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Early childhood preschool programs provide a language-based curriculum to students ages 3-4 who have been identified with developmental delays and qualify for special education services. Programs provide direct, integrated, and/or consultative services to students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education. Contact your school district to apply.
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Education
Preschool
Developmental Disability
Disability
Learning Disability
Children
The Arc of Whatcom County is partnering with partners4housing to provide free Residential Assessment (RA) to local families.
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Disability
Intellectual Disability
Developmental Disability
Housing
Help Find Housing
A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.
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Learning Disability
Children
Disability Screening
Preschool
Developmental Disability
Understand Disability
Disability
Provides resources and support for families and medical professionals looking for services for children birth to 21 in Whatcom County with known or suspected special health care needs.
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Disability
Navigating the System
Children
Health
Developmental Disability
Supports adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to thrive in their communities. Supports may include, but are not limited to personal care, financial support, budgeting, bill paying, cooking and cleaning, support making and attending medical appointments, positive behavior supports, and community integration.
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In-Home Support
Care
Adults
Independent Living
Disability
Developmental Disability
Serves children ages 3 through 5 who have a disability as well as students who do not have a disability (peer models). Students who qualify for Special Education services are enrolled and served as they turn 3 years of age. Children who do not qualify for Special Education services but who are ages 3 to 5 may apply to be enrolled.
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Preschool
Disability
Developmental Disability
Children
Education
Adaptive summer camp builds confidence and physical ability, and enables participants to enjoy the outdoors.
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Adults
Physical Disability
Daytime Care
Day Camp
Recreation
Developmental Disability
Children
Disability
Teens
Counseling for individuals with developmental delays is meant to help your loved one understand social elements in simple ways and apply them to their daily life.
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Daily Life Skills
Developmental Disability
Individual Counseling
Counseling
Care
Mental Health Care
Families needing information and education specifically related to Down syndrome are provided a trained Parent Advocate to address their needs. Families are also connected to other families to develop natural peer support through fun, family-friendly events throughout the year.
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Disability
Developmental Disability
Understand Disability
Families
A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.
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Children
Preschool
Developmental Disability
Disability Screening
Disability
Understand Disability
Learning Disability
Contracts with organizations throughout Whatcom County to provide services for people with developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers.
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Disability
Developmental Disability
Provides a range of advocacy services to help adults, youth, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities gain access to health and educational services and supports. These services include family resource and insurance navigation, and legal advocacy on issues related to access to healthcare and education.
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Developmental Disability
Children
Teens
Adults
Disability
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Trained behavioral health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, mental health counselors and other specialists. PeaceHealth Behavioral Health services can treat conditions including addiction, drug & alcohol abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, brain disorders, child development conditions, chronic pain, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.
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Mental Illness
Developmental Disability
Medications for Mental Health
Mental Health Care
Mental Health Evaluation
Addiction & Recovery
Substance Dependency
Substance Abuse Counseling
Health
Comprehensive collection of relevant Washington Administrative Code and guidance documents for people with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State.
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Understand Disability
Developmental Disability
Intellectual Disability
Counseling for individuals with developmental delays is meant to help your loved one understand social elements in simple ways and apply them to their daily life.
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Daily Life Skills
Developmental Disability
Individual Counseling
Counseling
Care
Mental Health Care
A seasonal program offered to Max Higbee members that incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship, map reading and navigation, plant identification, healthy hiking snacks, and trail games.
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Adults
Adult Daycare
Teens
Disability
Care
Intellectual Disability
Developmental Disability
Daytime Care
Recreation
In home care for adults and children with developmental disabilities, and individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Services include personal hygiene assistance, meal planning and preparation, housework and laundry, shopping for groceries and clothes, medication management and supervision, escort to medical appointments, bed and mobility transfers, respite services, and more.
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Children
Adults
Caregivers
Disability
In-Home Support
Developmental Disability
Care
A program for adults (aged 16+) with developmental disabilities. Self-advocacy members are encouraged to develop and practice skills to become strong self-advocates.
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Disability
Developmental Disability
Teens
Support Groups
Adults
Practical information provided through web-based trainings and workshops.
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Parents
Disability
Education
Developmental Disability
Works with Whatcom County businesses to provide employment services to people with disabilities in our community. Services include help with getting and keeping a job, job coaching and on-site support, goal setting and career consulting, resume writing and interviewing skills practice, and empowerment and advocacy.
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Work
Job Placement
Help Find Work
Resume Development
Developmental Disability
Disability
Adults
Mentoring
Interview Training
Skills & Training
Community home for adults with developmental disabilities.
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Adults
Care
Independent Living
Developmental Disability
Disability
Non-profit organization that offers in-home care and support services to adults with developmental disabilities.
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Disability
Developmental Disability
In-Home Support
Developmentally appropriate opportunities for three and four year olds who have been identified as having developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children learn and practice skills in all areas through large and small group participation, activity centers, and child-directed play.
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Education
Disability
Preschool
Developmental Disability
Learning Disability
Children
A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.
Categories
Disability
Children
Disability Screening
Preschool
Developmental Disability
Understand Disability
Learning Disability
Programs for people with developmental disabilities, including services for personal care, respite, employment, residential supports, and more.
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Disability
Developmental Disability