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Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

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Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

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Advocacy

Northwest Justice Project

The Northwest Justice Project provides hundreds of free legal resources, legal information and self-help materials for civil legal problems in Washington state. Materials are available in English, Spanish, Russian and other languages.

Disability Rights Washington

Disability Rights Washington is a private, non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide, providing free advocacy services to people with disabilities. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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Public Policy

Become an advocate! Learn about current U.S. Legislation and take action.

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Washington

Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is appointed by the Governor to promote a comprehensive system of services, and serve as an advocate and a planning body for Washington state's citizens with developmental disabilities.


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Autism Waiver

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Education

Office of the Superintendant of Public Instruction - Special Education

Autism Outreach Project

The Autism Outreach Project provides information, dissemination of demographic data, referrals and training on best practices in identification and program development for students with autism spectrum disorders to Washington families, schools and agencies.


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Community Resources

ADC Pathways to Employment

ADC is the largest provider of vocational training services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Cowlitz County, WA. We have been successful in helping people with disabilities reach their goals, through training and job placement services. Through the power of work, we continue to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Alliance of People with disAbilities

With offices in Seattle and Redmond, the Alliance of People with disAbilities provides resources and support for people living with disabilities in King County. Programs include information and referral services, independent living skills training, peer groups, the Disabilities Law Project (DLP), emegency preparedness, access reviews, systems advocacy and community education.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services- Developmental Disabilities Division

Autism Guidebook for Washington State - Autism Life Span Resource Tree

Provides a detailed chart of services offered in the state from birth through adulthood.

Families for the Effective Treatment of Autism Washington

Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Washington serves families of children with autism and their educators. We blend family and community resources into one dynamic nonprofit organization. FEAT of Washington collaborates with many local and national partners as it expands its programming for children and young adults with autism.

Parent to Parent Power

Parent to Parent Power (PPP) has been serving Asian families in the community since 1981. PPP helps families access culturally appropriate information, support and training pertaining to their family members' special needs.

The Father’s Network

The Fathers Network advocates for and provides resources and support to all men who have children with special needs.

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Autism Source

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Last updated: 22 January 2009

 
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