Disabled Resources

Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

DVR Kent
253-395-3090
253-395-2069 TTY
1000 Central Ave. S., Kent 98032

DVR Seatac
206-439-3703
206-439-3750 TTY
18000 Pacific Hwy. S., Suite 1000, Seatac 98188

DVR Bellevue
425-649-4241
425-649-4237 TTY
14360 SE Eastgate Way, bellevue 98007

With offices statewide, DVR seeks "to enable individuals with disabilities to obtain and keep employment." Wide range of services includes assessment, counseling, medical restoration, training, help with job search and more.
Verified 1/03

Other resources

Children's Hospital
206-987-2000
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105

In- and out-patient services for disabled youth. Medical coupons and sliding scale fees. Referral from a primary care provider is required.
Verified 11/09

Easter Seals Washington
206-281-5700
1-800-675-5708
157 Roy St., Seattle 98109

Information, referral, and follow-up services for children and adults with disabilities.
Verified 1/03

Alliance of People with disAbilities
206-545-7055
4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100, Seattle 98103-6900

Consulting on ADA, legal rights issues, housing & independent living assistance, employability and accessibility specialist, self-advocacy training, referral services.
Verified 2/08

Meals On Wheels
206-448-5767
Fax: 206-448-5756
2208 Second Ave, Seattle 98121

Meal and grocery delivery for homebound persons 60 or over. $3.00 per meal if able to pay. Food stamps OK for groceries. Also meals for homebound persons under 60, $3.75 per meal. No local website, but they have a national website.
Verified 11/02

Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center
206-323-5770
206-328-6871 FAX
1620 18th Ave., Seattle 98122

Clinical evaluation and treatment services for deaf and hearing children and adults. Medical coupons accepted. Audiostore for assistive devices. Speech classes.
Verified 1/03

Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted
206-525-5556
1-800-458-4888
9709 Third Avenue NE, Seattle 98115-2027

Vision rehabilitation, specialists in age-related vision loss. Low vision clinic, assistive technology, Braille items. Mental health counseling, volunteer services.
Verified 1/03

Lifetime Advocacy Plus
206-367-8055
11000 Lake City Way NE #401, Seattle 98125

Guardianship and trust management for disabled and elderly persons.
Verified 1/03

Washington Protection and Advocacy System
425-776-1199
1-800-562-2702
TDD: 1-800-905-0209
180 West Dayton #102, Edmonds WA 98020

Helps disabled and mentally ill persons with information, referral, advocacy, and legal services.
Verified 1/03

Utility Discount Program
206-684-0268
618 Second Ave., Room 250, Seattle 98104

Low-income seniors (65+) and low-income disabled are eligible for 50% discounts from City Light or other Seattle utilities. Typically not available if you live in subsidized housing.
Verified 12/02

Minor Home Repair
206-448-5751

Seattle, Tukwila, Seatac only. Although this program is operated by Senior Services of Seattle/King County, it provides low-cost home repair for low-income homeowners regardless of age. Also, disabled renters may be eligible for disability access modification with the consent of the landlord.
Verified 1/03

Related Seattle Crisis Resource Directory topics:

• Transportation.

Other related topics:

• DeafWeb Washington.
• King County Developmental Disabilities Division
• 12 Step resources for the Deaf and hard of hearing.
• ADD Resources: Tacoma-based group offers extensive resources for people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and for parents of children with ADD.
• Tim Moore's blog about Social Security (SSI and SSD) may be of interest to readers of this page.

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