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From the Washington State Department of Health
The Palliative Care Road Map
A guide for living with serious illness and conditions for patients and those who care for them.
Created to help people who have a serious illness or health condition, and the people they love, to find a way through the experience with less confusion and more awareness of the supports available.
Serious conditions often cause difficult symptoms, challenging treatments, and caregiver stress. Fragmented care and frequent transitions between care settings, unmet needs, and increased responsibilities put stress and burden on patients, family members, and other caregivers.
Download a PDF here.
Dementia Road Map for Caregivers
Caring for a person with memory loss or dementia is a journey, one that can last for many years, and is flled with twists and turns.
The journey is not a straight path through stages—each person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia may progress diferently and in their own time. Family members who are companions on this journey will need information, support and guidance along the way.
This document is designed to be provide a "Road Map". It provides a look at the big picture and the road ahead—and ofers direction and tips about what to expect, what decisions lie ahead, and what steps to take.
Download the PDF here.
An earthquake preparednes guide specially adapted for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, as well as for their caregivers.
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Resources
The latest edition of Clallam County HHS Newsletter "Clallam Connection" is now available through our Partners page.
Visit our Volunteer page for current opportunities.
Documents that are useful to individuals working with people with developmental disabilities can be found here.
Recipes that we've tried in Clallam Mosaic classes are now available to download. Also, you will find both kid-friendly and special diet recipes that have been tested by various members of our community.
You can find these recipes by clicking here.
The Arc of King County was formed in 1936 when a group of parents raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities came together to advocate for their children’s rights to live, learn, work and play in the community. From these grassroots origins, the first parents of The Arc fought for their children’s rights to access housing, education, employment, and community resources such as transportation.
Since 1936, The Arc of Washington State has been a leader in the development of services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and providing support to their families.
Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
From Around the Web
From the National Institute of Nuerological Disorders and Strokes
Autism: a well-written webpage with basic information and additional online resources.
From Child Mind Institute
A well-written article loaded with ideas from parents who have found creative and fun ways to solve everyday challenges.
Cerebral Palsy Group
A well-written online resource for anyone affected by cerebral palsy, birth injuries or brain injuries. Learn about cerebral palsy, cuses, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and more.
Autism and Dental Care
A guide for finding and working with a dentist.
Created by Dentably, Emergency Dentists USA, located in Nebraska.
https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/autism-and-dental-care/
Financial Planning for a Child with Special Needs: A Guide
A well-written blog post full of resources to help families with the additional costs of raising a child with special needs.
https://hellobestow.com/blog/financial-planning-for-special-needs-child/
Tools for Child to Adult Health Care Transition
From www.sportfacts.org
Guide to attending ballgames for individuals with Special Needs & Seniors
From rutgers.edu
From University of Nevada
From University of Washington
From US News
A PDF from www.disastersrus.org
From www.calculators.org
From autism.sesamestreet.org
From www.stateofthestates.org
Resource for comparing states with 2015 data
From www.justgreatlawyers.com
From Blog: Friendship Circle.org
"10 Must-have documents for parents of children with special needs"
From the University of Colorado
Coleman Institute of Cognitive Disabilities
February 27, 2013
From Kirkland Reporter
February 10, 2014
"Sen. Hill's plan supporting developmental-disability services moves forward"
From Seattle Times Editorial
February 9, 2014
"End waiting list for people with developmental disabilities"
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