Success Stories

To Whom It May Concern:

I have had the opportunity to receive services from CWDR for a few years now; first in the YT program and now in the IL program. I have nothing but positive things to say about CWDR. Initially, I thought it was a place to find housing, as I was referred by someone who gave me advice on that. Initially, I felt like maybe some of the services were below my age range, but that changed very quickly. Because of CWDR, I have saved money on medications, gotten into and started my master's program, and received support in other areas of my life. CWDR has helped  me become more independent and I am forever grateful.

-G-man Denke 2023

They/Them

" Finding myself finally granted SSDI assistance, I found myself ridiculously buried in relentless paperwork as well.  Endless verifications, RE-verifications, & countless insurance issues, monthly summaries, prescription snags, EBT balance changes, medical bills & records, and on and on.  It became way too much for me to continuously and correctly navigate on my own.  All the additional clerical work involved became a very confusing and frustrating job in itself.  Having Central Washington Disability Resources (CWDR) come into the picture to help me with this paperwork hurricane was beyond helpful.  CWDR no doubt saved me from benefit failure as I no doubt couldn't keep up.  CWDR has helped me with every facet of every problem I've ever had associated with maintaining my SSDI, EBT, insurance, and medical issues as described above.  As a true "RESOURCE" for disabled people, I cannot recommend CWDR any more strongly for any complication you might have."

DSC, CWDR consumer (2020)

"Sarah (CWDR staff) brings me groceries from Safeway. She asked me to make a list of needed groceries, and she bought and delivered the food, plus paper towels and toilet paper. They paid on my phone and water bills too. With the money saved I was able to pay off a vet bill and buy firewood to heat my home."

Shawn, CWDR consumer (2020)

"They help me with rent through a stimulus package ( Cares Act Funds) which got me out of a bad situation. I lived in a motor home and shortly after I got it the engine blew up, leaving me stranded. Thanks to them I have a roof over my head and I feel safe for the first time in a long time."

TJ, CWDR Consumer (2020)

To whom it may concern:
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ashley and the rest of the specialists at CWDR. I am a
disabled Veteran of the Gulf War who is currently going back to school to be a Registered Nurse, and is
not able to work. I received an email from the disability office at school about this program. I reached out,
and Ashley got back to me promptly and set up an interview. I was quickly authorized to have one month
of my rent paid to help alleviate financial hardships that were brought about by a raging pandemic, and, a
government who seemed to have other priorities. This help was unexpected and much appreciated. I urge
anyone who is hurting financial, or otherwise, because of the current situation in the US, to reach out to
the CWDR team and see if they can be helped. Once again, Thank you Ashley.

A Very Grateful Veteran (2020)

I like the bond or connection I have made with CWDR and the fun times I have. 

I like using my own abilities to reach my goals with the support of CWDR. 

I meet a lot of friends at the center and that is important to me. 

Consumer 2024

CWDR helps me stay active with my goals. 

I went to the pool to stay active and that made me feel happy. 

I like the community events. 

Consumer 2024

I like the friends I meet at the center and learning about other cultures from around the world. 

I like how the center helps advocate with the ADA 

I like the community events. 

Rusty Allphin Consumer 2024

Successful stories:

Thank you CWDR. Devin has been a great supporter for my son, he has listened and helped to advocate for him at an IEP meeting and has helped with ideas to move forward with his independent studies for high school. My son also is appreciative of the pool pass program because it gives him a chance to get out of the house and get some exercise.
Lisa & Pedro

I've first started working with CWDR back years, I first introduced to them by the dvr program, I first worked with a lady named Amy Spitznas. She the first person I worked with in cwdr it was great knowing here and classes she tought. Then it came to another person from the same group, I only know her first name her name is Elliot, thanks to her I was able to meet new people and step out of my comfort zone and go to Seattle for a youth transition summer camp thing. It was a great thing and meeting so many new people. And then it was now Devin, he has helped alot as well, even meeting on person to discuss future plans and being lucky on choosing to go to the April conference in Chicago, this group was able to help meet new and extraordinary new people and, and helping me achieve new goals.

Ezequiel M

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