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Just like people come in all shapes and sizes, so too do our physical and cognitive capabilities. So, instead of disabled, let's just call it "differently-abled". You can find everything from places to hang out and make friends, to finding housing, or training for a job that matches your abilities, or someone to help you access programs that will make your life a little easier and better. A disability can be observable (like the use of a cane) as well as invisible (like PTSD or asperger syndrome). Most disabilities are invisible. "Overall, there are about 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2021. This group includes people with hearing, vision, cognitive, walking, self-care or independent living difficulties." -Pew Research Center
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/07/24/8-facts-about-americans-with-disabilities/
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🌐 Website | 📞 360-774-3342
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Job training opportunities and assistance for people with disabilities. They offer the high school transition service for those who are graduating high school and need support transitioning into the workforce. They start early offering activities and services that align with the students IEP and individual goals. The high school transition program can start as early as 16.
🌐 Website | 📞 360-385-1790
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Disability Awareness Starts Here!– is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of people with and without disabilities who believe that that education and advocacy are key to improving community accessibility.
Address:
2507 Evans Vista
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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DSHS offers a variety of services and programs to support individuals with disabilities from navigating housing programs, unemployment and disability benefits, food stamps and medicare support.The DVR helps people with disabilities transition into the workforce and can include resources for people with disabilities that want to go to college or a continuing education program. Make an appointment or drop in to the office to begin the process of accessing these services.
🌐 Website | 📞 360-379-3246
Address:
1110 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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Volunteers provide services free-of-charge to individuals who are referred to ECHHO. Services include: travel to medical appointments, shopping and errands, and loans of medical equipment. Serves all ages.
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The gathering place has been creating a safe place for people with developmental disabilities for more than 28 years in Port Townsend. They focus on turning challenges into opportunities, productivity, confidence, and friendship.
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Support services and resource navigation for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities of Jefferson County. Email or call to make an appointment for the DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) division of public health.
🌐 Website | 📞 360-565-6025
📨 tanya@olympicpeninsulaymca.org
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A "one stop shop" for resources to find the support you need - no matter how small or big the need may be. The role of the Navigator is to be a centralized access point to help someone locate current and useful resources throughout the County, while assisting with agency coordination. The resource navigators at the YMCA can help assist families to apply for the Developmental Disabilities Administration services for either themselves or a young person in their family.
End of Disabilities section (80) | Last updated: Oct 01, 2024
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