Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes people to have seizures. There are many different types of seizures, and each person’s experience with epilepsy can be different. Today, doctors have Read More
Category: Youth
Information for persons between the ages of 13 – 26.
Defining your Social Media Game Plan: #Goals
Thinking about how you use social media and screens can help you make better choices for your mind, body, and relationships. When you take time to notice how you feel, Read More
Level Up Your Social Media Game: Digital Safety Tips for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities
Social media has both benefits and disadvantages. To use social media safely and effectively, it’s important to practice digital safety and self-awareness. This guide teaches tips and tools to help Read More
Dating on the Spectrum
This article is written for older youth and young adults who are neurodivergent, with an emphasis on autistic neurodivergence. It is based on research and the life experiences of autistic Read More
Attention Students: Lead your own IEP meetings and take charge of your future
If you are a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), read this article to find out how you can be a leader on your IEP team. Your future is Read More
How to Have Good Communication with Your Child or Youth’s Doctor
When your child is impacted by chronic healthcare needs or disability it can be very important to learn to talk with the healthcare professionals that work with your child. Having Read More
Simple Instructions on How to Get Help From PAVE!
How to Get Help from PAVE (Simple Instructions) This page shares a short video that shows how to request help from PAVE. If you prefer not to watch the video, Read More
So, You’ve Got a Diagnosis—Now What?
Many people say that discovering you have a disability changes everything but also nothing. What does this mean? It means you’re still you. You’ve just learned something new about yourself—whether Read More
Bullying at School: Resources and the Rights of Students with Special Needs
Students with disabilities who are bullied at school have legal protections, and schools have added responsibilities to ensure their safety and well-being. When acts of bullying involve discrimination based on Read More
Transitioning Rights and Accommodations from IDEA to ADA and 504
The table below outlines the transition from the protections and accommodations provided under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to the rights and accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Read More
What is a Medical Home?
Brief Overview
Where to Begin When A Student Needs Help
Where to Begin When A Student Needs Help A toolkit to guide you through the special education process in Washington State When a student has unmet needs and may need Read More
Planning my Path – A User-Friendly Toolkit for Young Adults
Planning My Path Practical Tips and Tools for Future Planning Presenting our newest resource – the Planning My Path Practical Tips and Tools for Future Planning. This toolkit encompasses a collection of Read More
Library Career Resources
Whether you are a job seeker or want to improve your skills and knowledge in a particular subject area, libraries have free resources to help. Each library will have different Read More
Apple Health for Kids: Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHiP) in Washington State
Overview Where to apply or find more information about Apple Health for Kids: Full Article In Washington State, Medicaid, which includes the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHiP) is called Apple Read More