact Ryan Oelrich (509) 325-1128 for more information.
- Evergreen Spina Bifida Support Group - Contact Ed Kennedy (509) 326-6355 for more information.
- Parent to Parent - Sponsored by The Arc of Spokane, contact Terry Villalovoz (509) 328-6326 or p2p@arc-spokane.org for more information.
- "Parents for Life" Support Group - Sponsored by The Arc of Spokane, this group is for parents who have an adult son or daughter with a developmental disability. Contact Deanna Noland at (509) 328-6326 or dnoland@arc-spokane.org for more information.
- Spokane Father's Network - Sponsored by The Arc of Spokane, contact Lance Morehouse for more information at (509) 328-6326 or lmorehouse@arc-spokane.org.
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