Employment Services
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of
Developmental Disabilities (State DDD) contracts with King County to provide
an array of day program services. Programs are individualized and community
based. King County Developmental Disabilities Division (County DDD) has the
responsibility to assess system needs, administer contracts, and monitor service
delivery. Employment programs for adults are the responsibility of King County.
See new employment video: Great Hires
See: Guide to Employment (PDF)
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Employment Training Opportunties in 2008
Navigating the Employment System
A road map of support agencies, timelines, and resources available for
individuals on a pathway to employment.
Employment Service Providers in King County
Contracted agencies that support people with disabilities to prepare for,
obtain, and maintain successful employment. Employment Resources
Coordination
Assistance with understanding Social Security benefits, the impact of
wages, and navigating the employment system.
Working Age Adult Policy
Promotes
gainful employment in integrated settings in the community for working
age adults with developmental disabilities.
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Great Hires Video
Showcasing the benefit of hiring individuals with significant disabilities, this employer-to-employer video introduces viewers to local employers who have opened their doors to this valuable and often overlooked labor pool.
Employment FAQs
Answers to common questions about employment services.
Kevin's Law
Allowing students whose individualized education program continues beyond high school to participate in high school graduation ceremonies.
School to Work Project
A project to help students with developmental disabilities leave school
with paid employment.
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