Open Doors for Multicultural Families

Dedicated to the needs of #diverse #families who have loved ones with #developmentaldisabilities and special healthcare needs.

[So. Seattle Emerald @SoSeaEmerald]

OPINION | Multicultural Village Offers Real Help for People With Disabilities by Ginger Kwan

"As a parent of an adult son with autism, I’m constantly asking myself a question: Where will my son live after I’ve passed away?"

⬇️ Full op-ed linked below.
https://t.co/KfhTTvVwj9

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

ODMF Advocacy Director, Moses Perez, testified in the House Human Services Youth and Early Learning Committee today in support of two bills.

1. Expanding day services for adults with disabilities and

2. Payment for parental caregivers of children under 18 with I/DD.

[King County, Washington @KingCountyWA]

You're invited to our Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum.

Hear from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities/delays and family members, connect with officials, and learn about legislative priorities.

Visit https://t.co/rWGIOCmA94 to register.

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

We've got a new look! Check out Open Doors' new website to learn more about us, our programs and more.

Click the link in the bio or check it out here: https://t.co/dupaUqZqzm

#opendoorswa #multiculturalfamilies #disability #community #opportunity

[RAISE Center @RaiseCenter]

#TransitionTuesday: I’m Determined is a space created for youths to "explore who they are and who they would like to be."

Their resource library contains hundreds of videos and documents to "help build self-determination."

Learn more: https://t.co/SxJVyRPcCe

#YouthEmpowerment

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Our Advocacy and Civic Engagement Program Manager, Moses Perez, was back in Olympia this week for the signing of HB 1134 authorizing the implementation of the 988 behavioral health crisis response and suicide prevention system.

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Open Doors is excited to launch our 2nd Cohort for our Self-Advocacy Leadership Training (SALT) on June 22nd!

Complete our interest form here: https://t.co/IQiA2q567N

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Open Doors is excited for the opportunity to grow our organizational capacity to provide critical support for individuals in the community facing homelessness.

[Washington State Department of Commerce @WAStateCommerce]

ICYMI: We announced a $650,000 investment toward building an Apple Health and Homes network. The initial funding to 27 organizations across Washington will create capacity to address chronic homelessness of individuals who also have health conditions.

https://t.co/Rtx8FPh8JN

[RAISE Center @RaiseCenter]

[webinar] Supporting #Families to Focus on Student #Self-Determination
Check out new materials for professionals and families and the recorded webinar (ASL/Spanish).
https://t.co/NDBObjZVZc

[Seattle Human Services @SeattleHSD]

We’re proud of our @AgingKingCounty division & the Community Living Connections network. Call toll-free 844-348-5464 for answers on aging, disability & caregiving. Calls, consultations, referrals & most services are available free of charge. #OAM2023 https://t.co/Dhqh7ZO5wE

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Open Doors for Multicultural Families is honored to be selected as a service provider to carry out this important work in partnership with @KingCoRHA

[King County Regional Homelessness Authority @KingCoRHA]

KCRHA is excited to announce that HUD has awarded the Seattle/King County CoC with all of the bonus grants that the CoC applied for, totaling $4.1 million in new ongoing federal funding for the region, and maxing out the possible awards available. https://t.co/hXTIZ2WxOc

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Open Doors was honored to be present at the signing of HB 1407 which prevents termination of eligibility for developmental disabilities services solely due to age when a child has already been determined eligible for those services.

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Check out our Spring newsletter to see what we’re up to!

https://t.co/8nyNONFV1s

[RAISE Center @RaiseCenter]

#WorkforceWednesday...Life Hacks for Transition: What happens once your young adult has a job? Covers establishing/maintaining natural supports for the worker; support the employer/ employees and develop a Workplace Agreement. https://t.co/pgcz1nXdQc

[RAISE Center @RaiseCenter]

#WorkforceWednesday... Our Ability, Inc. builds relationships with businesses interested in employment and works directly with hiring managers and disability advocacy orgs around the country to build bridges towards employment. https://t.co/o75w57eGPj #WorkforceWednesday #RAISE

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Open Doors is hiring! To view our open positions and submit your application, visit: https://t.co/2UcpX3Oz2P

[RAISE Center @RaiseCenter]

#TransitionTuesday… Looking to become a youth advocate?
The Youth Move National offers an overview of these seven stages in their in-depth PDF: https://t.co/A78iMpn2vm

#SPAN #YouthEmpowerment #BeInformed #SelfAdvocacy #Advocacy

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

Get #ThatGivingFeeling when you support Open Doors’ #GiveBIG campaign. Early giving begins today!

https://t.co/qZuv7pJNvX

[Workforce Seattle-King @SeattleKingWDC]

🔧 Our COVID-19 Disaster & Employment Recovery initiative supported communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Our partners provided jobs, training & help to those in need, like @therealODMF, which delivered $9M in aid to 2,300+ people. Read more: https://t.co/nvL7TwEZ7R

[Open Doors for Multicultural Families @therealODMF]

We are actively recruiting tutors for our HOPE program which connects youth ages 14-24 with peer engagement, mentoring and tutoring. Contact us today to get involved!