Resource Center offered at The Arc of Tri-Cities

1455 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352

Eligibility

Must self-identify as having an intellectual or developmental disability, as well as family members, guardians, professionals and community members connected to someone with an intellectual or developmental disability. This includes diagnoses like autism, Asperger's, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, intellectual disability, fragile X, Williams syndrome, Angelman syndrome, traumatic brain injury in childhood, developmental delay, etc.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4pm.

(509) 528-8804

Voice

https://www.arcoftricities.com/resources

Application process

Call or visit in person.

Fees

None.

Service area

Franklin, WA
Benton, WA

Description

Provides information and resources regarding developmental disability issues. Offers information, individualized consultation, referrals and workshops about community and government resources for people of all ages. Common topics include, but are not limited to: Social Security benefits such as SSI and SSDI, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) eligibility and services, Community Transition (HS graduates preparation for employment), special education, school issues, early intervention and birth-to-3 services, housing options, employment services, personal and respite care, finding doctors or therapists, transportation, recreational activities, guardianship and alternatives, and special needs trusts.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral

Providing organization

Arc of Tri-Cities

Assists people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities obtain their rights and resources required to become, to the fullest extent possible, independent, self-sufficient, and contributing members of society.