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Childcare, Schools, & Community

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The Childcare, Schools, and Community area provides tips and tools to help parents, childgivers, and professionals of children with special health care needs prepare for the child's adjustment and interaction with their daily environments. This includes:

  • Child Care and the ADA: find information and resources about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and child care for professionals and families.
     
  • Girl hugging a treeWhen Your Child With Special Needs Goes to School: a list of things to help parents of children with special needs prepare for school.

  • Dental Care for Children with Special Needs: learn about children with special needs' unique oral health issues, tips for a healthy mouth, and how to find and prepare for a dental visit.
     
  • Safety Tips: find information and tips for a variety of different diagnoses and situations such as car safety, water safety, fire safety, and playground safety.
     
  • Employment Resources for Teens with Disability: Washington State and National organizations and resources for youth with disabilities to explore and transition into the workplace.
     
  • Talking With Parents: find resources, information and tips for childcare professionals who communicate with parents and caregivers of children with special needs.