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Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.
You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.
Academic
Assessment & Advocacy
Shelley L. Kochen, MA-Sped.
PO Box 58131
Tukwila, WA. 98138
(206) 721-8564
Email: CanDoLD@Earthlink.net
Educational advocacy services for all age individuals with Learning
Disabilities, including Behavior and ADD disorders. In addition,
Cognitive and Educational Evaluations for adolescents and adults.
Academic
Assessment & Advocacy
Rachel Spencer, Ed.S
4201 Harbor Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(425) 999-4699
Email: CanDoLD@bigfoot.com
Provide private clinic based assessment and diagnosis of Learning
Disabilities for adolescents & adults seeking educational support
& accommodations. Also, affordable advocacy support (birth-21)
during IEP’s/504, expulsions.
The
Academic Institute, Inc.
O'Shaughnessy & Bryan Associates 13400 NE 20th St., Ste. 47 Seattle
/ Bellevue, WA 98005-2023 (425) 401-6844; (888) 385-2877; (425) 401-6323 (fax)
Email: EdPlan@aol.com Web:
http://www.academicinstitute.com/ At TAI, it is our mission to prepare
students for success in their chosen post-secondary setting by helping them cultivate
a sense of capability, determination, self-advocacy, and a love of learning. ADD
Student Coaching Mimi Handlin, MSW 7517 43rd Avenue N.E. Seattle,
WA 98115 (206) 579-8274 Email: addfamilycoaching@gmail.com
Web: http://www.addstudentcoaching.com
Organizational/Homework/Life Skills tutoring for adolescents and college
students with AD/HD. Offer support, and teach structures and systems to help students
manage ADHD and experience success. ADHD
Hope Stacy Gray 1297 Forest Rock Lane Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360)
598-5875 Email: help@adhd-hope.com
Web: http://www.adhd-hope.com I provide
in-home and phone consultations for families with children with ADHD/ADD. I teach
techniques that work with their nature, not against it. Ain't
MisBehavin' ABCs Donna Winsor 1307 College Street SE Lacey, WA
98503 (360) 491-9558; (360) 870-1008 Email: dwinsor@aintmisbehavinabcs.com
Web: http://www.aintmisbehavinabcs.com
Tutoring and Counseling services that help children learn focus, communication,
and relationship skills, and learning styles to perform better academically and
behaviorally in the classroom. All
Our Children David Thorngate 428 N. Main Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5595; (509) 464-5599 (fax) Email: aoc@allourchildrenwa.org
Web: www.allourchildrenwa.org
The Mission of All Our Children is to work in cooperation with public schools
and other organizations to meet the needs of children with disabilities Applied
Behavioral Changes Robyn Teske 1513 E. Street Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2664 ex.16; (360) 510-2516; (360) 671-8006 (fax) Email: robyn@freedman-associates.com
Web: http://www.freedman-associates.com
Applied Behavioral Changes develops effective treatment programs, decreasing
problem behaviors by increasing functional communication. Programs utilize Applied
Behavior Analysis and the Picture Exchange Communication System. The
Arc of King County 10550 Lake City Way NE, Suite A Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 364-6337; (206) 364-8140
(fax); (206) 364-8384; (877) 964-0600
Email: inforef@arcofkingcounty.org
The
Arc of Washington State 2600
Martin Way East Suite D Olympia, WA 98506 (360) 357-5596 Email:
info@arcwa.org Web: arcwa.org Attention
Deficit Disorder Resources Cynthia Hammer 223 Tacoma Av So Tacoma,
WA 98402 (253) 759 5085; (253) 572 3700 (fax) Email: office@addresources.org Web:
http://www.addresources.org Quality
ADHD information, resources and support provided by a national non-profit organization Autism
ANSWERS Shannon Raybold PO Box 90425 Portland, OR 97290 (503)
922-0133 Email: sraybold@autism-answer.com
Web: http://www.autism-answer.com
Our highly trained staff provide home therapy programs, behavior supports,
advocacy, and resources for families. We also provide school district/agency in-service
and consultation. Autism
Outreach Project
Carol Taylor, Project Coordinator 1601 R Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221
(888) 704-9633; (360) 299-4071 (fax) Email: autism@esd189.org
Web: http://www.esd189.org/autism
State needs project providing information and training on autism spectrum
disorders to Washington families, schools, and agencies in order to improve educational
outcomes. *Autism
Society of Washington P.O. Box 111624 Tacoma, WA 98411-1624 (253)
572-5203; (888) ASW 4 YOU; (253) 503-1557 (fax) Email: info@autismsocietyofwa.org
Listserve: listserve@autismsocietyofwa.org
Web: http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org Bakke
Physical and Yoga Therapy 23606 5th Ave West Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 485-1554 Behavior
is Communication Heather Schwartz P.O. Box 564 Vancouver, WA 98666
(503) 740-1495 Email: heather@behavioriscommunication.com
Web: http://www.behavioriscommunication.com
We specialize in the understanding and support of people with autism and other
disabilities. Since each individual we work with is unique we pull from various
sources of therapies to find which learning style works best for the individual. BeST
Behavior Support Team 2142 Tenth Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119
(800) 318-5437 (KIDS) In home support for families Brain
Injury Association of WA 16315 N.E. 87th Street, Suite B-4 Redmond,
WA 98052 (425) 895-0047; (800) 523-5438 (in WA) Email: biawa@biawa.org
Web: http://www.biawa.org/ Center
on Human Development and Disability Box 357920, University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7920 (206) 543-2832 Email: chdd@u.washington.edu
Web: depts.washington.edu/chdd/ CHADD
of South King County Pam Glidden/Coordinator P.O. Box 59893 Renton,
WA 98058 (253) 631-8603 Email: south-king-county@chadd.net
Web: http://www.chadd.net/149 We offer
monthly 2 hour support group meetings as well as Parent-to-Parent Family Training
on ADHD.
CHILD Training Institute
Michele Glickerman M.Ed
4030 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8680 x 234; (206) 232-9377 (fax)
Email: MicheleM@ChildrensInstitute.com
Web: http://www.childrensinstitute.com
The Training Institute at the Children's Institute for Learning Differences
provides educational seminars for parents, educators and professionals
working with children with learning differences.
Children's
Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD)
4030 86th Ave SE Mercer Island,
WA 98040 (206) 232-8680; (206) 232-9377 (fax) Email: TrisaH@ChildrensInstitute.com
Web: http://www.ChildrensInstitute.com
CHILD is a P-12 non-profit school for children/youth with learning differences
serving school districts for 30 years in the PNW Client
Assistance Program P.O. Box 22510
Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 721-5999; (800) 544-2121 (In WA) Club
Z! In-Home Tutoring Services Haydn Castleton 12406 127th St. E.
Puyallup, WA 98374 (253) 770-4037; (253) 848-1811 (fax) Email:
hcastleton@clubztutoring.com Web: www.clubztutoring.com
One-on-One Tutoring in Your Home. All Subjects PreK-Adult, SAT/ACT Prep, Math,
Study Skills. Certified Teachers, Degreed Professionals,Puyallup, Sumner, Parkland,
Spanaway. Club
Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Stephanie Braun 23129 9th Place West Bothell, WA 98021 (425) 488-4303
Email: sbraun@clubztutoring.com
Web: http://www.clubztutoring.com
The Club Z! tutoring program is successful because it provides highly individualized,
one-on-one instruction in the comfort and security of home, free from distractions. Coalition
Against Institutionalized Child Abuse Isabelle Zehnder 1701 NW 1st Avenue Battle
Ground, WA 98604 (360) 903-3951; (360) 687-7074; (484) 991-1828 (fax) Email:
izehnder@comcast.net Web: http://www.caica.org The
CAICA website provides news and resources and reports on abuse and deaths in residential
treatment centers. CAICA provides family support services and advocacy.
Jeannette
A. Cohen M.Ed. J.D.
Attorney at Law
17826 1st Avenue NW
Shoreline, WA 98177
(206) 542-7234
Legal services for parents of children with disabilities in the greater
Puget Sound area, special education or 504 services, discipline problems,
suspensions, expulsions, behavior plans.
Community
Connections
Web: http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/guide/
A Resource Guide for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Community & Family Health
Department of Health
P.O. Box 47830
Olympia, WA 98504-7830
(360) 236-3723
Email: jackson.williams@doh.wa.gov
Community
Home Care
Scharisha Sanford
7136 MLK Jr Way S Ste 202
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 384-4539; (253) 561-6194; (206) 388-2187 (fax)
Email: scharisha@community-home-care.com
Web: http://www.community-home-care.com
We provide daily personal care/respite services for children with
disabilities. We offer personal caregivers that are available 24 hours
a day and are available to assist at any location.
Community
Services, Mental Health Division Department of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45320 Olympia, WA 98504-5320 (360) 902-8070
D & M Assoc. dba
Home Helpers
Mike Racelis (Gen. Mgr.) 7311 224th St. SW C1 Edmonds, WA 98026 and
19707 44thAve. W Ste. 202 Lynnwood, WA 98036 (425) 673-5082
Email: siyayo@aol.com Web: http://www.homehelpers.cc/
We provide in home companion care. Larry
M. Davis Special
Education Advocacy & Consultation 9230 31st Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 914-0975 Email: larrydavis@specialeducationadvocacy.org
Web: http://specialeducationadvocacy.org
Helping parents navigate the IEP and 504 process through advocacy and educational
consultation. Expertise in Add/Adhd, Aspergers-Autism, and LD planning. Department
of Services for the Blind 402 Legion Way, Suite 100 P.O. Box 40933
Olympia, WA 98504-0933 (360) 586-1224; (800) 552-7103 Email: bilpalmer@dsb.wa.gov
Web: www.wa.gov/dsb Department
of Social & Health Services Division of Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 45301 Olympia, WA 98504-5301 (360) 902-8484 Developmental
Disabilities Council P.O. Box 48314 Olympia, WA 98504-8314
(360) 725-2870; (800) 634-4473 (V/TTY) Email: EdH@cted.wa.gov
Web: www.wa.gov/ddc developmentalweb.com
Peggy Dolane (206) 854-8619 Email: peggy (@) developmentalweb.com
Web: http://www.developmentalweb.com
An in-depth listing of special education and developmental resources for Seattle-area
children with learning disabilities or delays in development. Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation P.O. Box 45340 Olympia, WA 98504-5340
(360) 725-3636; (360) 438-8007 Email: dvrcsr@dshs.wa.gov
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/
Dynamic
Learning Services Janell Schicker, M.A., CCC-SLP 7905 NE 13th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98665 (360) 696-4927 Email: tnjservices@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@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@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@seals.org
Web: wata.org/wata/eatrc/index.htm Educational
Consultation Assessment Network(TM) Richard Dupuis, NCSP P. O. Box
2625 Bremerton, WA 98310 (360) 440-2467 Email: wecan@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@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@earthlink.net Exceptional
Families Network Therese Holliday 855 Trosper Rd. SW #108-202
Tumwater, WA 98512 (360) 507-0944 Email: info@wyattshouse.org
Web: http://www.ExceptionalFamilies.net
We help families of children with special needs through advocacy, education and
support nationwide. The FAS (Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome) Family Resource Institute P.O. Box 2525 Lynwood,
WA 98036 (253) 531-2878; (800) 999-3429 Email:
vicky@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@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. First
Class Development and Learning Resources Judith Russell 11605 NE
65th Ave Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 573-5523 Email: FirstClassDLR@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@yahoo.com
I am an attorney with Special Ed and anti-discrimination experience. My son
has ADHD and learning disabilities, and I understand! David
Girard, Esq. Attorney at Law P.O. Box 33358 Seattle WA 98133
(206) 326-9812 Email: david.girard@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@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. 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@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@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. 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@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@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.
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@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@premier1.net
Web: http://www.in-your-hometutoring.com
One-on-One Tutoring in your home by certified teachers. All grades-all subjects.
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. 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@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. 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@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, eligibility
for developmental disability services, and special education disputes. Learning
Disabilities Association of WA 7819 159th Place N.E. Redmond, WA
98052-7301 (425) 882-0792; (800) 536-2343 (Information and referral, in WA);
(425) 882-0820 Email: ldaofwa@aol.com
Web: http://www.ldawa.org/ Jennifer
Lee Individual and Family Therapist 3216 NE 45th Place Suite 303W
Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 383-5995 Email: Jennifer@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. Lifespan
Psychological Services, P.S. P.O. Box 11704 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-7782; (206) 780-1964 (fax) Email: scurtis@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.
MacKenzie
Tutoring Dave MacKenzie 4732 45th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 (206)
935-0694 Email: d_k_mackenzie@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. 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@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.
Music
Works Northwest
Jennifer Hastings
14360 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 102
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 644-0988 Ext. 158; (206) 355-0657
Email: therapyatmusicworks@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@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@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@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@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. Northwest
Disability Business Technical Assistance Center GCDE-NWDBTAC
P.O. Box 9046 Olympia, WA 98507-9046 (360) 438-4116 (V/TTY) Email:
krutherford@esd.wa.gov NW
Disability Law Office Mary McKnew 7840 Warbler Court SE Olympia,
WA 98513 (360) 459-0554; (360) 459-0359 (fax) Email: mmcknew@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@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@ospi.wednet.edu Daniel
A. Osher, Esq. Attorney at Law 22525 SE 64th Place, Suite 229 Issaquah,
WA 98027 (425) 557-5977; (425) 557-3605 (fax) Email: osher@seattlespecialedlaw.com
Web: http://www.seattlespecialedlaw.com
Attorney representing parents and students in special education disputes.
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@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@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. 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@aa.net Parent
to Parent Support Programs 4738 172nd Ct. SE Bellevue, WA 98006
(800) 821-5927 (in WA, OR and ID) Email: statep2p@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@hotmail.com We provide support, education and advocacy
to families raising children/adolescents with complex mental health needs. 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@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. 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@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. READ,
Inc. dba EINSTEIN LEARNING CENTER 4707 South Junett - Suite B Tacoma,
WA 98409 (253) 474-7997; (253) 474-8099; (888) 627-0139 We are a multi-disciplinary
Clinic that provides comprehensive learning and behavioral assessments for children
and adults who are either experiencing difficulties in school, relationships,
or are considering a change in their school or work placement. Reading
* Writing * Thinking Kendra Wagner 1707 NE 95th Street Seattle,
WA 98115 (206) 947-4478; (206) 523-9590 Email: kendra9@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. 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@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. 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. 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@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@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@yahoo.com Seattle
Special Education Advisory and Advocacy Council (206) 252-0759 Email:
seattleseaac@yahoo.com Secondary
Education and Career Preparation P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-2062; (360) 664-3631 (TTY) Email: kkester@ospi.wednet.edu
S.M.A.R.T.
Families
Marci Schneider
2910 Cedarwood Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(512) 589-7962
Email: smartfamilies@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.
SPD
Parent Connections Support Group
Carrie Fannin
227 Bellevue Way #391
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 765-4741
Email: SPDRedmond@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.sensorychild.com
SPD Parent Connections is a grassroots network that provides support,
information, and understanding to anyone who lives with a child who
has a Sensory Processing Disorder.
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@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@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@aol.com
Parent support, advocacy, information and speakers. Spokane
County Parent Coalition 127 W. Boone Ave. Spokane WA, 99201 (509)
328-6326; (509) 328-6342 (fax); (509) 252-1565 (TTY) Lance Morehourse - Coordinator
Email: lance@spokaneparentcoalition.org
Web: www.spokaneparentcoalition.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. 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@cnw.com
or dhall@home.com Web: http://www.summitdogs.org/ 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@dshs.wa.gov 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@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@vsarts.org
Web: http://www.vsaaw.org/ 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@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@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@aol.com Washington
PAVE 6316 S. 12th Street Tacoma, WA 98465 (800) 572-7368; (253)
565-2266; (253) 566-8052 (fax) Email: wapave9@washingtonpave.com
Web: http://www.washingtonpave.com
Provides training and support to parents who have children with special learning
needs. Washington Protection &
Advocacy System 180 W. Dayton, Suite 102 Edmonds, WA 98020 (206)
324-1521 Email: wpas@wpas-rights.org
Web: http://www.wpas-rights.org Washington
Sensory Disabilities Services 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, WA 98057
(425) 917-7827; (800) 572-7000; (425) 917-7838 (fax) Email: wsds@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@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@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@earthlink.net Washington
State PTA 2003 65th Avenue, West Tacoma, WA 98466-6215 (253) 565-2153;
(800) 562-3804 (in WA only) Email: wapta@wastatepta.org
Web: http://www.wastatepta.org/
The
Wyatt Holliday Foundation
Therese
Holliday
855 Trosper Rd. SW # 108-202
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 507-0944
Email: info@wyattshouse.org
Web: www.WyattsHouse.org
Funds therapeutic services in Thurston/Mason Counties
Year
for Change LLC
Deborah Skalabrin, MSW
701 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 15
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 448-1506
Email: Deborah@yearforchange.com
Web: http://www.yearforchange.com
Help families with Autism and disability interventions (including
DAN/biomedical) for children ages 2-11. Includes social, play, academics
and behaviors. Training is demonstration/coaching style.
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