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 

Recap of the 35th Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum

About 350 people attended the Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum in November to speak with lawmakers, share their stories, and discuss legislative issues important to them. Sixteen elected officials joined the forum to hear from constituents.  How the legislative priorities connect to personal experiences   Community members addressed lawmakers and shared stories connected to each … Continue reading Recap of the 35th Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum

Krista’s Story: Finding Purpose and Connection Through Work 

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 Krista’s Story: Finding Purpose and Connection Through Work 

Kendall’s Story: Adapting to change in the workplace through the pandemic

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 Kendall’s Story: Adapting to change in the workplace through the pandemic

 Alex’s Journey: Filmmaker, leader, and employee supported through King County programs

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  Alex’s Journey: Filmmaker, leader, and employee supported through King County programs