When people hear the term Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), they may not realize it includes many disabilities they already know, such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). IDD is not a…
Open Door for Multicultural Families (ODMF) recently brought together families, community partners, advocates, and educators for a powerful day of learning, connection, and empowerment focused on supporting children with disabilities and their success in school and beyond. The event showcased…
TACOMA, WA – Open Door for Multicultural Families is proud to announce the strategic launch of its expanded Housing & Economic Stability Team through a new partnership with Mercy Housing at two Tacoma-area properties. This expansion reflects ODMF’s ongoing commitment…
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released a new legal opinion about disability rights laws and access to home and community-based care for people with disabilities. For many years, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of…
Special education is a fundamental part of a student’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). It is not separate from education. It exists to ensure that students with disabilities can access learning, receive individualized supports, and fully participate…
We all use technology to make our lives easier every day, but have you ever stopped to think about how many were originally designed as “assistive technology”? Take a moment to look around you. Maybe you’re wearing glasses or contact…
We are just under one month away from Under One Sky, our largest annual fundraiser and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Tickets are selling quickly, and we encourage you to get yours now to show your support and…
We are officially one month away from Under One Sky, our largest annual fundraiser and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Tickets are selling quickly, and we encourage you to get yours now to show your support and join…
If you stood near the Kent/Des Moines Light Rail Station this week, you might’ve felt it, that buzz in the air, the energy of something big beginning. After years of dreaming, planning, community conversations, and partnership building… construction on the…
KENT, WA – Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) is honored to announce US Senator Patty Murray secured $614,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending to support the development of the ODMF Early Learning Center, a vital piece of…
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone: My Arrival and Early Challenges Written By Ky Ly Stepping out of your comfort zone is never easy. 16 years ago, I stepped out of mine when I moved from Vietnam to the United…
One autistic student’s journey through college and beyond Written By Khalid Sirad The bell rings one final time. Graduation caps soar through the air. For most students, this moment marks an exciting transition to independence. But for those of us…