Northwest Center has developed tremendously in the last four-plus decades. Starting with the intensive passion of a group of parents who desired education for their shunned children in the mid 1960’s, Northwest Center has become a recognized leader in the development of potential of both children and adults. 

The leadership at Northwest Center understands the values that drive its mission:  dignity, quality, inclusion and engagement, autonomy, zero rejection, innovation, individual potential, the value of each person to the community and the importance of family. Based on those values, Northwest Center has recently committed itself to a path to substantially expand its programs and impact more people in our community.

Over the next few years, we will:

• Expand and enhance both our existing children’s and adult programs
• Develop programs in other life areas to supplement employment training
• Enhance family support and outreach
• Develop broader community participation in Northwest Center’s programs
• Better advocate for the people we serve and their families

We currently have projects underway that will:

• Dramatically expand the number of Child Development Centers we operate
• Develop a transition program for young adults leaving high school
• Develop significant respite options for all families in our community
• Develop an afterschool program for young adults 13-21
• Enhance and expand our vocational employment services
• Improve information access and outreach for families, utilizing technology and expertise available worldwide
  

Northwest Center is dedicated to developing a world where every person with a disability has tools and access to opportunities that will enable them to live a productive, happy and fulfilling life—on their terms.

David Wunderlin
President/CEO