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Community Information and Outreach

Community Information, Outreach, and Referral programs connect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to the information, skills, and supports they need to live and participate in the community. 
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What are Community Information, Outreach, and Referral Services?

Services are provided by organizations that are closely connected to the communities they serve. These communities include:

  • People with developmental disabilities, their families, and their caregivers
  • Black, Indigenous, African American, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities
  • Low-income communities
  • Communities with a home language other than English

Services Providers

Connect with one of our service providers working in your community to get their help accessing the services available to you and your family.

  • Open Doors for Multicultural Families provides the Family Support and Self-Advocates in Leadership Training programs. Bilingual and bicultural staff are employed to reach people with a home language other than English.
  • Somali Health Board provides the Developmental Screening and Referral program.  Services for Somali families include peer supports, screening, and referral.
  • The Arc of King County provides the Information and Family Support and Civic Engagement programs.  Services include peer supports for Spanish speaking and Black families.
  • The Washington Multicultural Services Link provides the Black Family Engagement program.  Services focus on meeting the needs of Black families.  

Interpretation and Accessibility Services

Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports team (206-263-0853): When you call, say your language in English, such as “Spanish” then say “Interpreter” in English.  We will place you on hold while we connect with an interpreter.

King County’s 211 Crisis Connections provides comprehensive information on health and human services in King County, from rent and housing assistance to adult disability supports. Immediate language interpretation is available in more than 155 languages. Call 2-1-1 or 800-621-4636 Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm  

Washington Relay 711: A person with a hearing loss or speech disability with specialized telecommunication equipment or a person using a standard phone may initiate a call through Washington Relay. Dial 711 to connect with a Communication Assistant, who will dial the requested number and relay the conversation between the two callers. Learn more about  All Washington Relay Services and Spanish Relay.

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