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Provides job search support, career exploration, computer use, training on resumes and cover letters, and interview preparation. Job training programs for youth, adults, and mature workers, as well as worker retraining.

Provides emotional support and information to families of children with developmental disabilities, delays, and ongoing health care needs

Serving families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Units are offered based on availability. Households generally pay 30% of their income for rent. Each property has its own application process; visit the Applicant Portals page to begin the application process.

Advocates for effective, humane, and therapeutic treatment in institutional settings. Facilities may include hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, Residential Habilitation Centers, enhanced services facilities, and immigration detention facilities.

Summer camp programs for adults and teens with developmental and physical disabilities.

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) are practitioners who deliver skilled speech therapy services to children. They work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Kids in Motion offers both Center-Based or Home-Based care.

An opportunity for members to have a fun weekend with friends while having a night on the town. Activities include Art Walk, evening strolls, in-house games and activities, and a fun place to hang out with friends.

Online library of resources that provide support, training, and information to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities.

Provides wheelchair lending and leasing for people that may only need equipment for a short time or cannot afford it otherwise. Rent-to-own may be available in specialty cases.

Non-profit organization that offers in-home care and support services to adults with developmental disabilities.

A program for adults (aged 16+) with developmental disabilities. Self-advocacy members are encouraged to develop and practice skills to become strong self-advocates.

Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Recreation Leader to receive one-on-one support to create an individualized, goal-oriented and community-based recreation experience. This service is highly flexible and allows for people to schedule sessions that are tailored and designed based on short-term and long-term goals.

Families that need support with services and resources meet with a trained Parent Advocate to formulate a strategy to obtain services tailored to the needs of their family member. These needs may include special education services, future planning for adult services such as guardianship, government assistance such as Medicaid, or conflict resolution regarding standards of care.

Advocacy opportunities that aim to ensure the needs of persons with developmental disabilities are met with appropriate health and social services.

Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Community Engagement provider to receive one-on-one support to introduce community resources and create lasting relationships, develop goals and strategies, and learn skills that will facilitate integration into the community. This program is contracted through DDA and must be approved by your case manager prior to program start.

Non-medical assistance for aging persons and those with disabilities living in their homes. Homecare workers do everything from housework (grocery shopping, laundry, dishes, etc.) to personal care (dressing, bathing, transferring, etc.). For all income levels, CCS brings affordable, personal care every day, sustaining those who are served with dignity in the home they cherish.

Works one-on-one with individuals to provide independent living skills training on various topics. Some examples include organizational and communication skills, budgeting, and learning how to get around the community independently.

SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is a free, confidential, and impartial Medicare counseling resource. Volunteer SHIBA advisors are highly experienced in counseling Medicare-eligible residents of all ages and backgrounds, trained to help you understand your rights and options by offering up-to-date information so you can make informed decisions related to your health insurance needs.

Support group focused on mental health counseling for parents who have children on the autism spectrum.

Investigates the extent to which individuals with disabilities retain their basic rights to make personal and financial decisions and how people in positions to assist them in exercising those rights respect, protect, and facilitate the individual’s expressed interests.

Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

Adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including climbing, swimming, pickleball, and biking.

Trade in old medical equipment that is in decent shape but needs a few repairs in exchange for new equipment of equal or lesser cost. Other equipment that is not medical or mobility related, such as a laptop, may be accepted for a trade in specialty cases.

Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

A free Parents’ Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs have fun while their caregivers get a break. Participants and their siblings have opportunities to make new friends, play games, do crafts, hear children’s stories, enjoy music, and more, while their parents get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities. Call for schedule.