Pierce County Resource Guide to Services and Supports for Individuals
Who Experience Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
(section links below).
Please call our office at 253.564.0707 to make arrangements to pick up your copy!
Dear Reader:
This Pierce County Resource Guide is dedicated to the hard work and commitment of those who have endeavored
timelessly over the years to “keep the promise.”
We want to acknowledge the generous support of Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities
Program, in providing the funds to update and print this important comprehensive guide to services and supports
for individuals who experience intellectual/ developmental disabilities. This important tool will assist you in
navigating the public and private programs and services available throughout Pierce County and beyond.
The Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2) welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals
and families in finding the services and programs that best meet your needs. We are here to answer your calls
if you need further assistance. Whether you are an individual who experiences an intellectual/developmental
disability, have a family member who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, work within the disability
field, or are in the general community, we welcome your questions and concerns.
We acknowledge that, when compiling this complex list of resources, there are changes that can occur during the
production process. Please know that every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of agency
information.
Advocates for educational opportunities, health care services, SSI benefits, and vocational training for the blind. Also provides an information service, scholarships, legal assistance, magazine in braille, large print, digital cartridge, and via email (free to members), holds annual conference/convention with large trade show featuring the latest high- and low-tech devices for blind and visually impaired people, and holds annual legislative day in Washington, DC Referrals to education, rehabilitation, jobs, recreation & adaptive aid services. We host an Internet radio station, ACB Radio - visit www.acbradio.org for more information.
The Mission of the Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound (ADCPS) is to provide a safe, supportive environment for persons with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs and to provide educational opportunities for the local business community and the general public, including persons dedicated to the raising and training of assistance dogs.
Every student learns differently, and those with learning disorders may find the average classroom environment intimidating, especially in college. But with proper accommodations, support and preparation, students with learning disorders can not only find success, but excel in higher education. Get to know some of the common signs of learning disorders on our website, and get connected with the resources designed to help students with learning disabilities who are preparing for college, including scholarship information and expert advice for achieving academic success.
At Hope Clinic, your vision is our mission. Our combined skills and knowledge will help you attain optimal visually guided life skills. Hope Clinic specializes in empowering the individual through teamwork to build strong visually-guided lifeskills. We carefully design a vision therapy program to incrementally build upon your current visual skills, helping you achieve and excel to your highest potential. Those who benefit include people of all ages with visual system dysfunctions impacting reading and learning disabilites, dyslexia, ADD and ADHD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), autism, sports vision, special needs, depth perception problems, inability to see 3-D, and those who strive to reach their optimal academic achievement.
At Hope Clinic, your vision is our mission. Our combined skills and knowledge will help you attain optimal visually guided life skills. Hope Clinic specializes in empowering the individual through teamwork to build strong visually-guided lifeskills. We carefully design a vision therapy program to incrementally build upon your current visual skills, helping you achieve and excel to your highest potential. Those who benefit include people of all ages with visual system dysfunctions impacting reading and learning disabilites, dyslexia, ADD and ADHD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), autism, sports vision, special needs, depth perception problems, inability to see 3-D, and those who strive to reach their optimal academic achievement.
At Hope Clinic, your vision is our mission. Our combined skills and knowledge will help you attain optimal visually guided life skills. Hope Clinic specializes in empowering the individual through teamwork to build strong visually-guided lifeskills. We carefully design a vision therapy program to incrementally build upon your current visual skills, helping you achieve and excel to your highest potential. Those who benefit include people of all ages with visual system dysfunctions impacting reading and learning disabilites, dyslexia, ADD and ADHD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), autism, sports vision, special needs, depth perception problems, inability to see 3-D, and those who strive to reach their optimal academic achievement.
HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. HumanWare offers a wide range of innovative products, including the BrailleNote Touch, first Google certified braille tablet, the iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, Victor Reader, the world's leading family of digital audiobook players, the unique Prodigi family of desktop and portable vision and reading systems, and the ultra-portable explore line of electronic handheld magnifier. Please visit our website for more information on services and products.
Facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, employment providers, people with disabilities, their family members, and other interested parties with information on job accommodations, self-employment, small business opportunities, and related subjects.
Community Outreach Services Department staff serve residents in adult care facilities in the library's service area monthly. Large print books, audiobooks, movies, music and other materials are provided.
Residents of the library's service area who are confined to their homes may receive monthly visits by a Community Outreach Services Department staff member. Books and other materials are loaned and other library service needs are discussed.
A national technical assistance center, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, which partners with state deaf/blind projects to improve systems serving children (ages birth-21) who are deaf/blind. Extensive information and a variety of tools and resources related to combined vision and hearing loss are available on the NCDB website and via email.
The Washington Council of the Blind (WCB) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting opportunity, equality, and independence in the blind community through education, public awareness, and advocacy. WCB is a diverse state-wide consortium of local chapters committed to fostering lifestyles that reflect participation, productivity, independence, and dignity. Affiliated with the American Council of the Blind (ACB), WCB is the largest organization of blind consumers in Washington State.
The Washington Council of the Blind (WCB) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting opportunity, equality, and independence in the blind community through education, public awareness, and advocacy. WCB is a diverse state-wide consortium of local chapters committed to fostering lifestyles that reflect participation, productivity, independence, and dignity. Affiliated with the American Council of the Blind (ACB), WCB is the largest organization of blind consumers in Washington State.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Provides rehabilitation services and vocational rehabilation to those with low vision or who are blind. Serves children, youth, adults, and senior citizens.
Provides specialized, quality educational services to visually impaired and blind youth who reside on campus and through outreach services to students who remain in their local school districts.
Free service providing talking books and braille books by mail or download, including locally produced titles of Pacific Northwest authors and interests. The collections are also available for loan to agencies serving eligible patrons. Youth services include a summer reading program and special events throughout the state.
Wilson Clinical Services provides specialized services to the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and late deafened population throughout the state of Washington and the United States. These services are available to community centers, private individuals, group homes, prisons, courts, schools, and other places that are in need of specialized care.
