Resource Guide

PC2 is pleased to present the 11th edition of the

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.

Sincerely,

PC2 Staff

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		Service Dogs
Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound			assist_dog_club@hotmail.com	Tacoma : 98406	Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound Address 2522 N Proctor, #459 City Tacoma State WA Zip 98406 Email assist_dog_club@hotmail.com Website http://www.assistancedogclub.org/ Description 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.
Canine Companions for Independence		(866) 224-3647 (national headquarters)			Canine Companions for Independence MailingAddress PO Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Phone (866) 224-3647 (national headquarters) TollFree (800) 572-2275 Website https://www.cci.org/ Description Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Dogs for Better Lives		(541) 826-9220	info@dogsforbetterlives.org	Central Point : 97502	Dogs for Better Lives Address 10175 Wheeler Road City Central Point State OR Zip 97502 Phone (541) 826-9220 TollFree (800) 990-3647 TTY (541) 826-9220 Fax (541) 826-6696 Email info@dogsforbetterlives.org Website https://www.dogsforbetterlives.org Description Rescue dogs are professionally training to enhance lives, providing new freedom for the hard of hearing and bringing a new level of opportunity and independence for clients throughout the United States.
Guide Dogs for the Blind	California Campus	(415) 499-4000		San Rafael : 94903	Guide Dogs for the Blind AgencyName2 California Campus Address 350 Los Ranchitos Road City San Rafael State CA Zip 94903 Phone (415) 499-4000 Fax (415) 499-4035 Website https://www.guidedogs.com Description Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) has been creating partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. With exceptional client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision from throughout the United States and Canada. All of the services for our clients are provided free of charge, including personalized training and extensive post-graduation support, plus financial assistance for veterinary care, if needed. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers; we receive no government funding.
Guide Dogs for the Blind	National Office	(800) 295-4050	information@guidedogs.com		Guide Dogs for the Blind AgencyName2 National Office MailingAddress PO Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915 Phone (800) 295-4050 Email information@guidedogs.com Website https://www.guidedogs.com Description Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) has been creating partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. With exceptional client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision from throughout the United States and Canada. All of the services for our clients are provided free of charge, including personalized training and extensive post-graduation support, plus financial assistance for veterinary care, if needed. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers; we receive no government funding.
Guide Dogs for the Blind	Oregon Campus	(503) 668-2100		Boring : 97009	Guide Dogs for the Blind AgencyName2 Oregon Campus Address 32901 SE Kelso Road City Boring State OR Zip 97009 Phone (503) 668-2100 Fax (503) 668-2141 Website https://www.guidedogs.com Description Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) has been creating partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. With exceptional client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision from throughout the United States and Canada. All of the services for our clients are provided free of charge, including personalized training and extensive post-graduation support, plus financial assistance for veterinary care, if needed. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers; we receive no government funding.
Job Accommodations Network (JAN)	West Virginia University	(800) 526-7234	jan@askjan.org		Job Accommodations Network (JAN) AgencyName2 West Virginia University MailingAddress PO Box 6080, Morgantown, WV Phone (800) 526-7234 TTY (877) 781-9403 Fax (304) 293-5407 Email jan@askjan.org Website http://askjan.org Description 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.
NEADS (National Education of Assistance Dogs Services)		(978) 422-9064		Princeton : 01541	NEADS (National Education of Assistance Dogs Services) Address 305 Redemption Rock Trail South City Princeton State MA Zip 01541 Phone (978) 422-9064 Fax (978) 422-3255 Website https://neads.org/ Description NEADS (NEADS Inc. formerly known as National Education for Assistance Dog Services and Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans), is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was established in 1976 and has trained over 1,800 Service Dog teams since its founding. NEADS is accredited by Assistance Dogs International, the internationally recognized governing body that establishes industry standards and practices. Today, NEADS offers the widest array of service dog programs in the industry, while still holding true to our core mission of producing service dogs for individuals with disabilities. Please visit our website for more information regarding our programs.
Paws with a Cause		(616) 877-7297	paws@pawswithacause.org	Wayland : 49348	Paws with a Cause Address 4646 South Division City Wayland State MI Zip 49348 Phone (616) 877-7297 Fax (616) 877-0248 Email paws@pawswithacause.org Website https://www.pawswithacause.org/ Description Paws With A Cause enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally through custom-trained assistance dogs. PAWS increases awareness of the rights and roles of assistance dog teams through education and advocacy. PAWS trains service dogs for people with physical disabilities, seizure response dogs for people who have epilepsy, hearing dogs for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and service dogs for children with autism.

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