Housing Options What do you need to put in place to be ready for the future for your family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Housing Options in Washington State Visit the DDA website for additional information This page contains links to third party links including PDFs located on Washington's DSHS website, and videos on Youtube. If any links are no longer working, please contact us and we will remove or update them as quickly as possible. Thank you! Alternative Living Housing Model – Individual Person 40 hours per month of support while you live independently. Training Independent Skills Create many goals and work on skills to meet those goals from your person-centered service plan with an Alternative Living provider. You are responsible for your living expenses while living in a home or apartment you rent or lease. If living with a parent, you may receive service from an Alternative Living provider for up to six months. Alternative Living is not personal care. In addition to working with an Alternative Living provider, you may work with an Individual Provider to receive person care if you need it. Alternative Living Fact Sheet.pdf Alternative Living Video - YouTube Companion Homes – Individual Person Receive one-on-one habilitation services, including: assistance with daily care, medication management, medical appointment scheduling (and more) while living in your Companion Home provider’s family home. You agree on how much money you pay your Companion Home provider for room and board, and you may keep some spending money for yourself. You get to choose at least one goal to work on with your provider from your Person-Centered Service Plan. Note: A Companion Home provider is not the same as an Individual Provider. Companion Home Services.pdf Companion Homes Video - YouTube Group Training Homes or Group Homes Receive habilitation services, assistance with community activities, menu planning and cooking, medication management, medical appointment scheduling (and more) from provider who leases or rents a home you share with others (five-12 people total). You pay room and board through a cost-of-care fee that’s based on your income. Receive a monthly allowance to pay for personal items and activities in your community. Group Training Homes are non-licensed facilities, operated by a non-profit provider. Group Homes are licensed facilities operated by either a for-profit or non-profit provider. Both settings have specific requirements related to the layout and safety of the home Group Training Homes Fact Sheet.pdf Group Homes Fact Sheet.pdf Group Training Homes Video - YouTube Supported Living – Individual or Group Receive habilitation services, assistance with community activities, menu planning and cooking, medication management, medical appointment scheduling (and more) in a home you own, rent or lease with up to three other people. You pay for your food, utilities and personal expenses with your own income. Supported Living services are provided by either contracted community agencies or State-Operated Living Alternatives. You choose your home, roommates and provider. Supported Living Fact Sheet.pdf Residential Care Settings: Adult Family Home – Licensed Residential Care Setting (24/7 supports) Receive assistance with daily activities in a licensed provider-owned home that supports two to eight adults. Caregivers provide assistance with individualized care tasks included in your Person-Centered Service Plan. You pay room and board through a cost-of-care fee that’s based on your income. Receive a monthly allowance to pay for personal items. Specialty training is required for providers who support clients of the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Services may also include Meaningful Day activities. Adult Family Home Fact Sheet.pdf Adult Family Home Video - YouTube Assisted Living / Adult Residential Care / Enhanced Adult Residential Care (24/7 supports) Receive personal care, housing, housekeeping services, meals, snacks, laundry and activities in a facility licensed by DSHS’ Aging and Long-Term Supports Administration. You pay room and board through a cost-of-care fee that’s based on your income. Receive a monthly allowance to pay for personal items. Specialty training is required for providers who support clients of the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Assisted Living, Adult Residential Care and Enhanced Residential Care Facilities Fact Sheet.pdf Donate Make a one-time or recurring donation through our website. Donate Get In Touch Let us know how you'd like to help First name Last name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting!

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Events No events at the moment Past Events 2025 Annual LEO Picnic Aug 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Confluence Park Issaquah, 595 Rainier Blvd N, Issaquah, WA 98027, USA Details Snoqualmie Challenge Race 2025 - Co-Driver May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Near Safeway, SE Douglas St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, USA Hosted by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley! CO-DRIVER: Person with Disability or enrolled in ECEAP. No taller than 5'2'' and under 130 pounds. The Gravity Cars allow those with developmental disabilities to experience the thrill of riding a gravity car race car. Details Snoqualmie Challenge Race 2025 - Driver May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Near Safeway, SE Douglas St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, USA Hosted by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley! The Gravity Cars allow those with developmental disabilities to experience the thrill of riding a soap box derby- type race car while piloted by a trained volunteer who is 10 years old or older. Details 2024 Award Recipients – LEO Caring Community Awards May 21, 2024, 7:00 PM Issaquah, Issaquah, WA, USA A celebration of the 44th annual Community Awards in Issaquah Details Keep Up to Date Subscribe to LEO newsletters and learn about upcoming events Email SIGN UP Thanks for your interest!

Who We Are A community working to improve lives Life Enrichment Options (LEO) is a community based non-profit organization that works to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their life vision and goals through supportive housing , recreation , community education and advocacy . Our Area Our service area includes Issaquah, Snoqualmie Valley and Rural East King County , located on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish and Snoqualmie Tribes. See Who Makes This Possible Care Providers LEO care providers Mary Pam and Evelyn at summer picnic - medium Staff LEO staff Molly and Jin at summer picnic - horizontal medium Board Members LEO board members Angie and Janet at summer picnic - medium History LEO was born in 1988 out of the need of mothers of young adults with developmental disabilities. As their children were leaving the safety net of the Issaquah schools, there was very little to look forward to in the way of activities and services in the community. These women were determined that their children would lead fulfilling lives on their own terms. Over the years LEO has made significant progress in developing housing, programs and activities. Accomplishments Partnered with Polygon Northwest to build the Rose House (2003), Ann House (2006), and Angela House (2012) in Issaquah, providing homes for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Built the Nancy House (2020) in the Snoqualmie Valley and the Mike House (2022) with help from the Kuni Foundation and Taylor Morrison Construction. Sponsored educational forums on housing, interactions with law enforcement, healthy lifestyles, and technology for independent living. Represented on local parks and recreation committees and initiated our own recreational programs in 2014. Partnered with local Rotary clubs and Kiwanis to host the Challenge Series Races for children with special needs. Recognized and encouraged employers who hire individuals with developmental disabilities. LEO continues to grow, staying connected with the community and working with governmental agencies to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges. Our Groundbreaking Shovel June 5, 2002 Ready to Help? Learn how you can make a difference. Get Involved

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Advocacy Creating connection through the workplace Employment Advocacy and Support Advocacy for employment was the foundation of the LEO organization. The "founding mothers" identified a significant gap in employment services and job coaching for individuals with developmental disabilities. Over time, this need has been addressed by various private and non-profit organizations through employment vendors. Today, we encourage families to collaborate with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and existing employment vendors to access these essential services. We also urge families and friends to support individuals with developmental disabilities by engaging in community activities such as volunteering at Salmon Days , participating in community cleanup days , or joining the Aktion Club supported by AtWork! and the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah. LEO proudly recognizes businesses in our community that go above and beyond in hiring people with disabilities. These employers are committed to: Adapting hiring procedures Offering flexible job descriptions Allowing on-site employment specialists for job coaching Providing a supportive network for employees Actively recruiting individuals with disabilities Your support and involvement help create a more inclusive and empowered community for everyone. Employers We've Recognized Albertsons, Eastgate Adventure Bowl AMC, Factoria Applebees, Renton Arena Sports AtWork! Bellevue Community College Burger King, Issaquah City of Issaquah Costco Headquarters Costco Warehouse, Issaquah Earth Pet Eastridge Christian Assembly Encompass Eurest Dining Services Evergreen Ford Fairwood Golf and Country Club Fischer Meats Foryu Furnishings Fred Meyer, Issaquah Gilman Auto Body Girl Scouts of Western Washington Hilton Garden Inn Home Depot, Issaquah Home Goods, Issaquah Issaquah Brew Pub Issaquah Kiwanis Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Issaquah Press Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Issaquah School District Jubilee Farms Kids Country Day Care, Issaquah KinderCare, W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy Lakeside Montessori Lowe’s, Issaquah Matthews Thriftway McDonalds, Gilman Meadowbrook Urgent Care Clinic Michael’s Toyota of Bellevue Microsoft Mt. Si Sports and Fitness NAES (formerly North American Energy Service) National Etching North Bend Theater Old Country Buffet, Factoria Panera Bread PCC Natural Markets Pediatric Associates Petco, Issaquah PetSmart, Issaquah Pine Lake Club Pioneer Coffee Roasting Company Pitney Bowes Services Providence Marianwood QFC, Gilman Blvd, Pine Lake, Klahanie, Newcastle Red Robin, Bellevue Square Regal Cinemas, Issaquah Ridge Fitness, Snoqualmie Rite Aid, Factoria River Dog Round Table Pizza, Issaquah Safeway, Issaquah, North Bend, Sammamish, Renton Highlands San Mar Snoqualmie Casino Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course Snoqualmie Police Department Snoqualmie Valley YMCA Squak Mountain Greenhouse and Nursery Starbucks, Gilman, E. Lake Sammamish, Pine Lake, Klahanie Village, Renton Highlands Swedish Medical Center Issaquah Swedish, Pine Lake Clinic Target, Issaquah Tavon Center The Golf Club at Newcastle The Grange Supply The Rotary Club of Issaquah Trader Joe’s, Issaquah True Martial Arts Tutta Bella, Issaquah Twedes Cafe University House, Issaquah US Archives Walgreens, Issaquah, Bellevue Whole Foods, Bellevue WildFin, Issaquah, Renton York Building Services, Bellevue Zeek’s Pizza, Issaquah Highlands Learn About Our Other Initiatives Housing family home with large veranda Education adult with disabilities using a computer at a desk, a thoughtful expression on his face Recreation Two sets of gravity cars with excited children in them.

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