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Advocacy & Family Support

Family Support

Walla Walla Valley Disability Network does not endorse or recommend any particular products, treatments, services or diagnosis, whether specifically or generally, and professional advice should be sought in relation to all  health and treatment decisions. We provide information and listings only which we hope are helpful.

Family Support

  • The Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD) at the University of Washington makes important contributions to the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families through a comprehensive array of research, clinical services, training, community outreach, and dissemination activities.

  • New ways of thinking and revolutionary common sense.

  • FACT Oregon (formerly the Family Action Coalition Team) is a family leadership organization for individuals and their families experiencing disabilities, working collaboratively to facilitate positive change in policies, systems, and attitudes, through family support, advocacy, and partnerships.

  • Support for fathers and families of children with special needs.

  • Up-to-date information about issues, services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities & their families. Features blogs by parents, an extensive video library, news bulletins, and social media information sharing.

  • News and information from Informing Families for those who speak Spanish.

  • Operated by the statewide non-profit WithinReach, ParentHelp123 helps Washington State families find services in their communities and apply for health insurance, food assistance programs and more. The website also provides important health information for pregnant women, children and families.

  • Parent to Parent provides information and emotional support to families of children and adults with special needs.

  • If you live in Washington and are a parent of a child, youth or young adult with a disability and/or special health care needs. If you are a youth or young adult with a disability and/or special health care needs. If you are a military – active duty, retired or veteran – parent, family or youth. We partner with YOU to provide information, resources, training, inclusive events, community referrals, support groups and person centered plans.

  • Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.

  • Topics range from advocacy and resources for specific disabilities to recreation, special education, aging and many others.

  • Wonder Moms is a project by three moms to share real talk, helpful information, and practical advice with parents of kids who have intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, language and speech delays, deafness, chronic illness, and traumatic brain injury.

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