National Resources
Autistic Self-Advocacy Network Seeks to advance Autism self-advocacy and disability rights.
Autism Society Autism info, advocacy, education, and support
Autism National Standards Project List of evidenced based treatments for Autism
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) provide community support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all people of marginalized genders or of no gender.
Autism Distance Education Parent Training (ADEPT) is provided by UC Davis Health and is free self-paced training. ADEPT provides parents with tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism and other related neurodevelopmental disabilities functional skills using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.
Autistic Self-Advocacy Network Seeks to advance Autism self-advocacy and disability rights.
Autism Society Autism info, advocacy, education, and support
Autism National Standards Project List of evidenced based treatments for Autism
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) provide community support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all people of marginalized genders or of no gender.
Autism Distance Education Parent Training (ADEPT) is provided by UC Davis Health and is free self-paced training. ADEPT provides parents with tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism and other related neurodevelopmental disabilities functional skills using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.
State Resources
Autism Acres Autism Acres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment for people and families who are impacted by special needs. We desire to build a community where we can all share life together. While this is not a religious organization it is run by believers. Therefore, our primary goal is to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We are not here to judge but to love and serve others where they are at, and for who they are. We do not discriminate against age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Here at Autism Acres, we desire for all people to feel loved, wanted, seen, and heard. Come here to play and stick around to connect. This is a place for special needs families to connect and belong, where your kids can feel safe to be who they are, and you will never have to apologize for who your kids are!
The Arc of WA Advocacy and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Autism Support 360 (AS360) Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington have partnered to create the AS360 (Autism Support 360) facility, outreach, and digital navigation platform. Our focus is helping you navigate ASD – we want to reduce the time needed for assessments, increase your access to great clinical services, and provide the best education, training, and family wellness services.
Behavior Bridges offers educational and behavioral based services to individuals affected by autism and related developmental disabilities.
Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.
Informing families Resource provided by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Offering trusted disability news and information to individuals and families that empowers them to be active participants in planning and building a network of support and opportunities.
PAVE – Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment PAVE provides support, training, information and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities.
People First of Washington Disability Self Advocacy Organization that assists all people to realize and appreciate that we are PEOPLE FIRST and our disabilities are secondary.
Pierce County Coalition for Development Disabilities (PC2) Provides information and support to families and individuals who experience developmental disabilities.
Square Pegs Meet Up is a place for those of us who are on any part of the spectrum, diagnosed or self-diagnosed, to get to know one another and make new friends without having to explain our eccentricities. If you are otherwise neurodivergent, you are welcome to join us as well.
Washington Autism Alliance (WAA) extends access to healthcare, education, and services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) & related Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in Washington State.
Washington State Fathers Network Supportive resources for fathers of children with developmental disabilities
Autism Acres Autism Acres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment for people and families who are impacted by special needs. We desire to build a community where we can all share life together. While this is not a religious organization it is run by believers. Therefore, our primary goal is to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We are not here to judge but to love and serve others where they are at, and for who they are. We do not discriminate against age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Here at Autism Acres, we desire for all people to feel loved, wanted, seen, and heard. Come here to play and stick around to connect. This is a place for special needs families to connect and belong, where your kids can feel safe to be who they are, and you will never have to apologize for who your kids are!
The Arc of WA Advocacy and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Autism Support 360 (AS360) Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington have partnered to create the AS360 (Autism Support 360) facility, outreach, and digital navigation platform. Our focus is helping you navigate ASD – we want to reduce the time needed for assessments, increase your access to great clinical services, and provide the best education, training, and family wellness services.
Behavior Bridges offers educational and behavioral based services to individuals affected by autism and related developmental disabilities.
Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.
Informing families Resource provided by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Offering trusted disability news and information to individuals and families that empowers them to be active participants in planning and building a network of support and opportunities.
PAVE – Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment PAVE provides support, training, information and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities.
People First of Washington Disability Self Advocacy Organization that assists all people to realize and appreciate that we are PEOPLE FIRST and our disabilities are secondary.
Pierce County Coalition for Development Disabilities (PC2) Provides information and support to families and individuals who experience developmental disabilities.
Square Pegs Meet Up is a place for those of us who are on any part of the spectrum, diagnosed or self-diagnosed, to get to know one another and make new friends without having to explain our eccentricities. If you are otherwise neurodivergent, you are welcome to join us as well.
Washington Autism Alliance (WAA) extends access to healthcare, education, and services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) & related Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in Washington State.
Washington State Fathers Network Supportive resources for fathers of children with developmental disabilities
Military Resources
Childcare Aware Military Families – depending on the branch of service, you may receive fee assistance for respite or dedicated respite services.
Easterseals Military & Veterans Services By engaging local organizations and communities, Easterseals has worked to connect veterans and military families with what they need for meaningful employment, education and overall wellness since World War II. Our grassroots outreach – through several affiliate locations in communities nationwide– provide unmatched, accessible, and indispensable resources and support for veterans and military families.
Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) – ECHO may help some military families who have a family member with special needs. ECHO focuses on integrated sets of services and supplies beyond those available through TRICARE programs. Services are intended to reduce the disabling effects of a beneficiary’s condition. ECHO is only available as a supplement to TRICARE programs. If services or supplies are available through a beneficiary’s TRICARE plan, they won’t be covered under ECHO.
Military Family Respite Care Program Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Respite Care helps military families who have children with special needs by providing a few hours of respite care per month.
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation.
Military OneSource - Exceptional Family Member Program strives to help your military family with special needs thrive in military life. EFMP provides resources to support your MilLife journey including special needs consultations and access to a wealth of resources and tools such as EFMP & Me checklists and the Office of Special Needs EFMP podcast series.
Joint Base Lewis McChord EFMP Supporting Military families with our local EFMP.
Navy Region Northwest EFMP Supporting Sailors and Marines in the South Sound, inclusive of Naval Base Kitsap.
STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents) offer free workshops and webinars that are designed to provide information and resources to EFMP military families, and individuals with disabilities to help them access and navigate educational and medical services.
Childcare Aware Military Families – depending on the branch of service, you may receive fee assistance for respite or dedicated respite services.
Easterseals Military & Veterans Services By engaging local organizations and communities, Easterseals has worked to connect veterans and military families with what they need for meaningful employment, education and overall wellness since World War II. Our grassroots outreach – through several affiliate locations in communities nationwide– provide unmatched, accessible, and indispensable resources and support for veterans and military families.
Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) – ECHO may help some military families who have a family member with special needs. ECHO focuses on integrated sets of services and supplies beyond those available through TRICARE programs. Services are intended to reduce the disabling effects of a beneficiary’s condition. ECHO is only available as a supplement to TRICARE programs. If services or supplies are available through a beneficiary’s TRICARE plan, they won’t be covered under ECHO.
Military Family Respite Care Program Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Respite Care helps military families who have children with special needs by providing a few hours of respite care per month.
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation.
Military OneSource - Exceptional Family Member Program strives to help your military family with special needs thrive in military life. EFMP provides resources to support your MilLife journey including special needs consultations and access to a wealth of resources and tools such as EFMP & Me checklists and the Office of Special Needs EFMP podcast series.
Joint Base Lewis McChord EFMP Supporting Military families with our local EFMP.
Navy Region Northwest EFMP Supporting Sailors and Marines in the South Sound, inclusive of Naval Base Kitsap.
STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents) offer free workshops and webinars that are designed to provide information and resources to EFMP military families, and individuals with disabilities to help them access and navigate educational and medical services.
Financial Resources
Bens Fund Provides support of children and young adults with Autism through financial assistance (eg., grants)
Autistic People of Color of Fund Provides direct financial support to Autistic people of color through grants
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Information about programs and how to qualify
Bens Fund Provides support of children and young adults with Autism through financial assistance (eg., grants)
Autistic People of Color of Fund Provides direct financial support to Autistic people of color through grants
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Information about programs and how to qualify
Housing Resources
Partners 4 Housing Creating innovative shared living solutions for adults with disabilities.
Share & Care House Providing Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) and Foundational Community Supports – Supportive Housing.
Northwest Justice Project Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Our work challenges structural and racial inequities to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities across Washington State.
Helping Hand House
Partners 4 Housing Creating innovative shared living solutions for adults with disabilities.
Share & Care House Providing Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) and Foundational Community Supports – Supportive Housing.
Northwest Justice Project Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Our work challenges structural and racial inequities to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities across Washington State.
Helping Hand House
Employment Resources
Global Connections to Employment Providing jobs for people with disabilities.
Global Connections to Employment Providing jobs for people with disabilities.
Emergency Preparedness
Disaster Ready Washington – Complete one activity a month to prepare you and your family for disasters.
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs (FEMA & American Red Cross) (.pdf) – For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead. This booklet will help you get started.
Washington State Independent Living Council Coalition (WASILC) on Inclusive Emergency Planning (CIEP) is a statewide disability advisory group that provides technical advice on physical and programmatic accesses and effective communication strategies.
Disaster Ready Washington – Complete one activity a month to prepare you and your family for disasters.
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs (FEMA & American Red Cross) (.pdf) – For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead. This booklet will help you get started.
Washington State Independent Living Council Coalition (WASILC) on Inclusive Emergency Planning (CIEP) is a statewide disability advisory group that provides technical advice on physical and programmatic accesses and effective communication strategies.
Respite
All Ways Caring Respite Care – our home care is always designed around an individual’s needs in their own living space. From short-term and transitional to life-long complex care, All Ways Caring ensures that individuals can continue to live independently with dignity in familiar surroundings, while receiving expert, compassionate care.
Alta Vista Integrated Life Services provides a wide variety of service to our clients. Including, but not limited to: Traditional Mental Health Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, Marriage and Family Therapy, Early childhood education, Early childhood education with behavioral support, Elementary education support, Elementary education support with behavioral support, Social groups, and Respite care. We serve all ages and abilities.
Camp Stand By Me – Week-long and weekend sessions for children (ages 7 and up) and adults who have any disability at our 17-acre accessible camp in Vaughn, WA. Camp operates year-round.
Consumer Direct Washington – CDWA is Washington’s Consumer Directed Employer (CDE.) As the CDE, CDWA is part of the Home Care Workers Purpose Trust. The trust promotes good working conditions, economic security for workers, and worker voice and influence in the home care industry. Please follow the Getting Started instructions to complete the hiring process.
Korean Women’s Association In-Home Care – is committed to providing services that give those with disabilities support to remain as independent as possible.
Lifespan Respite of Washington offers programs, options and resources for children and youth, adults and elders, and specific conditions and populations.
Lutheran Community Services offers parenting education, child development activities, support groups, resource fairs, community referrals and connections to basic needs like food, clothing, health care, housing and employment. Caring and committed staff represent the communities and cultures they serve. A respite program for military families who have children with special needs is offered in the South Puget Sound district.
All Ways Caring Respite Care – our home care is always designed around an individual’s needs in their own living space. From short-term and transitional to life-long complex care, All Ways Caring ensures that individuals can continue to live independently with dignity in familiar surroundings, while receiving expert, compassionate care.
Alta Vista Integrated Life Services provides a wide variety of service to our clients. Including, but not limited to: Traditional Mental Health Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, Marriage and Family Therapy, Early childhood education, Early childhood education with behavioral support, Elementary education support, Elementary education support with behavioral support, Social groups, and Respite care. We serve all ages and abilities.
Camp Stand By Me – Week-long and weekend sessions for children (ages 7 and up) and adults who have any disability at our 17-acre accessible camp in Vaughn, WA. Camp operates year-round.
Consumer Direct Washington – CDWA is Washington’s Consumer Directed Employer (CDE.) As the CDE, CDWA is part of the Home Care Workers Purpose Trust. The trust promotes good working conditions, economic security for workers, and worker voice and influence in the home care industry. Please follow the Getting Started instructions to complete the hiring process.
Korean Women’s Association In-Home Care – is committed to providing services that give those with disabilities support to remain as independent as possible.
Lifespan Respite of Washington offers programs, options and resources for children and youth, adults and elders, and specific conditions and populations.
Lutheran Community Services offers parenting education, child development activities, support groups, resource fairs, community referrals and connections to basic needs like food, clothing, health care, housing and employment. Caring and committed staff represent the communities and cultures they serve. A respite program for military families who have children with special needs is offered in the South Puget Sound district.
Crisis Resources
9-8-8 -Nationwide Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Number
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 800-273-8255
Pierce County Crisis Line
1-800-576-7764
Ayuda En Español Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.
1-888-628-9454 sitio web
Crisis Text Line:
Text CONNECT to 741741
from anywhere in the USA, anytime,
about any type of crisis
Teen Link:
1.866.TeenLink • 866.833.6546
www.teenlink.org
Teen Link Flyer
9-8-8 -Nationwide Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Number
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 800-273-8255
Pierce County Crisis Line
1-800-576-7764
Ayuda En Español Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.
1-888-628-9454 sitio web
Crisis Text Line:
Text CONNECT to 741741
from anywhere in the USA, anytime,
about any type of crisis
Teen Link:
1.866.TeenLink • 866.833.6546
www.teenlink.org
Teen Link Flyer
