Developmental Disabilities Program
Mission Statement
"To Support Each Person with a Developmental Disability to Achieve and Maintain a Full and Participating Life in Their Community"
Introduction and Background
Spokane County Community Services (SCCS) Developmental Disabilities Program works in partnership with Region 1 Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to administer a range of specific programs by subcontracting with local agencies to provide support and services birth through life to people with developmental disabilities and their families. SCCS provides:
- Child development services for children ages birth to three years old with developmental delays or disabilities;
- Transition services for young adults with developmental disabilities who have turned 21 years old and have graduated from high school;
- Adult services to assist adults with developmental disabilities find and maintain employment and live full participating and contributing lives within the community.
- Community education and information services designed to increase public awareness and build community capacity for including people with developmental disabilities.
The Developmental Disabilities Program is also responsible for information, education and overall coordination and planning of activities relating to services for persons with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Program follows the County Guidelines, which along with Residential Guidelines and the State Strategic Plan provide the philosophical foundation for all programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Developmental Disability Plan
Report on the Spokane County 2006 - 2011 Developmental Disabilities Plan Focus Groups
In 2005, many people generously gave their time to share their thoughts on supports and services available in the county to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Based on the information shared during the Focus Groups, a five year county plan was developed. The purpose of the plan is to direct our work as we seek to accomplish our mission: "To Support Each Person With a Developmental Disability to Achieve and Maintain a Full and Participating Life in Their Community." A link to the five year plan is provided below. Thank you for your interest in enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Spokane County
Hire Ability Day
Hire Ability Day is an effort to inform the community about the businesses and employment solutions available through a diverse, untapped workforce - individuals with developmental disabilities.
Click on the link to be taken to the Hire Ability Day website. www.hireabilityday.org
Program Coordinator
Brian Nichols
Spokane County Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator
E-mail: bnichols@spokanecounty.org
Address
Spokane County Community Services
312 West 8th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204
Phone: (509) 477-2029
Relay Service of Washington: (800) 833-6384
Fax: (509) 477-6827