Washington
PAVE
Joanne Butts, Director
Informed people make differences in lives of children & adults with
disabilities
6316 South 12th
Tacoma, WA 98465
Tel: (253) 565-2266 (v/tty)
1-800-572-7368 (v/tty)
Fax: (253) 566-8052
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PAVE, a non-profit, parent-directed organization, exists to increase
independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for consumers
with
special needs, their families and communities, through
training,
information referral & support.
PAVE can help you:
- Understand the educational system for pre-schoolers & school age
children
- Access early intervention services for very young children from birth
to three
- Comprehend the adult service systems as your child transitions to
adult life
- Provide support when you learn that your child has a disability or
chronic health need
- Workshops on subjects such as special education information,
transition, cultural diversity, Medicaid, SSI, family centered care, Birth
to Three, military issues, communication skills, and many others
- Lending library- books, video and audio tapes
- Info about starting a parent support group
Projects of Washington PAVE:
- Pierce County Parent to Parent
- STOMP- Specialized Training of Military Parents
- Pierce County Family Resource Coordination
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resources Institute
- Community Inclusion Project
- Mental Health Project
- Parent Training Project
- Infant-Toddler Early Intervention Program
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