Disability Rights Washington (DRW)
(formerly Protection & Advocacy System)
315 - 5th Avenue South, Suite 850
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 324-1521; or in WA State: (800) 562-2702
Language interpreters are available via the AT&T Language Line.
Washington Relay (TTY) available via 711
Web:
http://disabilityrightswa.org/contact-us
DRW is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights
of people with disabilities statewide. We provide legal services for
disability rights violations. DRW is a member organization of the
National Disability Rights Network.
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 45340
Olympia, WA 98504-5340
(360) 725-3636; (360) 438-8007
Email: dvrcsr | at | dshs.wa.gov
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/
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Down Syndrome Association of Mid-Columbia (DSAMC)
Kasey McComas
101 E 6th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
(209) 300-3960; (509) 542-5000 (fax)
Email: info | at | dsamc.org
Web: http://www.dsamc.org
The DSAMC mission is to enhance the lives of individuals by providing
support, resources and information to families & community by
promoting awareness & acceptance. *
DSAMC sponsored a Wrightslaw program in 2015.
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Down Syndrome Community
5276 Old Mill Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-9027
Email: contact | at | downsyndromecommunity.org
Web: http://www.downsyndromecommunity.org
non-profit support group formed to enhance the lives of individuals/families/advocates
of those with Down syndrome through education, communication and advocacy.
* Down Syndrome Community sponsored
a Wrightslaw program in 2013.
Drum
Lessons with Ned Smith
15127 NE 24th St. #170
Redmond, WA 98052-5547
(425) 577-4777
Email: ned.zeppelin | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.nedzeppelin.com
Fantastic patient drum teacher, in addition we have a miracle worker
teaching karate, tap dance, ballet, and acting improv for kids with
special needs Saturdays.
Dynamic
Learning Services
Janell Schicker, M.A., CCC-SLP
7905 NE 13th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 696-4927
Email: tnjservices | at | msn.com
Web: http://www.DynamicLearningServices.net
Our highly effective therapies treat the root cause of learning disorders
including auditory processing disorders and dyslexia. We work with
ages 2 through adult.
Dyslexia
Mastered
Ruth Ann Youngberg, facilitator
Dyslexia Correction Consultant
15 High Cliff Lane
Bellingham, Washington 98229
(360) 366-7296; (360) 223-1697
Email: bryoungberg | at | peoplepc.com
Web: www.dyslexiamastered.com
This service provides correction in dyslexia related learning disabilities
like: dyslexia, disgraphia, discalcula, ADD, ADHD, balance problems,
time perception problems, etc. (Davis Dyslexia methods used.)
Early Childhood Services
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-0317; (360) 586-0126 (TTY)
Email: ashureen | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Web: http://www.k12.wa.us/
Easter Seals Washington
521 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 281-5700 (V/TTY); (800) 678-5708
Web: http://wa.easterseals.com/
Eastern Assistive Technology
Resource Center
West 606 Sharp
Spokane, WA 99201
(800) 214-8731 (V/TTY); (509) 328-9350 (V/TTY)
Email: Spokane | at | seals.org
Web: wata.org/wata/eatrc/index.htm
Eastside
Learning Community Middle School
Karen Kinney
12443 Bel-Red Road, Suite 380
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 453-6227; (425) 454-2976 (fax)
Email: karen | at | eastsidelearning.net
Web: http://www.eastsidelearning.net
ELC serves middle school students who have struggled in larger school
environments. We individualized academics, have hands on elective
classes and focus on social skills.
Edge
Foundation
Denise von Pressentin
2017 Fairview Avenue East, Suite I
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 390-0251; (206) 910-7515; (206) 329-3448 (fax)
Email: npeterson | at | edgefoundation.org
Web: http://edgefoundation.org
A non-profit organzation providing support, and coaching to ADHD students
so that they can be successful in school and life.
Education
Action Team
Dr. Mimi Walker
16237 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
(206) 234-5922
Email: mwalker | at | centurytel.net
Outcome-based advocacy and support for students with learning challenges
and their families. From homework or school projects to IEP meetings,
I can help.
Education
Maven
Phyllis Levine, PhD
2916 10th Place West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 850-9104; (206) 378-6988 (fax)
Email: phyl.levine | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.educationmaven.net
Independent Education and College Planning Consultant helping students
of all abilities and families navigate the college application process
and postschool transition
Educational
Consultation Assessment Network(TM)
Richard Dupuis, NCSP
P. O. Box 2625
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 440-2467
Email: wecan | at | q.com
ECAN(TM) provides educational consultation for individuals and families.
In addition, we contract with school districts to conduct educational
evaluations, provide staff development, and help ensure individuals
with disabilities receive appropriate services.
Educational
Consulting Services
Tom Weddle
7018 N. Belt, Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 325-6762; (509) 325-4035 (fax)
Email: TomWeddle | at | mac.com
I am a provider of behavioral and educational services to families
with children in the autism spectrum in the Spokane, Tri-Cities and
Northern Idaho areas. I specialize in creating developmentally and
behaviorally balanced approaches to remediating severe behavior issues
in children and adults with autism.
Lise
Ellner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 2711
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-6757; (206) 463-0758 (fax)
Email: liseellner | at | earthlink.net
Evergreen
Cognitive Learning Solutions
Helgi S. Douay, M.A.
Edison Place
201 North Rock Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 269-1774; (360) 736-4963 (fax)
Email: grnpsych | at | localaccess.com
Web: http://evergreencognitivelearningsolutions.com
Cognitive-Educational assessment and education therapeutics for all
struggling learners using Play Attention, BrainTrain Captain's Log,
Cognitive Aptitude Assessment System.
Exceptional
Families Network
13117 Canyon Rd E, Suite C
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 830-4368
Email: info | at | exceptional-families.org
Web: http://www.exceptional-families.org
We empower families that have children with special needs through
support, education and advocacy services.
The FAS (Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome) Family Resource Institute
P.O. Box 2525
Lynwood, WA 98036
(253) 531-2878; (800) 999-3429
Email: vicky | at | fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
Web: www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
Fetal
Alcohol and Drug Unit
Katy Jo Fox
180 Nickerson Street, Suite 309
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 543-7155; (206) 685-2903 (fax)
Email: fadu | at | u.washington.edu
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/
Provide info on their research findings, provide legal advocacy, and
provide a wide variety of information and resources on their website.
George
Andre Fields, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1700 7th Ave., Suite 2100
Seattle, WA 98101
(800) 567-1556; (206) 622-5679
Email: gafieldsdisabilitylaw | at | gmail.com
Attorney representing the disabled since 1992. Available for representation
in special education, SSI and SSD disability cases. Licensed in Washington
and Oregon.
First
Class Development and Learning Resources
Judith Russell
11605 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 573-5523
Email: FirstClassDLR | at | aol.com
Providing an effective drug free approach to Neurodevelopmental disorders
including ADD/ADHD, Autism/PPD, Developmental Delay and Sensory Disorders.
Promoting efficient neurological functioning and learning.
Joshua
Foreman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1037 NE 65th St #158
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 623-6750; (206) 374-2827 (fax)
Email: wsba20969 | at | yahoo.com
I am an attorney with Special Ed and anti-discrimination experience.
My son has ADHD and learning disabilities, and I understand!
Frameworks
CTR
Trisa Harris
11828 Slater Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(206) 715-2166
Email: info | at | frameworksctr.com
Web: http://www.frameworksctr.com
Frameworks CTR provides evaluation of needs; home and community based
behavior services; individual, family and group counseling; occupational
therapy, and speech and language therapy.
Kara
Freel-Sparks, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1941 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Suite B3-154
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 306-5466; (206) 850-8624
Email: kara | at | freelsparkslaw.com
Web: http://www.freelsparkslaw.com
Special education law firm dedicated to advocating for children with
special needs.
Futurity
Legal Services PLLC
Jackie Kettman-Thomas
2952 Limited Lane NW, Suite A
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 534-9791; (360) 534-0449 (fax)
Email: kettman-thomas | at | comcast.net
Legal assistance for families that need help working with their school
districts concerning their disabled children's education needs; special
needs trusts and estate planning services.
David
Girard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 33358
Seattle WA 98133
(206) 326-9812
Email: david.girard | at | comcast.net
Legal representation for persons with disabilities including cases
involving special education, employment, transportation and housing
discrimination, and other public accommodations litigation including
class litigation.
Glen
Eden Institute
A. Ronald Seifert, Ph.D.
19351 8th avenue NE Suite C
Poulsbo, WA 98370-8710
(360) 697-0125
(360) 697-4712 (fax)
Email: director | at | glenedeninstitute.com
Web: http://www.glenedeninstitute.com
Private School that accepts only complex students with history of
non-success in public and private schools. Ask if your student might
be eligible. We specilaize in complex issues.
Guided
Pathways - Support for Youth & Families
Susan Millender, Director
6625 S 190th St., Ste B108
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 236-8264
Email: info | at | guidedpathways.org
Web: http://www.guidedpathways.org
Families helping Families. We empower and support families and youth
struggling with behavioral, emotional or substance challenges in navigating
resources to achieve wellness and resilience.
Christine
R. Guzzardo, Ph.D.
Northwest Neurobehavioral Institute
421 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 310
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 456-3600; (509) 747-4420 (fax)
Email: dr.guzzardo | at | spokanebrain.com
Web: http://www.spokanebrain.com
Comprehensive neuropsychological, educational, & psychological
assessment of children & adolescents for diagnosis, IEP/school
planning, and treatment recommendations.
The
HANDLE Institute
May Walters
1300 Dexter Ave. N. Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 204-6000; (206) 860-3505 (fax)
Email: support | at | handle.org
Web: http://www.handle.org
HANDLE (Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency)
provides assessment and treatment for ADD/ADHD, Autism, Learning Differences,
CP, Brain Injury, more. Program is home-based and drug-free.
Hands
On Learning Solutions
3206 50th St. Ct. NW, Ste. 107
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-8188
Email: answers | at | hol-solutions.com
Web: http://www.hol-solutions.com
We are education specialists that provide diagnostic tutoring for
learning disabilities and dyslexia. We work with dysgraphia, auditory
processing, visual processing, memory, attention, and comprehension.
Handwriting
Stars
Mary Cater MS, OTR/L
1022 NW 177th Pl
Shoreline, WA 98177
(206) 707-4956
Email: handwritingstars | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.handwritingstars.com
Pediatric occupational therapist specializing in handwriting/keyboarding
(certified "Handwriting Without Tears" specialist) using
fine motor/sensory strategies customized to child's developmental
level/ school's handwriting curriculum.
Head Injury Support
Group
St. Peter Hospital
413 Lilly Road NE
Olympia, WA 98506
Heart
of Sailing - Bellingham
2625 Harbor Loop
Bellingham, WA 98225
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: Bellingham | at | heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children
as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent
or caregiver.
Heart
of Sailing - Seattle
3848 W. Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: Seattle | at | heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children
as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent
or caregiver.
Highland
Center, City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services
Kim Indurkar
14224 Bel-Red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 452-7686; (425) 452-7841 (fax)
Email: Kindurkar | at | bellevuewa.gov
Highland Center provides recreation for youth and adults with physical
and developmental disabilities. Programs include; cooking, dance,
sports, drama, fitness, arts, day camps and more.
Home
Care Referral Registry of Southwest Washington
11818 SE Mill Plain Blvd Suite 415
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 896-9695 Ext. 22; (360) 567-3036; (360) 896-9732 (fax)
Email: homecarereferralregistry | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://hcqa.wa.gov
Non-Profit offering free referrals for individuals receiving Medicaid
in-home services to find caregivers. All providers background checked.
Serves Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat and Wahkiakum Counties.
IDEA Early Intervention
Parent Participation Coordinator
Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Program
6316 South 12th
Tacoma, WA 98465
(360) 902-8489; (800) 298-3543; (253) 565-2266 (V/TTY)
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip/
In-Your-Home
Tutoring
Dr. Judy Blum-Anderson
4622 Noon Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 220-2061
Email: tutoring | at | premier1.net
Web: http://www.in-your-hometutoring.com
One-on-One Tutoring in your home by certified teachers. All grades-all
subjects.
Independent
Educational Assessments & Advocacy
Usholé Monjok - M.A; M.S
P O Box 11631
Olympia, WA 98508
(360) 355-9058; (360) 934-4016 (fax)
Email: psych.monjok | at | gmail.com
Web: http://facebook.
com/edu.evaluations
Certified and experienced school psychologist providing comprehensive
evaluations, IEEs, consultation and advocacy in the greater Olympia
area for special needs children
Infant Toddler Early
Intervention Program
Early Intervention Part C Coordinator
Department of Social & Health Services/
Division of Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 45201
Olympia, WA 98504-5201
(360) 902-8490; (360) 902-7864 (TTY)
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip/
Innovative
Services NW
Launda Carroll
10401 NE Fourth Plain Rd., Suite 101
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 892-5142; (360) 892-2157 (fax)
Web: www.innovativeservicesnw.org
We are a 41-year-old nonprofit agency offering therapy services
and daycare for children with disabilities and well are crisis and
respite services.
Institute
for Specialized Instruction
Carolyn Miller
13401 Bel-Red Road, #B10
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 649-8976; (425) 649-8977 (fax)
Email: admissions | at | dartmoor.org
Web: http://www.dartmoor.org
We offer customized one-on-one instruction, credit or supplemental,
for Special Education students and school districts. Five campuses:
Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville, Issaquah.
Integral
Potential
Dr. Daniel Kaufman
1800 Westlake Ave. N #303
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 408-7197; (206) 577-4559 (fax)
Email: drdankaufman | at | comcast.net
Coach, Psychotherapist, for late teens and young adults with Aspergers.
Educational consulting and advocacy for families with children with
Autism. Thirty years as special educator.
International Dyslexia
Association
Puget Sound Branch (AK, ID, MT, SD, WA)
President
P.O. Box 1054
Renton, WA 98057-1054
(206) 382-1020
IslandWood
Marketing Communications Manager
4450 Blakely Avenue NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 855-4300; (206) 855-4301 (fax)
Email: information | at | islandwood.org
Web: www.islandwood.org
IslandWood is an outdoor learning center designed to inspire lifelong
learning and stewardship in children and adults through programs integrating
science, technology and the arts.
Kathi
L. Jackson, Clinical Psychologist
2731 Wetmore Avenue, STE 240
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 740-3181; (425) 740-3182 (fax)
Email: kathijackson | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://kathijackson.com
I provide assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults
with a wide range of disabilities. I work with children age three
and beyond.
Don
Jacobs, Esq.
Attorney at Law
514 West 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 695-1624
Email: nwinjurylawcenter | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.nwinjurylawcenter.com/
Vancouver law firm specializing in disability litigation as well as
education through out the state.
Larry
A. Jones, J.D.
Christine Thompson Ibrahim, J.D.
Elizabeth Brownhill, J.D.
Law Offices of Larry A. Jones
2118 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 405-3240
Email: lawjones | at | oz.net
Web: www.seattledisabilitylaw.com
Legal services for persons in the state of Washington with developmental,
intellectual and cognitive disabilities -- and their families -- including:
litigation, wills and trusts, guardianships, Medicaid planning, Social
Security appeals, etc.
Just
Like Home Childcare & Preschool, Inc.
Kathy Miller
345 SW Brislawn Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-8646; (509) 493-8645 (fax)
Email: justlikehomeinc | at | charter.net
Web: http://www.justlikehomeinc.com
Licensed Childcare. Preschool. Special Needs. Open 24 hours. Daycare
Kadlec
Regional Medical Center
Kathy Gregory, CCC-SLP, BRS-CL
888 Swift Blvd.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 942-2660
Email: speechpoodle | at | yahoo.com
Full range of occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Services
provided by therapists specializing in pediatrics. Free screenings
available by appointment.
Jill
Kennedy, M.Ed. NBCT, Special Education Consultant
6303 E 10th Av
SpoakenValley, WA 99212
(509) 879-0067; (509) 487-4316 (fax)
Email: jillkennedy.consulting | at | yahoo.com
I am both a parent and a professional. Specializing in: Early Childhood
Special Education, evaluations, advocacy, behavior issues, autism,
parent training, and in home therapy.
Learning Disabilities Association
of Washington
Cyd Imel
16315 NE 87th Street Suite B-11
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 882-0820; (425) 861-4642 (fax)
Email: cimel | at | ldawa.org
Web: http://ldawa.org
The LDA of Washington specializes in the field of learning disabilities
and Attention Deficit Disorder.
Jennifer
Lee Individual and Family Therapist
3216 NE 45th Place Suite 303W
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 383-5995
Email: Jennifer | at | JLeeMSW.com
Web: http://www.JLeeMSW.com
Jennifer is a Licensed Social Worker providing therapy for issues
including behavioral and emotional problems of all types. Offices
in Seattle and Bellevue.
Jensen
Law Office, PLLC
Derek W. Jensen
10402 Holman Road N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 547-1412
Email: derek | at | jensenestatelaw.com
Web: http://www.jensenestatelaw.com
We are an estate planning and elder law firm and can assist parents
with Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts.
Lifespan
Psychological Services, P.S.
P.O. Box 11704
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-7782; (206) 780-1964 (fax)
Email: scurtis | at | lifespanps.com
Web: http://www.lifespanps.com
We provide psychological and education services for people throughout
the lifespan. We provide individual, group and family therapy. We
specialize in assessment/intervention with children demonstrating
behavioral, learning, and/or developmental difficulties.
Lindamood-Bell®
Bellevue Learning Center
3055 112th Avenue NE, Suite 108
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-6288; (425) 827-0601 (fax)
Email: bellevue.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/bellevue-wa-learning-center
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Dr.
Janet Look Ed.D.
3626 NE 45th St, Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 525-3210
Developmental Delays, Asperger's Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Assessment,
Achievement Testing, School Readiness, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
MacKenzie
Tutoring
Dave MacKenzie
4732 45th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-0694
Email: d_k_mackenzie | at | hotmail.com
Tutoring available in Math, Sciences, French, Language Arts. Fee and
location determined by agreement. BS in math, minor in french from
Seattle U. I am an Ed student PLU and intern math teacher at Hazen
HS Renton.
Wendy
B. Marlowe, Ph.D., ABPP
901 Boren Ave, Suite 610
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-5217; (206) 623-2337 (fax)
Email: wbmarlowe | at | comcast.net
Web: http://wendymarlowephd.com
Dr Marlowe is a clinical neuropsychologist and language pathologist
who serves all ages with TBI, LD, school problems, developmental and/or
behavioral disorders, hearing and deaf. Testing and follow up, IEPs
Mental Health Division
Department of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45320
Olympia, WA 98504-5320
(360) 902-0790
MetDESK:
Special Needs Planning
Steven B. Schwartz
225 108 Ave NE, # 450
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 945-1419; (425) 454-6318 (fax)
Email: sschwartz | at | metlife.com
Web: http://www.sschwartz.metlife.com
MetDESK: MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids. Providing
special needs planning, resources and advocacy for families who have
children with special needs.
Military
Special Families Parent Support Group
Wendy Kruse
7087 Killeen Place SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-2142
Email: militaryspecialfamiliessupport | at | gmail.com
Providing support for all Exceptional Families within the military.
Mind
Builders Tutoring
Jerry Craft
21007 231st Ave S.E.
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(615) 290-6070
Email: jctutoringservices | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.facebook.com/mindbuilders.tutoring
I am a fully-licensed educator who specializes in private, in-home,
one-on-one tutoring. I tutor all subjects K-12, and have ample experience
with special-needs students.
Minton
Learning Services
Katherine Minton, PhD
7739 SW Capitol Hwy, Suite 230
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 490-1904
Email: dr.kminton | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.mintonlearning.com
Comprehensive diagnostic educational testing, learning disabilities
documentation elementary to college. Focus on strengths, contributing
causes of learning difficulties and recommendations to reach student's
highest potential.
Move
Beyond Limits
Irene Pasternack, GCFP
15650 NE 24th St, Suite C3
Bellevue, WA 98008
(206) 713-8583
Email: irene | at | movebeyondlimits.com
Web: http://www.movebeyondlimits.com
Anat Baniel Method for children with special needs. Improves movement,
coordination, and learning.
Music
Therapy Sno-King
Wendy Zieve
411 N. 190th St.
Shoreline, WA 98133-3852
(206) 542-5808
Email: wzieve | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.wendyzieve.com
Social skills through group music sessions, toddler through adult.
Adapted music lessons. School residencies, will visit facilities.
Music
Works Northwest
Jennifer Hastings
14360 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 102
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 644-0988 Ext. 158; (206) 355-0657
Email: therapyatmusicworks | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://musicworksnw.org
Music therapy with children and adults with disabilities, specializing
in sensory-motor organization for all forms of autism, cerebral palsy,
down syndrome, et al.
NAMI Washington
4305 Lacey Blvd, Suite 8
Lacey, WA 98503
(800) 877-2649 (in WA)
Email: namiwa | at | olywa.net
Web:
http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?Site=NAMI_Washington
National Adult Literacy
& Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD)
Academy for Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1202
(202) 884-8185; (800) 953-2553; (202) 884-8429
(fax); (202) 884-8422
National
Alliance for Autism Research
Pacific Northwest Office
Anna Shaffer
1370 Stewart St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 464-5182; (206) 622-2970 (fax)
Email: PacificNW | at | naar.org
Web: www.naar.org
To fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based
approaches that seek to determine the causes, prevention, effective
treatments and, ultimately, a cure for autism spectrum disorders.
National
Organization for Chronically Ill Kids (NOCK)
Mitchell S. Owens, President
P.O. Box 1822
Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 238-0407
Email: info | at | NOCKonline.org
Web: www.NOCKonline.org
Provide funding for assistive technology devices such as wheelchair
seating systems and AAC devices to disabled, chronically ill children.
Neuroeducation, Inc., P.C.
Pat Sharp, Ph.D., Clinic Director
905 W. Riverside Suite 208
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-0165; (509) 747-8016 (fax)
Email: neuroeducation | at | comcast.com
Web: www.neuroeducation.com
Providing psychological and academic services for students of
all ages since 1978. We have a doctoral level team of psychologists
and counselors. Educational challenges are treated through our Learning
Clinic.
New
Horizon School
Margaret Soularie
1111 South Carr Road
Renton, WA 98031
(425) 226-3717; (425) 226-4605 (fax)
Email: msoularie | at | new-horizon-school.org
Web: http://www.new-horizon-school.org
Providing education to students grades 4-12 with learning disabilities,
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, disorders of executive function, and
other learning differences.
*
Northwest Autism Center
25 W. 5th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 328-1582; (877) 376-3335 (fax)
Email: info | at | nwautism.org
Web: http://www.nwautism.org
An information, referral and family support center offering conferences,
workshops, presentations and consultations. Our website has uptodate
news and events to connect families, educators and providers.
* Northwest Autism Center sponsored a Wrightslaw program in 2009.
Northwest
Behavioral Associates
3003 Northup Way, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 822-6442
Email: sshook | at | nba-autism.com
Web: http://www.nba-autism.com
Our Mission: Is to provide individualized therapy and education for
children with autism and related disorders, and their families, and
to promote awareness of autism in the community.
Northwest Disability
Business Technical Assistance Center
GCDE-NWDBTAC
P.O. Box 9046
Olympia, WA 98507-9046
(360) 438-4116 (V/TTY)
Email: krutherford | at | esd.wa.gov
Northwest
K-8 Learning Support, Inc.
Margaret Kulkin
P.O. Box 6
Edmonds, WA 98020
(206) 714-6392
Email: mkulkin | at | nwk8learningsupport.com
Web: http://www.nwk8learningsupport.com
I provide one-on-one academic support for students. I am a certificated
teacher with special education experience. I am also an OSPI approved
Supplementary Education Service Provider for 2010/2011.
Northwest
Neurobehavoral Institute
421 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 310
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 456-3600; (509) 747-4420 (fax)
Email: stacithompson | at | spokanebrain.com
Web: http://www.spokanebrain.com
Learning services & intervention for: word decoding, reading comprehension,
spelling, written expression, math, study skills coaching , improved
learning habits.
Northwest
Reading Clinic, Inc.
Diane MW Budden, M.S. Ed, Dir.
12000 NE 95th St., Ste. 506
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 891-4488; (360) 449-3714 (fax)
Email: nwrc | at | frontier.com
Web: http://www.northwestreadingclinic.com
Northwest Reading Clinic is a diagnostic center with over thirty years
experience diagnosing and treating reading, spelling, processing and
comprehension difficulties.
Nurtured
Heart.Net
Tammy F. Small
7132 134th CT SE
Newcastle, WA 98059
(425) 221-0171
Email: tammyfsmall | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.nurturedheart.net
Using Howard Glasser's transforming system of relationship to coach
and train families of intensely spirited children, providing supporting
tools in classroom and home.
NW
Disability Law Office
Mary McKnew
7840 Warbler Court SE
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 459-0554; (360) 459-0359 (fax)
Email: mmcknew | at | comcast.net
Legal representation or coaching for parents or people with disabilities
facing discrimination on the basis of disability.
Office of Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Services
Department of Social and Health Services
P. O. Box 45300
Olympia, WA 98504-5301
(360) 902-8000 (V/TTY); (360) 753-0699 (TTY); (800) 422-7930 (Voice
message only); (800) 422-7941 (TTY message only)
Email: curtigl | at | dshs.wa.gov
Office of State Coordinator
of Vocational Educatin for Students with Disabilities
Special Needs and OCR
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-0555; (360) 664-3631 (TTY)
Email: colorsey | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Olympia
Parents of Special Needs Kids
c/o The Wyatt Holliday Foundation
Therese Holliday
855 Trosper Rd. SW # 108-202
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 507-0944
Email: info | at | wyattshouse.org
Web: http://spclneedsparents.meetup.com/3/
Offers support, networking, events, speakers, information, advocacy
and much more in the Greater Olympia Area. All disabilities welcomed
- child care available onsite! We love kids! Join us, won't you?
Greg
Overstreet, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1110 S. Capitol Way, Suite 225
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 753-7510; (206) 801-7510; (360) 539-0038 (fax)
Email: greg | at | alliedlawgroup.com
Web: http://www.alliedlawgroup.com
A law firm which fights to obtain documents from schools under the
Public Records Act. Greg has a child with special needs.
Pacific
Northwest Childcare Network
Kathy Miller
345 SW Brislawn Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-8646; (509) 493-8645 (fax)
Email: justlikehomeinc | at | charter.net
Web: http://www.pnwccn.com
Networking group for Licensed Childcare providers. STARS classes and
workshops. NO membership dues! Referral service, chat group.
Parent
Learning Solutions, LLC
Kristine Manning, Founder
5919 Elizabeth Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(509) 868-8861
Email: klw | at | coachkristine.com
Web: http://inclusivelearning.us
Special Education Advocate. I help parents with kids with developmental
disabilities to obtain a free appropriate education. My work transforms
parents into their child's greatest advocate.
Parent Teacher Association
(PTA)
Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers
2003 65th Avenue, West
Tacoma, WA 98466-6215
(253) 565-2153; (800) 562-3804 (in WA only)
Parent
to Parent Power
1118 S 142nd St.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 531-2022
Email: ylink | at | aa.net
Parent to Parent Support
Programs
4738 172nd Ct. SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(800) 821-5927 (in WA, OR and ID)
Email: statep2p | at | earthlink.net
Web: www.arcwa.org
Parent to Parent is a statewide network of programs that provide support,
information and education to families who have children with special
needs.
Passages
Family Support
Volunteers of America-Spokane
525 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 892-9241
Email: passages_spokane | at | hotmail.com
We provide support, education and advocacy to families raising children/adolescents
with complex mental health needs.
PAVE
- Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment
6316 S 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 565-2266; (800) 572-7368; (253) 566-8052 (fax)
Email: pave | at | wapave.org
Web: http://www.wapave.org
PAVE provides support, assistance, training, information and referrals
to families, individuals with disabilities, professionals and others
to address the various needs of the individual through our programs.
Payne
& Associates, Inc.
Nancie Payne, Ph.D
205 Lilly Rd NE
Bldg. B, Ste A
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 491-7600; (360) 491-0196 (fax)
Email: jennie | at | payneandassociates.com
Web: http://www.payneandassociates.com
Provide direct services to adults and adolescents who have non-apparent
cognitive disabilities. Services include Assessment & Evaluation,
Counseling, Coaching, Consultation, Employment support, Instruction
& Tutoring.
PC
Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
3611 South D Street #A
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 564-0707; (206) 890-8552; (253) 564-0702 (fax)
Email: julie | at | pc2online.org
Web: http://pc2online.org
Information, education and referral for individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families throughout Pierce County. Comprehensive
Newsletters, informative meetings, extensive website.
Pediatric
Therapy Center
Dick Burkenpas
630 North Chelan Avenue, Suite A-1
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-6001; (509) 662-4562 (fax)
Email: info | at | pediatrictherapycenter.org
Web: http://www.pediatrictherapycenter.org
Our center provides developmental assessment and therapy for children,
who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities or delays.
Portland
Auditory Processing Diagnostics
Laura Polich, Ph.D., CCC,
825 NE 20th Avenue, #230
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 806-1498; (503) 805-5350
Email: portlandapd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.portlandapd.com
Portland APD specializes in Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations.
Dr. Polich is a licensed audiologist, focusing exclusively on APD
, serving Oregon and southwest Washington State.
Positive
Behavior Supports Corp
Joslyn Mintz, PhD, BCBA-D
1100 Dexter Ave N., Suite 100
Puget Sound Area
(855) 832-6727; (772) 675-9100 (fax)
Email: jmintz | at | teampbs.com
Web: http://www.teampbs.com
We provide a variety of ABA services to meet the needs of individuals,
families and systems. These services include trainings, consultations,
and behavioral interventions.
Positive
Family Solutions
Isabelle Zehnder
1701 NW 1st Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 723-5253; (360) 903-3951
Email: coaching | at | positivefamilysolutions.com
Web: http://www.positivefamilysolutions.com
Certified Family Coach specializing in family and teen issues. Provide
support via one-on-one coaching, teleclasses, workshops, etc. Also
prepare written materials for parents and teens.
Programs for Children
with Special Health Care Needs
Community & Family Health
Department of Health
P.O. Box 47830
Olympia, WA 98504-7830
(360) 236-3703
PROVAIL
3670 Store Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 363-7303
Web: http://www.provail.org/
Psychologist
Mariam Araujo, Ph.D.
14920 Westminster Way N. #1A
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 226-9689; (206) 306-9997 (fax)
Email: mariam-araujo | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.mariamaraujo.com
Diagnostic and formal assessments, therapy and school consultation
for children and adolescents. Also serving Spanish speaking children
and families.
Puget
Sound Educational Consultants
Caroline Mass
4584 NE 89th St.
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 527-1869; (206) 719-5603
Email: carolinemass | at | comcast.net
Special Education teacher w/ experience in elementary and secondary
education will help you navigate the education system. Assistance
w/ IEP's and 504 Plans and transition beyond high school.
Puzzle
Pieces
Debi Adie
21818 80th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 771-0735
Email: debi | at | puzzlepieces-dys.com
Certified tutor in Barton Reading & Spelling system. An Orton-Gillingham
based system designed for people with dyslexia.
Quest
Therapeutic Camps, Inc.
Robert Field, Ph.D.
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #125
San Ramon, CA 94583
(800) 313-9733; (925) 743-1937 (fax)
Email: questcamps | at | questcamps.com
Web: http://www.questcamps.com
Research support, innovative 8-week summer and 30-week Afterschool
program for children/adolescents with social and emotional problems.
Daily group therapy-Bellevue, Wa.
Read
Right
Mervina Sturgeon
310 West Birch Street
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 545-4443; (800) 427-9440; (360) 427-0177 (fax)
Email: mdstearns | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.readright.com
Read Right offers literacy tutoring for individuals, schools, and
workforce. Live, interactive online tutoring is available 1-on-1 or
group. Proven success for dyslexia diagnosis.
Reading
Writing Thinking
Kendra Wagner
1707 NE 95th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 947-4478; (206) 523-9590
Email: kendra9 | at | mindspring.com
Web: http://www.readingwritingthinking.net
Besides her private practice in tutoring and specialized instruction,
Kendra also demystifies the educational jargon and curriculum mazes
for you.
Robert
Redmond, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Hennessey, Edwards, Hipperson & Redmond, P.S.
1403 S. Grand Blvd Ste. 201-S
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 455-3713; (509) 455-3718 (fax)
Email: rr | at | hennessey-edwards.com
Web: http://hennessey-edwards.com
Eastern Washington attorney in special education and disability law
Regional ADA Technical
Assistance Agency
Northwest DBTAC
WA State Governor's Committee on Disability Issue & Employment
P.O. Box 9046, MS 6000
Olympia, WA 98507-9046
(360) 438-4116 (V/TTY)
Heather
Rekhi, Esq.
Attorney at Law
999 Third Avenue, Suite 2525
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 388-5887; (206) 577-3924 (fax)
Email: hkrekhi | at | rekhilawfirm.com
Web: http://www.rekhilawfirm.com
Attorney with Master's degree in Special Education representing parents
and children in special education law disputes. Also represent individuals
in disability discrimination and ADA claims.
Responding
to Autism Center
Christine Lindgren
4206 W 24th Ave Suite 101
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 591-1205; (509) 931-0881 (fax)
Email: info | at | respondingtoautism.net
Web: http://www.respondingtoautism.net
Dedicated to providing the best practices for treatment of Autism
Spectrum Disorders. With over 15 years of experience in the field,
we bring an understanding of the many obstacles encountered, support
needed, and joy that can come from teaching or having a child with
special needs.
Maryann
Rhodey
Educational Therapist/PACE Provider
10398 NE 17th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 462-6308
Web: http://mrhodey.processingskills.com
Certified Special Education teacher; parent advocate; tutor K-8 all
areas of special needs; PACE (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement)provider
- my business caters to special needs students and their families.
Kasha
Roseta, Esq.
Attorney at Law
323 First Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 623-1225; (206) 284-2245 (fax)
Email: kasha | at | shawlawgrouppllc.com
Web: http://www.shawlawgrouppllc.com/
Our firm helps children with special needs and disciplinary issues
to obtain meaningful educational progress and empowers their parents
to become effective advocates.
Heather
Scheer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
11719 SE 216 Court
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 650-4358; (206) 339-2610 (fax)
Email: hmscheer-slp | at | comcast.net
Robin
L Scott, Esq.
Attorney at Law
602 Maple Ave., Suite 208
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 863-1800; (425) 231-3220; (360) 282-1655 (fax)
Email: robinlscottlaw | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.robinlscottlaw.com
Advocacy in special ed/education law, in addition to bankruptcy, consumer
law, elder law, guardianship, family law, obesity-related legal services
Scottish Rite Center
for Childhood Language Disorders
P.O. Box 6203
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-9792
Scottish Rite Center
for Childhood Language Disorders
P.O. Box 4144
Olympia, WA 98501-0144
(360) 357-5933
Scottish Rite Center
for Childhood Language Disorders
1155 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102-4397
(206) 324-6293; (206) 324-3332
(fax)
Scottish Rite Center
for Childhood Language Disorders
Spokane Masonic Center
West 1108 Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201-1197
(509) 838-2310
Scottish Rite Center
for Childhood Language Disorders
Masonic Center
2500 NE 78th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665-0675
(360) 574-9972
Scottish Rite Center
for Childhood Language Disorders
811 North Chelan Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801-2027
(509) 662-7607
Scottish Rite Center
for Childhood Language Disorders
510 North Naches Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901-2494
(509) 457-6143
Seattle
Asperger Parent Support Group
(206) 568-7634
Email: seattleaspergers | at | yahoo.com
Seattle
Special Education Advisory and Advocacy Council
(206) 252-0759
Email: seattleseaac | at | yahoo.com
Secondary Education
and Career Preparation
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-2062; (360) 664-3631 (TTY)
Email: kkester | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Sendan
Center
1616 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 305-3275; (360) 655-5340 (fax)
Email: smookherjee | at | sendancenter.com
Web: http://www.sendancenter.com
Multidisciplinary, evidence-based mental and behavioral healthcare
for children and adolescents: Autism Diagnosis and Treatment; Psychiatry
and Psychotherapy; IEP Advocacy Services; Learning Disorders Diagnosis
and Treatment.
Bridget
B. Shaw, Esq.
Attorney at Law
323 First Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 623-1225; (206) 284-2245 (fax)
Email: bridget | at | shawlawgrouppllc.com
Web: http://www.shawlawgrouppllc.com/
Attorney advocate. Our firm helps children with special needs and
disciplinary issues to obtain meaningful educational progress and
empowers their parents to advocate effectively.
Skagit
Parent Coalition
SPARC
320 Pacific Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 610-6403
Email: joy.caldwell | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.skagitparentcoalition.org
We provide advocacy training, information and education to families
regarding resources and services available to people with developmental
disabilities.
Skagit
Valley Dyslexia Solutions
Sommer Holt
404 South First St., Suite 200C
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 420-6258
Email: sommerholt | at | me.com
Web: http://skagitdyslexia.com
Provides multisensory research-based instruction for children with
dyslexia. Certified in the Barton System, as well as trained in Lindmood-Bell:
Seeing Stars, and LiPS.
S.M.A.R.T.
Families
Marci Schneider
2910 Cedarwood Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(512) 589-7962
Email: smartfamilies | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.smartfamilies.biz
I offer in-home family education for children who have special needs.
The goal is to encourage families to teach their children themselves
in the environments that matter to them.
Solutions
and Changes
Tatyana Shepel
1700 NW Gilman Blvd. Suite 205
Issaquah, WA 98027
(206) 605-9207; (425) 427-2477 (fax)
Email: doctorshepel | at | me.com
Web: http://drshepel.com
Dr. Shepel conducts comprehensive neuropsychological, cognitive, and
psychological evaluations for school-aged children and adults with
ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems.
S-O-S
Research
Stephanie A. Scott
P.O. Box 5172
San Jose, CA 95051
(206) 236-0060
Email: sscottparentcoach | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.sos-research.com
Parent Coach providing support via telephone to parents with concerns
for siblings of children with special needs. In-person support if
local to Seattle area.
SPD
Parent Connections
Carrie Fannin
227 Bellevue Way #391
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 765-4741
Email: SPDWashington | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.sensoryplanet.com
We are a program of The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation. We
sponsor free support groups and educational programs in King and Snohomish
Counties, actively participate in community awareness events and coordinate
no-host family events.
Special Education Section
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-6733; (360) 586-0126 (TTY)
Email: speced | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Web: http://www.k12.wa.us/
Specialized
Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
6316 S 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(800) 572-7368; (253) 565-2266; (253) 566-8052 (fax)
Email: stomp | at | washingtonpave.com
Web: http://www.stompproject.org
Provides military parents with individual assistance & information
about rights/responsibilities in special education services for their
children located in the United States or overseas. STOMP serves all
military families stationed in the United State and overseas.
Spokane
Autism Cooperative
P.O. Box 8414
Spokane, WA 99203.
(509) 624-3323, (509) 468-9443
Email: SpokaneAC | at | aol.com
Parent support, advocacy, information and speakers.
Spokane
County Parent Coalition
Gregg Osborne
320 E 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 328-6326; (509) 328-6342 (fax)
Email: gosborne | at | arc-spokane.org
Web: http://arc-spokane.org
Spokane
Guilds' School
West 2118 Garland
Spokane WA 99205
(509) 326-1651; (509) 326-1658 (fax)
Spokane Guilds' School provides evaluation, assessment, and early
intervention services for children birth to three with developmental
delays.
Spring
Academy
Ryan Malone, Principal, M.Ed.
9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 125
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 363-3600
Email: Principal | at | SpringAcademy.com
Web: http://www.SpringAcademy.com
Spring Academy is a 1-to-1, private, alternative school. We offer
full-time, part-time and summer school for students challenged with
ADHD, ASD, anxieties or learning disabilities.
State Developmental
Disabilites Program
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45310
Olympia,WA 98504-5310
(360) 902-8484
State Department of
Education: Special Education
Special Education Section
Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-6733
State Vocational Rehabilitation
Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Social and Health Services
P.O. Box 45340
Olympia, WA 98504-5340
(360) 438-8008
Summit Assistance Dogs
5458 W. Shore Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-5609; (360) 293-4675; (360) 293-9506
(fax)
Email: gooddogs | at | cnw.com or dhall | at | home.com
Web: http://www.summitdogs.org/
Surpass
the Class Literacy & Learning Center, LLC
Beth Miller, M.Ed.
211 Taylor St., Suite 31A
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 774-5190; (866) 831-9659 (fax)
Email: info | at | SurpasstheClass.com
Web: http://www.SurpasstheClass.com
Educational therapist specializing in remediation for students with
language-based learning differences. One-on-one, multi-sensory structured
language teaching. Wilson Reading System certified.
Sweet
Mediation and Legal Services
DJ Sweet, M.Ed., J.D.
3340 Shadow Glen Blvd
Silverdale, WA 98383
(855) 357-9338; (360) 200-1805 (fax)
Email: info | at | sweetmls.com
Web: http://www.sweetmls.com/
A law firm founded by an experienced educator providing legal representation
and mediation services for families impacted by the needs of a special
education student.
Sylvan
Learning, North Seattle
Paul Johnson
12317 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 838-5274; (206) 297-4595; (206) 838-5277 (fax)
Email: tutoring | at | sylvanseattle.com
Web: http://www.sylvanseattle.com/tutoring
We provide custom tutoring programs, private in-home tutors, and flexible
summer tutoring options. We work with a wide range of special needs
students.
Sylvan
Learning of Seattle, Ballard
Paul Johnson
2232 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 297-4595; (206) 838-5274; (206) 297-4597 (fax)
Email: tutoring | at | sylvanseattle.com
Web: http://www.sylvanseattle.com/tutoring
We provide custom tutoring programs, private in-home tutors, and flexible
summer tutoring options. We work with a wide range of special needs
students.
Synapse
Learning Solutions, LLC
Kelly Warner-King, JD
2339 20th Avenue, South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 920-2414
Email: Kelly | at | SynapseLearningSolutions.com
Web: http://www.SynapseLearningSolutions.com
Synapse Learning Solutions provides individualized consultation and
advocacy to families with special education, mental health, disability
and related needs.
Tahoma
Special Needs Group
PTA Family & Com. Engagement
25306 SE 184th St.
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(206) 271-8899
Email: b.running | at | comcast.net
Web: http://tahomaspecialneedsgroup.com
Connecting families of students with special needs is necessary and
vital to improving their educational experience. This group is dedicated
to giving a voice to students with special needs and those who advocate
for them.
Telecommunications
Access Service
P.O. Box 45301
Olympia, WA 98504-5301
(800) 422-7930; (800) 422-7941 (TTY); (360) 902-8001 (V/TTY)
Email: curtigl | at | dshs.wa.gov
Understanding
Behavior, Inc.
Kathleen A Karimi
800 5th Avenue, Suite 161-164
Seattle, WA 98104
(888) 657-4456; (415) 989-5000 (fax)
Email: kathleenkarimi | at | understandingbehavior.com
Web: http://www.understandingbehavior.com
Understanding Behavior is a professional organization of providers
that specializes in individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Urban
Youth Justice Initiative
Ernest Saadiq Morris, Esq.
PO Box 45637
Seattle, WA 98145-0637
(888) 938-7777 Ext. 1
Email: Justice | at | UrbanYouthJustice.org
Web: http://www.UrbanYouthJustice.org
Fighting against all disability discrimination: school discipline;
bullying and harassment by peers and school staff; due process hearings,
citizen complaints and appeals; and civil rights lawsuits.
Vidya
Vara, MEd CMHS LMHC CDP-T
Child and Family Therapist
1450-114th Avenue SE #100
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 423-7909; (206) 439-2566
Email: psychotherapyservices | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.eastsidetherapist.com
Vidya Vara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been treating
children with ADHD, emotional and behavioral disorders over the last
twenty years.
VSA arts of Washington
(formerly Very Special Arts Washington)
305 Harrison Street, #303
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 443-1843
Email: wa | at | vsarts.org
Web: http://www.vsaaw.org/
Lana
L. Traynor, LLC
1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 290
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-4147; (503) 224-3667 (fax)
Email: lana | at | traynorlawfirm.com
Web: http://www.traynorlawfirm.com
Education attorney licenses to practice in Oregon, Washington, and
California. Represent students birth through college-age in state
and federal education-related forums.
Tricia
Walsh-Coughlan M.S. , Academic Tutoring
The Academy
400 E. Evergreen Blvd. Suite 322-G
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 699-1563; (360) 699-1567 (fax)
Email: triciawc | at | pacifier.com
Web: http:/vancouvercounselingandtutoring.com
Specializing in work with Learning Disabled, Attention Deficit Disorder
children and adolescents in reading, spelling, math, study and organizational
skills. Academic assessment is also provided.
Washington
Assistive Technology Alliance
University of Washington
Center for Technology and Disability Studies
CHDD South Building, Room 104
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
(800) 841-8345 (V/TTY, In-State); (800) 214-8731; (206) 685-4181;
(206) 616-1396 (TDY); (206) 543-4779
(fax)
Email: uwat | at | u.washington.edu
Web: http://wata.org/
Washington Association for Parents of Visually Impaired 'Children'
(WAPVI)
12311 Williams Road
Everett, WA 98205
(425) 397-0436 home
Email: WAPVI | at | aol.com
Washington
Autism Alliance and Advocacy
16225 NE 87th St. Suite A-9
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 894-7231
Email: info | at | washingtonautismadvocacy.org
Web: http://washingtonautismadvocacy.org
Our mission is to dramatically improve access to autism insurance
benefits and effective services in schools and communities regardless
of personal financial background.
Washington
Sensory Disabilities Services
800 Oakesdale Ave. SW
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 917-7827; (800) 572-7000; (425) 917-7838 (fax)
Email: wsds | at | psesd.org
Web: http://www.wsdsonline.org
We serve families and education communities with children birth-21
who are deaf/HH, Blind/VI, or deaf-blind.
Washington Speech &
Hearing Association
2150 N. 107th Street, Suite 204
Seattle, WA 98133-9009
(206) 367-8704
Email: sbinc | at | halcyon.com
Web: www.wslha.org/
Washington State Fathers
Network
Kindering Center
16120 N.E. Eighth Avenue
Bellevue, WA 98008-3937
(425) 747-4004, ext. 218; (206) 284-2859
Email: jmay | at | fathersnetwork.org
Web: http://www.fathersnetwork.org/
Washington State P2P
Programs
4738 172nd Ct. SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-7504; (800) 821-5927
Email: statep2p | at | earthlink.net
Washington State PTA
2003 65th Avenue, West
Tacoma, WA 98466-6215
(253) 565-2153; (800) 562-3804 (in WA only)
Email: wapta | at | wastatepta.org
Web: http://www.wastatepta.org/
Whatcom
Open Book Tutoring
Tammy Schroeter
1200 11th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-3079
Email: whatcomopenbook | at | gmail.com
Web: http://whatcomopenbook.wordpress.com
Tutoring using Barton Reading & Spelling program (Orton-Gillingham
based, designed for people with dyslexia). I have a Masters in Education
and taught Special Education.
Mary
White, J.D., M.Ed.
Attorney at Law
20126 Ballinger Way NE, MS 229
Shoreline, WA 98155
(206) 235-6463; (206) 306-9600 (fax)
Email: mary.virginia.white | at | gmail.com
Attorney & certificated Special Educator Mary White represents
families in SPED proceedings and other matters related to disability,
mental health & juvenile justice. Sliding scale, free consult.
Diane
Wiscarson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
510 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 439
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 727-0202; (503) 727-0303 (fax)
Email: diane | at | wiscarsonlaw.com
Web: http://www.wiscarsonlaw.com/
Wiscarson Law's focus is special education, and for over 15 years,
we have helped families ensure that their child receives a free appropriate
public education.
The
Wyatt Holliday Foundation
Therese
Holliday
855 Trosper Rd. SW # 108-202
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 507-0944
Email: info | at | wyattshouse.org
Web: www.WyattsHouse.org
Funds therapeutic services in Thurston/Mason Counties.
Year
for Change LLC
Deborah Skalabrin, MSW, LICSW
701 W. 7th Ave., Suite 15
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 448-1506; (509) 624-7500 (fax)
Email: deborah | at | yearforchange.com
Web: http://www.yearforchange.com
Help families of children B-12 with Autism/disability interventions
(including social, play, learning, behavior, and challenges during
Defeat Autism Now! biomedical). Sessions are demonstration/coaching
style.
Rebecca
Slade Yoshitani
6125 155th Pl SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(443) 812-5767
Email: rsyosh | at | aol.com
Advocacy services for students with disabilities in WA; Admitted as
an attorney in Maryland.
Jan
G. Zager, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Yourkidslaw.com
2835 82d Avenue SE Suite 300
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-3348; (206) 232-3348 (fax)
Email: jan | at | yourkidslaw.com
Web: http://www.yourkidslaw.com
A lawyer for kids, elders, vulnerable adults and those who care for
them---trained in mediation and collaboration, unafraid of a fight.
