Ashby Family Programs That Build Skills, Friendships, and a True Community.
Ashby Family programs give people the skills, support, and real-world experiences they need to build confidence and feel rooted in their community.
Families and clients can enroll or request info in minutes.
Ashby Family Programs That Build Skills, Friendships, and a True Community.
Ashby Family programs give people the skills, support, and real-world experiences they need to build confidence and feel rooted in their community.
Families and clients can enroll or request info in minutes.
LEAD Mentorship
The LEAD & Mentorship Program is a pathway to growth, belonging, and personal discovery for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Each cohort is guided through a culturally inclusive curriculum designed to build life skills, foster peer connections, and expand access to community opportunities.
What the program offers:
Culturally Inclusive Learning
Topics include the Cultural & Social Identity Wheel, health and wellness, time management, financial education, career exploration, and educational pathways.
Peer Mentorship
Nine individuals with IDD serve as trained mentors, offering lived experience, guidance, and encouragement.
Accessible Transportation
A wheelchair-accessible Honda Odyssey helps participants reach classes, activities, and community spaces without barriers.
Dignity, Respect, & Understanding Trainings
All staff and mentors complete quarterly dignity, respect, and understanding training to ensure an inclusive and respectful environment for all.
Participants are seated around a table, some reading papers while one person strums a guitar. Name cards and colorful supplies are scattered across the table, creating a relaxed and creative setting.
Community Engagement & Inclusion Services
Through Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), our Community Engagement and Community Inclusion services are designed to help individuals step into community life with confidence, connection, and purpose.
What the program offers:
Eligibility for DDA Clients
Available to individuals on the Individual and Family Services, Basic Plus, and Core waivers, as well as those in Skilled Nursing Facilities or on the Roads to Community Living program.
Relationship Building
At the heart of this service is fostering authentic bonds, mutual respect, and active participation in the broader community.
Access to Community Life
Support in finding and joining activities, events, and social networks that match each person’s interests.
Flexible, Individualized Support
Services shaped around the participant’s preferences, needs, and pace, whether for a single milestone or ongoing connection.
Short-Term & Long-Term Options
Community Engagement helps with immediate needs such as apartment hunting or accessing local resources, while Community Inclusion builds enduring relationships and community roles.
A group of adults sit around a table filled with art supplies, water bottles, and personal materials. One participant makes a playful gesture as others smile and engage in the activity.
Benefit Resource & Connection Hub (BRCH)
The BRCH is a lifeline for individuals facing urgent needs, offering connections to vital resources, emergency assistance, and ongoing community support. Through its Benefit Navigator, the hub guides participants toward local programs, service organizations, and funding opportunities that can make an immediate difference in daily life.
What the program offers:
Emergency Financial Assistance
Grants for critical needs such as beds, clothing, food, or urgent repairs, ensuring support when it’s needed most.
Community Engagement Scholarships
Funding for personal enrichment activities, including exercise programs, wellness initiatives, and equine-assisted therapy.
Essential Supplies
Access to everyday necessities such as sanitary products and adult diapers, helping individuals maintain dignity and comfort.
Digital Access and Training
Technology resources and training to bridge the digital divide, making telehealth, virtual counseling, and online recovery meetings accessible to all.
Respite Services
Our Respite Services offer caregivers a much-needed pause while ensuring their loved ones remain safe, supported, and meaningfully engaged. Hosted in our welcoming Activity Center, these services create peace of mind for families and enriching experiences for participants.
What the program offers:
Caregiver Relief
Scheduled breaks that allow caregivers time to rest, recharge, and tend to personal needs without worry.
Safe and Supportive Environment
Participants are cared for by compassionate staff in a space designed for comfort, connection, and inclusion.
Engaging Activities
Access to social events, creative projects, and health-focused activities that make every visit enjoyable and purposeful.
Flexible Scheduling
Options that adapt to each family’s needs, whether for a few hours or a full day, ensuring support when it matters most.
Ashby Family Activity Center
The Ashby Family Activity Center is a vibrant hub where participants, families, and guardians come together for connection, creativity, and personal growth.
Each month’s calendar is thoughtfully curated to offer opportunities that spark joy, build skills, and nurture a sense of belonging.
What the program offers:
Creative Exploration
Art workshops, music sessions, and hands-on projects that encourage self-expression and skill development.
Wellness and Recreation
Group fitness classes, health-focused activities, and outings designed to keep minds and bodies active.
Community Outings
Field trips to local attractions, cultural events, and parks that expand horizons and create shared memories.
Consistent Engagement
A reliable monthly schedule that families can count on, making participation easy and stress-free.
How to Join an Ashby Family Program
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You can start by filling out our short intake form or reach out if you’d rather talk it through first. We’ll walk you through the rest.
Three young men, wearing safety goggles, focus on a hands-on science experiment at a lab counter. Measuring cups, bottles, and lab materials are arranged neatly in front of them.
A diverse group of Ashby Family program participants and staff pose together inside a city council chamber. Some are seated, some standing, all smiling and looking at the camera beneath a backdrop of flags and a government seal.
Fuel the Movement, Change a Life
Your generosity powers every mentorship, community event, and emergency support we provide. Every dollar helps someone with visible or invisible disabilities gain confidence, find connection, and live with greater independence. Together, we can dismantle stigma and open doors that have been closed for too long.
