Our developmental delays and disabilities programs served almost 5,000 people across their lifespan in 2024. Learn about the different ways these services reach you and your community.
2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
The past year marked important milestones and successes for the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD). We made great strides in supporting children, young people and adults; bolstering the workforce who make the programs we do possible; and ensuring communities have access to the tools and resources they need to be successful. … Continue reading 2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
The King County 2025 Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair will run from 9 AM to 3 PM Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Microsoft Commons Mixer building in Redmond. This is a free community event that welcomes people with developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, teachers, employees and other interested community … Continue reading Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
David’s Story: Extending a family legacy in the workplace
When people have the support they need to connect and contribute to their community, we are all better off. This is a key part of the Supported Employment program, that matches qualified job candidates with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to employment opportunities within King County. The Supported Employment program at the City of Seattle officially launched … Continue reading David’s Story: Extending a family legacy in the workplace
Join this virtual event to learn about career opportunities working with people with disabilities
Supported employment professionals change lives while making careers out of helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The mission of this work is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their career goals. This January, the Department of Community and Human Services is partnering with local organizations to host a resource and … Continue reading Join this virtual event to learn about career opportunities working with people with disabilities
TJ Maciel’s Journey: Advocating for an accessible workplace
When people have the support they need to connect and contribute to their community, we are all better off. This is a key part of the Supported Employment program, that matches qualified job candidates with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to employment opportunities within King County. The Supported Employment program at the City of Seattle officially launched … Continue reading TJ Maciel’s Journey: Advocating for an accessible workplace