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Black, Indigenous and People of Color
Open Doors Multicultural Families
Connecting families in King County to information and referral services, with support in their own language.
Parent to Parent Diversidad Cultural (Español)
Statewide culturally relevant support and information to Spanish-speaking families.
PEACE NW Multicultural (Español)
Outreach to families of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and cultures in Southwest Washington. PEACE Multicultural works in tandem with other PEACE NW programs to ensure no one in need is turned away due to language or cultural diversity.
Support and Advocacy
Governed and staffed by people with developmental disabilities, Allies in Advocacy is a statewide organization advocates for policies and programs in all aspects of life.
The Arc of Washington State and Local Chapters
Information, support and advocacy for families and individuals. Chapters in Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Snohomish, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Whatcom Counties.
Twelve local chapters throughout the state.
Online information and local coordinators who help families understand the service system.
Provides emotional support and information to families statewide.
Support, training, information and resources to individuals and families in Pierce County and beyond.
Information, advocacy and training for families and individuals in Southwest Washington and beyond.
Support, connection, training and self-empowerment, with more than 25 chapters throughout the state. “We are people first and our disabilities are secondary. We are equal citizens in our community.”
Run by and for people with developmental disabilities who want to shape public policies that affect their lives.
Disability Resources
Brain Injury Association of Washington
Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound
Down syndrome Outreach, a Program of The Arc of Whatcom County
Down Syndrome of Snohomish County
South Puget Sound Up with Down Syndrome
University of Washington Autism Center
University of Washington Adult Autism Clinic
Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy
Additional Resources
Find links to state and national organizations and disability resources.