We believe that all individuals have the ability and deserve the opportunity to contribute to their community. This may be through paid employment, or volunteer activities on a pathway to employment. Adult Employment Programs offer supports and services which assist individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their employment or pathway to employment goals. Services and support levels are individualized and are dependent on each person's need. The goal is always to support the individual to achieve the greatest independence and self-sufficiency possible in employment.
Adult Day Programs include supports and services available to those ages 62 and over, or by exception through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. These services support individuals with developmental disabilities to access their community in ways typical for their age group.
Adult Employment and Day Programs are provided in Pierce County by a network of service providers and funded by the Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Local School Districts and Pierce County Property Tax dollars.
Pierce County Community Connections Request for Qualifications -- Employment Supports to Adults with Developmental Disabilities -- this document is currently under revision; the revised response document will be posted on or about Friday, April 13, 2012. For more information, please contact Karla Lynch at (253) 798-3806 or klynch@co.pierce.wa.us.
Successful Transition begins with planning and educating yourself about the available resources in your community. If you or someone you know if a client of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) or may be eligible for DDD services, we would like to provide you with some information to assist you in planning for a future that includes employment. Preparing for life after high school begins with knowing your options. Knowing your options begins with the possibility that employment is achievable. Follow the links below to read about employment services, learn about the programs that provide those services and how to get started. If you have additional questions please contact Daniel Gross, at dgross@co.pierce.wa.us or call (253) 798-2956.
Adult Employment Video from Vadis Employment Services: Please enjoy this video that was created by one of our employment vendors. You can view the video by clicking here.
