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Parent Resources
Parent Resources
The following parent resources are for parents of children with disabilities.
These web links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement by USPD.
General Information:
- OSPI Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Guidance for Families: Special Education in Washington State
- Special Education Alphabet Soup Acronyms used in Special Education and what they mean
- CEC Council for Exceptional Children provides national advocacy for individuals with disabilities
- Informing Families Information and resources on developmental disabilities throughout an individual's lifespan provided by Washington Developmental Disabilities Council.
State Agency Information:
- Developmental Disabilities Administration DSHS Developmental Disabilities Department application and information
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation DSHS DVR information
Parent Supports:
- HopeSparks (B-2) Services HopeSparks is intentional in providing exceptional behavioral health care and family services.
- PAVE Partnership for Action, Voices for Empowerment parent advocacy
- Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities PC2 provides resource information for individuals with disabilities in Pierce County
- TACID Tacoma Area Coalition of Individual with Disabilities
- Open Doors for Multicultural Families Resources for multicultural families of individuals with disabilities
- Center for Children with Special Needs Seattle Children's Hospital information center for families of children with special needs
- IDEA Unveiled – Gain a deeper understanding of your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Starting Strong: Unpacking Part C – Learn about early intervention services and how to set the foundation for your child’s success.
- Navigating 504 – Understand Section 504 plans, eligibility, and how they support students with disabilities.
- Unlocking the Potential – Discover how to effectively use IEP data to advocate for your child’s educational needs.
Autism Resources:
- Autism Society of Washington Information and resources for individuals with autism
- UW Autism Center Research and resources for individuals with autism
- FEAT Families for the Effective Treatment of Autism
Attention/Learning Resources:
- Pierce County Library Pierce County Library Online Tutoring
- Khan Academy Khan Academy online learning resources
- CHADD Information and resources for individuals with ADHD/ADD
- Understood Resources for learning and attention issues
Early Childhood Resources:
Intellectual Disabilities Resources:
Transition Resources:
- Do-It Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology program through University of Washington
- Center for Independence Resource for individuals with disabilities to increase independence
- Washington State Transition Map
Recreation Resources: