disabilities

How Does Washington State Help Workers With Developmental Disabilities?

The Conversation With Ross Reynolds — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:04:30 +0000

Washington State’s Developmental Disabilities Administration helps people with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome find work. The DDA serves nearly 9,000 adults over the age of 21.

Ross Reynolds interviews Dr. Pat Brown, director of the University of Washington’s employment program. Ross also talks with Doug Wilson, a sales manager at Copiers Northwest, who employs people with developmental disabilities and Shawn Christensen, a man with cerebral palsy who works at Regal Cinemas in Renton.

Pierce Transit Cuts Raise Concerns For Blind Rider

Derek Wang — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:48:19 +0000

It’s 3:00 p.m. on a recent workday, and Buddy Yates sets off on the first leg of his long commute home. He and his guide dog, Palmer, step through the fast-food containers that litter the street on the way to Rainier Avenue South where he will catch his first bus.

Audio Tour: Accessible Home By Karen Braitmayer

Ross Reynolds — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:47:30 +0000

Ross Reynolds gets a home tour from architect Karen Braitmayer and hears about what it's like to design homes for people in wheelchairs.

Special Ed In Seattle Public Schools "Atrocious," "Heartbreaking," Say Parents

Ann Dornfeld — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:07:19 +0000

Two-and-a-half years ago, KUOW brought you the story of Bridget Ambrose and her son Ryder. Ryder was in kindergarten at the time. He’s on the autism spectrum. At Ryder’s preschool, he’d gotten special education services like speech therapy and the social skills training that many kids with autism need to teach them how to interact with other kids.