Getting a job right after I graduated was a very exciting and scary experience. Luckily, I had Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) staff to help me along the way because without their help, experiencing new things would have been difficult. At first, I was nervous. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do Read More
Category: Youth
Information for persons between the ages of 13 – 26.
Tips to Make a Well-Informed Transition into Life After High School
Tips to Make a Well-Informed Transition into Life After High School A Brief Overview Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) need to have a Transition Plan written into the IEP by the school year when they turn 16, but it’s never too soon to start talking, planning and envisioning the future. Students can stay Read More
CIP Auction Video 2018
Learn About The Community Inclusion Program
What is Person Centered Planning
PAVE Night at the Rainiers / National Anthem
Transition from Child Based to Adult Based Services in Behavioral Health
From Child to Adult Transition to adulthood is difficult for all young adults, but if you are a young adult who utilizes Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder services it can be confusing and overwhelming. It is also difficult for the parents and guardians who support them. Moving from child based to adult based services takes Read More
So you’re at College…What Next?
Navigating the Higher Education Environment When You Live With Disability Research over the past 20 years indicates that a fairly high percentage of college students with disability choose not to disclose that disability to a college administration. They are tired of “being labeled” or singled out because of their situation and simply want to participate Read More
Self-Advocacy: Becoming an Active Member in Your Community
If you have ever stood up and defended the rights of yourself or others you were acting as an advocate. Self-advocacy means taking the responsibility for telling others what you need and want in a respectful and direct way. Anyone can be a self-advocate and while speaking up for you or someone else can make you feel Read More