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County highlights developmental-disability services, endorses DSHS contract and local providers; Special Olympics recognized
Summary
Lewis County commissioners heard a community presentation from the Lewis County Special Olympics and approved contracts to fund developmental-disability services and related community programs, including a Department of Social and Health Services agreement and funding for Reliable Enterprises.
Sarah Sons, Lewis County developmental disabilities coordinator, introduced members of the Lewis County Special Olympics to the commissioners on July 15 and later presented a county contract with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to fund developmental-disability services.
Special Olympics presentation: Sons and several coaches, parents and athletes described the local Special Olympics program, which Sons said has operated for more than 30 years and serves roughly 75 athletes ranging in age from about 8 to into their 70s. Sons and family members…
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