Child Find, in coordination with school districts, locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and links them with needed services. Preschool-12th grade 

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Information regarding special education in Washington State.

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Lettuce Learn is an innovative test prep service that aims to effectively nullify the disadvantages that neurodivergent students experience in preparing for and taking standardized tests. 

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A first-of-its-kind inclusive college program for students with intellectual disabilities in the state of California.

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The University of Washington READi Lab focuses on conducting research related to early identification and intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is also referred to as autism. Our work is important because we know early intervention and detection can change the lives of those impacted by autism. 

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Walmart Spark Grant for Communities

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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, works to support individuals and families in need. They provide a variety of grants and services to help improve families’ economic and social well-being.

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A foundation that provides resources to organizations focused on improving health, and support individuals who lack basic needs.

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The Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation focuses on creating and promoting multisensory environments. They also help fund accessible spaces, making sure more people can benefit from these kinds of experiences.

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A resource for writing grants around sensory rooms.

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A foundation that provides educational and financial support to families affected by autism.

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SensoryOne helps others apply for grants free of cost.

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Provides grants for schools and school districts.

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All families caring for someone with special needs will receive the support and resources they need to feel empowered, encouraged and supported. Grays, Mason and Thurston Counties.

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FESS works to inspire healthy child development through the provision of quality family support services.

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This agency provides over 4,000 parents, children, and survivors of violence with coordinated, supportive services in one centralized location.

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They offer direct service youth programs, mobilize communities through coalitions, advocate for healthier laws, norms and systems and promote health through community and individual education. 

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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services parent and child health services provide multiple community resources for you and your family.

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The Autism Society of Washington is a community and resource to connect everyone in the Autism community with the support they need.

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EFMP Family Support offers specialized assistance to EFMP families (both on and off-base) with access to care, school support with special education and accommodations, federal and state benefits (i.e. Social Security) and Medicaid waivers for respite, as well as inclusive and specialized recreation opportunities. 

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Canine Companions is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. 

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Their mission is to promote and nurture early learning communities where children and families thrive. 

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They grow and sustain resources for children and adults on the autism spectrum, their parents and families, and our larger community. 

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Information regarding services for children birth to three who may show developmental delays or disabilities. 

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Autism Empowerment is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to enriching and empowering the lives of youth, adults and families within autistic and neurodivergent communities. We promote a culture of Autism Acceptance and believe that each one of us has gifts and talents to make the world a better place. Wherever you identify in your life journey, Autism Empowerment is here to meet you along the way with acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment for the road ahead. 

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Thurston County Inclusion was founded in 2019 with the goal to bring youth (ages 5 through 21) with and without intellectual disabilities together for year round engagement in order to support peer connections and relationships. Some example programs that we will run include summer camps that are accessible and inclusive, programs to form mentorships between older and younger people with disabilities, and be a general location for peers to connect. 

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They work to expand access to healthcare, education and services for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State. 

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Provides employment services to individuals with disabilities and other significant barriers to employment. They may employ individuals in one of the several Morningside operated businesses or assist individuals with disabilities and other significant barriers to employment with community employment.

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Trillium Employment Services is a nonprofit organization committed to integrating people with intellectual disabilities into the workforce.

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Residential and Vocational Rehabilitation Program for customers with developmental disabilities. EFI's Vocational Services is able to make a quality match between an employer's needs and our customer's abilities. Many employers contact EFI when they are looking for qualified employees to fill a need at their business.

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Inclusively’s Retain is workplace management platform.

"Accommodations, modifications and opportunities for workplace personalization."

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"A workforce development program designed to promote diversity in hiring and create an inclusive workplace culture in which not just autistic adults, but all employees can thrive. " -Autism Speaks

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Personalized coaching and support with every day-to-day tasks.

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"Our goal is to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their cognitive processing styles, have an opportunity to showcase their skills and contribute to Microsoft’s success." -Microsoft

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Passionate career and life coaching. Personable 1:1 coaching available.

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At SYNC, we believe that success comes after strong relationships are built. This is through trust and honoring personal interests and needs. When we reframe our understanding of what is "typical" and what is not, we can truly begin to accept individual differences. We foster approaches that allows a child to come as they are and be as they are. Here at SYNC we strive to provide services that promote positive mental health and overall well being.

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Therapeutic Beginnings is dedicated to meeting the pediatric occupational and speech therapy needs of families in the South Sound region.

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They offer home-based pediatric occupational therapy to families who would otherwise not be able to access optimal support due to limited funds, insufficient or nonexistent insurance, difficulty with transportation, etc.  Therapy is offered at no cost to the families served.  Anybody can contact the program, or their local Elks therapist, to assess whether the program would be a good fit for their child or young adult (ages 0-21).

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Provides individualized and Holistic care for all ages.

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Provides speech therapy services that are holistic, strengths-based, and identity-affirming to all individuals. 

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Discovering Expression Speech and Language is a private practice servicing the pediatric community with speech therapy services from birth to 18 years old. Our goal is to provide play based and child focused speech services that will allow all our patients to reach their speech and language goals! 

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Cornerstone Center for Development is committed to providing outpatient pediatric speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, and mental health therapies to children and adolescents in our region. 

Located in Centralia, WA 

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A variety of community services lists and directories for Thurston County.

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A variety of community services lists and directories for Mason County.

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A variety of community service lists and directories for Kitsap County.

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A variety of community service lists and directories for Grays Harbor County

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HOCM is located in Olympia. The museum offers a Sensory Friendly Room on the weekends. On Sundays families can participate in Sensory Friendly Hour before the museum opens and stay for Art Time in the Sensory Friendly Room.

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TRL isn't only about books. Here you can check out Assistive Devices, learn code or a new language, do test prep for college or careers, and more. They offer a variety of sensory supportive classes and events as well.

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Mission: At Autism Acres we want to build an environment where families with special needs kids can see the Hope and Joy of Christ, feel safe, meet others, have fun, and build a community where we can all share life together. Where special needs people and their families will feel just that; special. Here at Autism Acres we desire for all people to feel loved, wanted, seen, and heard. Come here to play and stick around to connect. This is a place for special needs families to connect and belong, Where your kids can feel safe to be who they are and you don't have to apologize for who your kids are. 

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They encourage community members to EXPLORE animals and plants in their local estuaries, where freshwater and saltwater meet. We CONNECT people of all ages to what is unique about this delicate, vibrant ecosystem. Our educational opportunities INSPIRE individuals to take better care of our shared natural resources. Sensory Hour at the Estuarium is the second Saturday of every month at 10am. Registration required.

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The Center provides field trip opportunities, supplemental classroom activities, and summer camps, all aimed at sharing the beauty and uniqueness of the Nisqually Estuary and learning the values of conservation, particularly with regard to South Puget Sound. Their mission is to promote the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the Nisqually Estuary through education, interpretation, and community science.

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Their mission is to engage children, and the people who care for them, in playful, creative, hands-on exploration and discovery.

They offer sensory borrow kits and more to support your visit.

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This Federal Way sensory gym provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills. Our unique equipment assists all children in their neurological growth and development.

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Yelm Cinemas provides a sensory friendly movie time where theater lights are brought up a little so the entire room can be seen, while making the big screen lighting not so bright. The sound is also turned down a bit for those sensitive to loud noises.

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South Sound Dance Access fosters a healthy and resilient community in the South Puget Sound through ensuring access to dance, movement, and the performing arts for people of all ages, as a means of mental and physical health, creative expression, and community building.   

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LEGO aftermarket reseller for minifigures, sets, bricks, and accessories. Also available to host parties!

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Gabi's carries a wide array of comic books, graphic novels, board and card games, role-playing games, toys, and collectibles. 

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Exploration for All is a program outside of regular hours when the center is open for families with a member on the autism spectrum. Admission is free. 

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Mission:  At Autism Acres we want to build an environment where families with special needs kids can see the Hope and Joy of Christ, feel safe, meet others, have fun, and build a community where we can all share life together. Where special needs people and their families will feel just that; special. Here at Autism Acres we desire for all people to feel loved, wanted, seen, and heard. Come here to play and stick around to connect. This is a place for special needs families to connect and belong, Where your kids can feel safe to be who they are and you don't have to apologize for who your kids are. 

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Spectrum Life Magazine is a grassroots neurodivergent-led community publication. 

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