Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in Auburn
Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Services may include household management, attendant care management, using assistive technology and finding and retaining housing & employment.
Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.
Services may include:
- Information and referral
- Independent living skills training
- Peer support
- Finding and retaining housing
- How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare
- Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services.
All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.
HARPS - Housing and Recovery through Peer Services offered at Serenity House Housing Resource Center - Sequim
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders.
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders. Peer counselors help provide guidance and assistance to obtain and maintain stable housing. Additionally peer counselors act as mentors to help empower, encourage responsibility, and promote active participation in recovery.
Supported Living Services offered at Arc of King County
Provides one-on-one support so that adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities can live as independently as possible in the community. May assist with home management, personal care, financial management and more.
Provides one-on-one support so that adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities can live as independently as possible in the community.
Based on assessment, may assist clients with tasks such as:
- Home management
- Personal care and financial management
- Negotiating various services such as DSHS, vocational, medical, etc.
- Developing and maintaining relationships
- Exploring personal growth
- Obtaining and managing resources and services
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.
ATTIC Adult Transition To Independence Center offered at Washington Vocational Services - Skagit County Office
A Transition Program for students ages 18-21 with disabilities in Skagit County.
Adult Transition To Independence Center is a Transition Program for students ages 18-21 with disabilities in Skagit County. WVS operates a transition classroom in Burlington. The center includes a training Kitchen, classrooms, laundry training area, computer lab and skill development opportunities including work experiences in the community.
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 Center for Independence - Lakewood
Core services include peer support, individual and independent living skills development and de-institutionalization. Other services include community activities that address the civil and equal rights of people with disabilities.
Services for people with disabilities include peer support, individual and systemic advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral to community resources, and de-institutionalization.
CFI is also involved in community activities that address the civil and equal rights of people with disabilities.
There is a transition program for youth ages 14-24 which focuses on living independently, continuing education and vocational goals.
Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in Seattle
Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Services may include household management, attendant care management, using assistive technology and finding and retaining housing & employment.
Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.
Services may include:
- Information and referral
- Independent living skills training
- Peer support
- Finding and retaining housing
- How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare
- Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services.
All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.
Independent Living/Case Management & Advocacy offered at Central Washington Disability Resources
Assists with identifying and navigating complex social service systems, housing, transportation, preparing for employment, identifying accommodations, personal assistance management, applying for social security, benefits planning, emergency preparedness, and advocacy.
Provides independent living planning to empower people to live independently in their community. Assists with identifying and navigating complex social service systems, housing, transportation, preparing for employment, identifying accommodations, personal assistance management, applying for social security, benefits planning, and advocacy.
- Advocacy: works alongside individuals with disabilities to plan and carry out strategic approaches to influence positive change in the community. Represents and advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities in order to advance the empowerment, inclusion, and wellness of all persons with disabilities.
- Emergency Preparedness: Provides emergency preparedness for disabled individuals by creating a plans in case of a disaster. Helps with fire drills, emergency planning, connection with local EMS, and building an emergency kit.
- Assists individuals or veterans who are needing to find caregiver and helps with making sure their caregiver gets paid. Must be referred by the VA, if they are a veteran; if they are a civilian, then they'll get help finding a state-funded caregiver.
- Has a Covid -19 Advocate that works with individuals with disabilities to help them get a schedule for vaccines, as well as a covid-19 peer support group.
- Assists with Power Action Systems (PAS program), which helps individuals with disabilities be able to get modifications to their household to make it more disability accessible.
Adult Vocational Rehabilitation/Career Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Vancouver
Provides individual planned services to help visually impaired individuals find employment in a suitable occupation. Training for independent living skills is provided in preparation for employment.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) works with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces. DSB provides skills, training, and support to people of all ages to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals. If you have a vision impairment that makes employment hard for you, you may be eligible for services to help you prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in a job. Our training often covers:
Skills for adapting to vision loss
Orientation and mobility
Assistive technology
Job-seeking skills
Talking about your disability in the workplace
Employer expectations
Communication and problem-solving
Independent Living Skills Training and More offered at Center for Independence - Marysville
Offers peer support, individual and independent living skills, advocacy, information and referral, youth transition and de-institutionalization. Other services include community activities that address civil/equal rights. This office serves the northernmost counties.
Services for people with disabilities include peer support, individual and systemic advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral to community resources, and de-institutionalization.
CFI is also involved in community activities that address the civil and equal rights of people with disabilities.
There is a transition program for youth ages 14-24 which focuses on living independently, continuing education and vocational goals.
Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in East King County
Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Services may include household management, attendant care management, using assistive technology and finding and retaining housing & employment.
Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.
Services may include:
- Information and referral
- Independent living skills training
- Peer support
- Finding and retaining housing
- How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare
- Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services.
All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.
Developmental Disabilities Services offered at Community Living in Grandview
Supports individuals with developmental disabilities by providing community living services to help them live in their own homes within their own communities.
Supports individuals with developmental disabilities by providing community living services to help them live in their own homes within their own communities.
Individualized teaching and training may include:
- Personal hygiene
- Cooking, cleaning, and laundry
- Grocery shopping and menu planning
- Paying bills and budgeting
- Assistance with medications
- Doctor appointments and following doctor orders
- Support with communication devices, transportation, and support with activities
Provides advocacy, information and referral, residential and vocational supports, brokerage support, and supported employment.
Provides advocacy, information and referral, residential and vocational supports, brokerage support, and supported employment. The Supported Living Program provides daily living assistance, including live-in care. Support can include medication administration, financial paperwork and budgeting assistance, assistance with chores and cooking, and social supports.
HARPS - Housing and Recovery through Peer Services offered at Serenity House Housing Resource Center - Port Angeles
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders.
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders. Peer counselors help provide guidance and assistance to obtain and maintain stable housing. Additionally peer counselors act as mentors to help empower, encourage responsibility, and promote active participation in recovery.
Developmental Disabilities Services offered at Community Living in Clarkston
Supports individuals with developmental disabilities by providing community living services to help them live in their own homes within their own communities.
Supports individuals with developmental disabilities by providing community living services to help them live in their own homes within their own communities.
Individualized teaching and training may include:
- Personal hygiene
- Cooking, cleaning, and laundry
- Grocery shopping and menu planning
- Paying bills and budgeting
- Assistance with medications
- Doctor appointments and following doctor orders
- Support with communication devices, transportation, and support with activities
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.
HARPS - Housing and Recovery through Peer Services offered at Serenity House Housing Resource Center - Forks
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders.
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders. Peer counselors help provide guidance and assistance to obtain and maintain stable housing. Additionally peer counselors act as mentors to help empower, encourage responsibility, and promote active participation in recovery.
Independent Living Assessments offered at Yakima Specialties
Works to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing training to individuals to perform vocational skills valued by society.
Helps in identifying and addressing life issues that may interfere with individual in preparing for, getting, or maintaining a job.
Some of the assessments may address:
- Bus training
- Home supports
- Supporting individuals to obtain emergency housing, counsel and support in domestic violence situations
- Identifying natural supports or needed supports in the home to ensure success
- Extensive assessment of a person's ability to manage themselves, their home and community life
- Thoroughly addresses life issues that are barriers to employment
- It defines a person's strengths and addresses functional limitations
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.
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.
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.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy and Case Management offered by Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center in Tacoma
Provides support and advocacy to Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals who struggle to communicate because of their hearing. Focuses on helping them live independently.
Provides case management and advocacy services to accomplish goals and determine accommodation needs for Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals.
Clients receive support in independent living skills, including:
- Finding employment
- Finding housing
- Completing paperwork
- Financial management
- Navigating social services
- Navigating health issues
- Effective communication strategies, and more
For organizations and businesses:
Provides training on accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing employees, clients, or customers.
Provides consultation services that are designed to bring government, corporations, and other agencies into compliance with existing legislation in place for persons who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or DeafBlind.
Geriatric Community Support offered at Cascade Community Healthcare Morton Site
Provides case management services by, or under the supervision of, a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist to assist clients in accessing community resources and supports to live as independently as possible.
Provides case management services by, or under the supervision of, a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist to assist clients in accessing community resources and supports to live as independently as possible.
Responsibilities of a case manager may include housing assistance, advocacy, education of independent living skills and more.assistance, advocacy, education of independent living skills and more.
Provides support to people with developmental disabilities so they can live in their own homes and experience common opportunities; public community guide to support services.
Provides support to people with developmental disabilities to live independently in their own home, with equal access to be engaged in their community, experiencing opportunities common to most people.
Community Inclusions
- Provides individuals with opportunities to engage in community activities to enhance socialization, recreation and personal development.