The following simple instructions will take you step by step through the enrollment process. If at any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patti at the Arc of Washington State at 888.754.8798 or you can contact her by e-mail.
Ensure Eligibility First: First contact the Division of Developmental Disabilities to request an eligibility verification letter. Only residents of Washington State with a developmental disability are eligible to be a beneficiary of a trust account. This eligibility letter must be submitted with your completed enrollment packet.
Determine Which Trust Account is Right for You: The Life Opportunities Trust offers two types of individual trust accounts to meet the needs of families and individuals. Identify which account is right for you.
Review and Complete Joinder Agreement. Review the Joinder Agreement and legibly fill in all requested information. If at any time you have questions, enrollment consultants are available to review the document – page by page if needed. You may email questions to patti@arcwa.org.
Notarize Your Signature. Once you have completed the Joinder Agreement, you will need to have your signature notarized. Some banks provide this service for a nominal fee.
Prepare Enrollment Fee Check. Make your enrollment fee check or money order payable to Endowment Trust Fund for $600.
Mail Completed Forms to the Arc of Washington State. Send the completed and notarized Joinder Agreement, enrollment fee check and eligibility verification letter from the Division of Developmental Disabilities to:
The Arc of Washington State Developmental Disabilities Life Opportunities Trust 2638 NE State Ave Olympia, WA 98506 1-888-754-8798