Independent Living Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Tacoma
Assesses the needs of those who are blind or have low vision to maximize their level of independence by teaching adaptive skills and recommending adaptive devices. Focuses on helping those not seeking employment. Serves Pierce and southwest King County.
Empowers people to live independently in their homes and communities.
Services assist participants in gaining the confidence, skills, and alternative techniques necessary to maintain or regain their independence to restart customary life activities.
Goal is to gain the ability to choose lifestyle and level of independence based on information and knowledge, not perceived limitations.
Health Care Services offered by SouthEast Seattle Senior Center
Offers blood pressure checks, massage, breast cancer screening and foot care to aging adults.
Offers free blood pressure checks, weekly, massage therapy (Wednesdays except first Wednesday of the month) and wellness checks on the fourth Monday of the month (via partnership with POCAAN).
Vocational Rehabilitation Program offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Spokane
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job.
Helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing, continuing, or returning to work.
Assists participants in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment; empower and teach participants to educate themselves about careers and the job market; and help participants identify what tools or skills they may need to prepare for the career of their choice through:
- Assessment, appraisal, program evaluation, and research
- Goal setting and intervention planning
- Case management, referral, and service co-ordination
- Career counseling, job analysis, and job development services
- Functional and work capacity evaluations
Provides assistive technology evaluation and training, information and referrals services to help individuals gain and retain employment.
Independent Living Services offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Seattle
Assesses the needs of those who are blind or have low vision to maximize their level of independence by teaching adaptive skills and recommending adaptive devices. Focuses on helping those not seeking employment. Serves northwest Washington.
Empowers people to live independently in their homes and communities.
Services assist participants in gaining the confidence, skills, and alternative techniques necessary to maintain or regain their independence to restart customary life activities.
Goal is to gain the ability to choose lifestyle and level of independence based on information and knowledge, not perceived limitations.
Vocational Rehabilitation Program offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Lacey
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job. Serves south Puget Sound and the Peninsula.
Helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing, continuing, or returning to work.
Assists participants in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment; empower and teach participants to educate themselves about careers and the job market; and help participants identify what tools or skills they may need to prepare for the career of their choice through:
- Assessment, appraisal, program evaluation, and research
- Goal setting and intervention planning
- Case management, referral, and service co-ordination
- Career counseling, job analysis, and job development services
- Functional and work capacity evaluations
Provides assistive technology evaluation and training, information and referrals services to help individuals gain and retain employment.
Vision and Hearing Assistance offered at Lions Club - Quilcene
Helps low income residents obtain eyeglasses, vision exams, and hearing aids.
The Lion's Club helps low income residents obtain eyeglasses, vision exams, and hearing aids. They can arrange for seeing eye dogs, coordinate with the NW Lions Foundation, and a local physician for organ donations. They can also provide information and referrals. Eligibility is determined on an individual basis. When funds are low, priority is given to youth. They also participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Adults offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Seattle
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job.
Helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing, continuing, or returning to work.
Assists participants in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment; empower and teach participants to educate themselves about careers and the job market; and help participants identify what tools or skills they may need to prepare for the career of their choice through:
- Assessment, appraisal, program evaluation, and research
- Goal setting and intervention planning
- Case management, referral, and service co-ordination
- Career counseling, job analysis, and job development services
- Functional and work capacity evaluations
Provides assistive technology evaluation and training, information and referrals services to help individuals gain and retain employment.
Independent Living Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Yakima
Assesses the needs of those who are blind or have low vision to maximize their level of independence by teaching adaptive skills and recommending adaptive devices. Focuses on helping those not seeking employment. Serves northwest Washington.
Empowers people to live independently in their homes and communities.
Services assist participants in gaining the confidence, skills, and alternative techniques necessary to maintain or regain their independence to restart customary life activities.
Goal is to gain the ability to choose lifestyle and level of independence based on information and knowledge, not perceived limitations.
Vocational Rehabilitation Program offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Yakima
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job.
Helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing, continuing, or returning to work.
Assists participants in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment; empower and teach participants to educate themselves about careers and the job market; and help participants identify what tools or skills they may need to prepare for the career of their choice through:
- Assessment, appraisal, program evaluation, and research
- Goal setting and intervention planning
- Case management, referral, and service co-ordination
- Career counseling, job analysis, and job development services
- Functional and work capacity evaluations
Provides assistive technology evaluation and training, information and referrals services to help individuals gain and retain employment.
Independent Living Services offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Vancouver
Assesses the needs of those who are blind or have low vision to maximize their level of independence by teaching adaptive skills and recommending adaptive devices. Focuses on helping those not seeking employment.
Empowers people to live independently in their homes and communities.
Services assist participants in gaining the confidence, skills, and alternative techniques necessary to maintain or regain their independence to restart customary life activities.
Goal is to gain the ability to choose lifestyle and level of independence based on information and knowledge, not perceived limitations.
Vocational Rehabilitation Program offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Tacoma
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job. Serves Pierce and southwest King County.
Helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing, continuing, or returning to work.
Assists participants in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment; empower and teach participants to educate themselves about careers and the job market; and help participants identify what tools or skills they may need to prepare for the career of their choice through:
- Assessment, appraisal, program evaluation, and research
- Goal setting and intervention planning
- Case management, referral, and service co-ordination
- Career counseling, job analysis, and job development services
- Functional and work capacity evaluations
Provides assistive technology evaluation and training, information and referrals services to help individuals gain and retain employment.
Independent Living Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Lacey
Assesses the needs of those who are blind or have low vision to maximize their level of independence by teaching adaptive skills and recommending adaptive devices. Focuses on helping those not seeking employment. Serves south Puget Sound and the Peninsula.
Empowers people to live independently in their homes and communities.
Services assist participants in gaining the confidence, skills, and alternative techniques necessary to maintain or regain their independence to restart customary life activities.
Goal is to gain the ability to choose lifestyle and level of independence based on information and knowledge, not perceived limitations.
Independent Living Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Spokane
Assesses the needs of those who are blind or have low vision to maximize their level of independence by teaching adaptive skills and recommending adaptive devices. Focuses on helping those not seeking employment. Serves northwest Washington.
Empowers people to live independently in their homes and communities.
Services assist participants in gaining the confidence, skills, and alternative techniques necessary to maintain or regain their independence to restart customary life activities.
Goal is to gain the ability to choose lifestyle and level of independence based on information and knowledge, not perceived limitations.