King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $26 million in funding for nine affordable housing developments that will generate 848 new homes, 66 renovated rental units, and 25 new home ownership units across King County over the next five years. The investments prioritize affordable housing for people with the lowest incomes, people experiencing or at risk … Continue reading $26 million in affordable housing investments awarded, creating 939 homes across the region
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
A new landmark rises: Beacon Pacific Village opens on the historic Pacific Tower campus
Last month, the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Beacon Pacific Village, a new affordable housing community offering a blend of residential, mixed-use, and critical on-site services. Between 2016 to 2020, King County's Housing Finance Program (HFP) awarded nearly five million dollars to … Continue reading A new landmark rises: Beacon Pacific Village opens on the historic Pacific Tower campus
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
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