In Clallam County, the main resource for individual who have Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities are:
Morningside, located at 113 S. Valley St. in Port Angeles. Call (360)-452-7919 or visit their website for more information. They host weekly Eye on Empowerment classes in Port Angeles and Sequim. Click to see their EoE 2023 Calendar.
Concerned Citizens, which has several locations. Contact their Forks office at (360)-374-9340, their Port Angeles office at (360)-452-2396, or their Port Hadlock office at (360)-379-1315.
Pierce, Jones, and Associates LLC is located at 210 Center Park Way in Sequim, and can be contacted at (360)-582-9965.
WEBSITES
CAPE Youth – The Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth helps disabled youth (16-24) find stable, accommodating employment
Charting the LifeCourse™ – Created by families to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth – Employment information for youth with disabilities.
Partners for Youth With Disabilities – Seeks to build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.
Young Adult Transition – This website has a list of resources for youth transitioning into adulthood in Washington State
Youthhood – A website for and by youth, to help them plan for life after high school and talk to other teens
DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
By Youth, For Youth: Employment – Information on getting and retaining a job.
College or Training Programs: How to Decide Tips for Youth
Documents to Keep for Youth Transitioning to Adult Life
My Life, My Health – A Toolkit for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Readiness Survey – Use this check list to help you decide if you are ready to transition into adulthood.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure – A workbook for youth with disabilities
Transitions: Life after high school – Tools to help you decide what you want to do after High School