Independent Living Services offered at 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.
When vision loss makes your daily life difficult, DSB is here to help. DSB's Independent Living Program can empower you to live independently in your home and community. The Independent Living Program is free for anyone who qualifies. We match you with a local provider that can help you meet your goals of becoming independent.
Low-Vision Clinic offered at Vision for Independence Center
Provides vision screenings and a vision store with adaptive devices to maximize the use of the remaining vision.
Provides vision screenings and a vision store with adaptive devices to maximize the use of the remaining vision. Also provides referrals to other helpful resources.
Eye Care and Glasses Prescriptions offered by Harborview Medical Center's Eye Clinic
Offers eye exams, emergency eye care, diagnosis and treatment of rare eye diseases, eye surgery and referral for low vision aids. Tests appropriate visual aids on patient. Operates a separate optical shop with eye exams, glasses and glasses repair.
Provides comprehensive eye care services:
- General eye examinations
- Prescriptions (although eyeglasses are not manufactured at this clinic)
- Emergency care
- Treatment of rare eye diseases
- Referral for low-vision aids such as special magnifiers and glasses
Provides comprehensive medical and surgical vision care services:
- Routine dilated eye exams
- Visual acuity
- Color vision
- Depth perception
- Management of ocular diseases
- Eye surgery.
Additionally, diagnostic testing is provided for visual field defects, glaucoma, and diabetes with ocular involvement.
Eyes on James Optical Shop, located in Harborview's Ninth and Jefferson Building, is a full service optical shop that offers
- Eye exams
- Eyeglasses
- Repairs
- Contact lenses
- Specialty glasses
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.
When vision loss makes your daily life difficult, DSB is here to help. DSB's Independent Living Program can empower you to live independently in your home and community. The Independent Living Program is free for anyone who qualifies. We match you with a local provider that can help you meet your goals of becoming independent.
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.
When vision loss makes your daily life difficult, DSB is here to help. DSB's Independent Living Program can empower you to live independently in your home and community. The Independent Living Program is free for anyone who qualifies. We match you with a local provider that can help you meet your goals of becoming independent.
Vision Clinic offered by International Community Health Services at International District Clinic
Operates a vision clinic for adults and children. Provides complete eye exams and an optical shop. Call to set an appointment.
Operates a vision clinic for adults and children.
Services include:
- Eye examinations
- Contact lenses
- Dry eye management and care
- Surgery co-management
- Referrals for specialty care
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.
When vision loss makes your daily life difficult, DSB is here to help. DSB's Independent Living Program can empower you to live independently in your home and community. The Independent Living Program is free for anyone who qualifies. We match you with a local provider that can help you meet your goals of becoming independent.
Low Vision Services offered by The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Offers services for the Low Vision Community in the Puget Sound region. Services include Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic, and Lighthouse Low Vision Store.
Offers services for the Low Vision Community in the Puget Sound region.
Services include Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Low Vision Clinic, and Low Vision Store.
Rehabilitation Services:
Instructors provide in home training on a variety of daily living tasks for people with low vision and blindness.
Tasks may include appliance use, medication management, telephone and smart phone use, and reading and writing.
Lighthouse Orientation and Mobility Instructors assist people in meeting their mobility and independent travel goals, such as traveling around their home and neighborhood and using bus or paratransit services.
Empowers people with low vision and blindness to be as independent as possible.
Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic:
Offers functional vision assessments by an optometrist who is specifically trained in mitigating the effects of vision loss and maximizing functional vision. Following the low vision exam, occupational therapists continue working with patients to train and ensure they are comfortable using the aids and techniques prescribed.
Low Vision Store:
Offers low vision products that help people live as independently as possible.
Support and Advocacy for Blind and low vision Residents of Clallam County offered at National Federation of the Blind Clallam County
Provides services including Braille training, advocacy and referral; mobility training, adaptive equipment, and can help match the clients needs with vendors and equipment providers. May have donated equipment and devices available.
Provides a full spectrum of services to address the needs of individuals with vision loss; including advocacy and other social and support services to accommodate the needs of individuals with vision loss and their families. Matches needs with providers and vendors of exams, glasses and adaptive equipment. Provides training for mobility, Braille instruction, technological adaptive equipment and daily living skills. Provides instruction and information on how to remove barriers affecting our customers. Facilitates the provision of a variety of services including financial assistance, vision restoration, counseling, recreation, public education, and a local source for vision loss adaptive equipment and devices. Promotes local community involvement in the programs and activities of Vision Loss Services. Donations accepted.
Vision-Related Assistance offered by Lion Sight Foundation of Clark County
Provides free eyeglasses and will help pay for surgeries and other vision-related assistance to residents who otherwise can not afford or pay for their vision needs.
Provides free eyeglasses and will help pay for surgeries and other vision-related assistance to residents who otherwise can not afford or pay for their vision needs.
Independent Living Services offered at 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.
When vision loss makes your daily life difficult, DSB is here to help. DSB's Independent Living Program can empower you to live independently in your home and community. The Independent Living Program is free for anyone who qualifies. We match you with a local provider that can help you meet your goals of becoming independent.