Transition Services offered at Northwest Center in Seattle

1119 Southwest 7th Street, Renton, WA 98057

Located west of the Duwamish Waterway and 2nd Ave S. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Students with a developmental disability who are turning 21 years of age and in their last year of school. Students must have a desire to have their own job within the community and be connected to one of the following agencies: - DSHS's Developmental Disabilities Administration - DSHS's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Students also need to apply for benefits through the Social Security Administration.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

(206) 285-9140

Voice

https://www.nwcenter.org/transition-services.html

Application process

Call for more information or fill out application form on website.

Fees

None for participants.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Helps students with developmental disabilities leave school with a job and experience a seamless transition to adult life and support services. Students work with a Northwest Center Transition Specialist who will partner with the student's team of educators and collaborate with parents and the adult service system to help the student find a good job match before they leave school.

What's Here

Transition Services for Students With Disabilities

Providing organization

Northwest Center

Provides support services for children and adults with disabilities, and occupational skills training and community-based employment services for adults with disabilities.