Resources

Center for Independence (CFI) (360) 393-3890 - a resource for individuals with disabilities (14 years and up) to fully access and participate in the community through outreach, advocacy, and independent living goals 

Archived Newsletters:

• January 2023
• February 2023
• March 2023
• April 2023
• May 2023
• June 2023
• July 2023
• August 2023
• September 2023
• October 2023
• November 2023

Understanding the Bigger Picture (PDF)  

• English
• Korean
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Informing Families - Provide trusted news and information to individuals and families to help empower them to be active participants in planning and building a network of support and opportunities 

• Informing Families - Person Centered Planning
• DDA Eligibility Flow Chart by Informing Families
• Information on No-Paid Services through Informing Families

LifeCourse

• Charting the LifeCourse - Experiences and Questions Booklet
• Charting the LifeCourse Nexus - Integrated Supports for a Good Life

Transportation Options:  

• DART for Snohomish County
• Community Transit
• Everett Transit

The Arc of Washington (ARC) and The Arc of Snohomish County (425) 258-2459 - a resourceful site for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Guardianship, Legal and  Special Needs Trusts Information from The Arc
• Housing Information from The Arc

Washington Connection - offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs.  

Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (Wise) - Aims to promote employment for people with Developmental Disabilities through innovation, training, and technical assistance

• School to Work and Transition - Wise 
• Job Foundation Community of Practice - Wise 
• BenefitU through Wise