Now is the time for families to prepare for the transition from school into adulthood. What will your loved one do after high school? Where do they want to work?  Where will they live? What kind of care will they need and who will provide it? What friends and recreation activities will they do? This can be a very overwhelming time. We can help you through it by providing information, helping you navigate the various resources, and connecting you with families who have been there.

The Arc of King County provides specialized services and activities in English, Spanish, and specifically for African American families. For other languages, we utilize interpreters. 

Looking for resources or support?

The Arc of King County is the hub of information regarding local resources and support in King county.  We help families identify, connect with, navigate, and utilize community resources such as: 

• Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) eligibility and services such as Personal Care (PC), Medicaid Waivers, respite care, etc.
• Social Security Benefits (e.g. SSI, SSDI)
• Special Education including Transition Plans
• Employment including School to Work
• Supported Decision Making, Guardianship, and other considerations
• Financial Planning
• Housing
• Transportation
• Recreation

Click here for an overview of services and other considerations during this time of transition. 

We provide one-on-one consultation by phone, email, or in-person meetings, as well as offer workshops on various topics throughout the year.  Check out our Resource Guide and Community Calendar! 

Want to Connect with Other Families?

Our Parent to Parent (P2P) program believes that often the most valuable form of support comes from other parents who have traveled the road before you. We understand the emotions, myths, and realities of parenting a child with a disability. We don’t necessarily solve a family’s problem, but we are willing to listen and share our own experiences.  Check out more details about our Parent to Parent Program here. 

Want to make the word a better place for people with disabilities?

Our advocacy program provides civic engagement support, classes, and issue education.

Wings for Autism®

The Arc of King County, in collaboration with The Port of Seattle, Alaska Airlines and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), hosts Wings for Autism® at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This airport rehearsal is specifically designed for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, their families, and airport professionals. See here for more information.

To contact the team:

English: 206-829-7053 OR Ask@arcofkingcounty.org

Spanish: 206-829-7030 OR Preguntas@arcofkingcounty.org    

Korean (only email): jkim@arcofkingcounty.org

African American support: Khadijah Toms: 206.829.7036 OR ktoms@arcofkingcounty.org