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.
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.
Provides a free service that assists passengers with disabilities or seniors learn how to ride the fixed route bus service. Assessment interviews conducted by instructors determine the participant's skills and abilities related to use of fixed routes
Provides a free service that assists passengers with disabilities or seniors learn how to ride the fixed route bus service.
Assessment interviews are conducted by instructors to determine the participant's skills and abilities related to use of fixed route service.
Most training is provided on a one-to-one basis although groups can be scheduled.
Instruction is provided in various levels to maximize each individual's ability to learn how to travel on the bus independently.
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.
Training - Bus Travel/Seniors and Disabled offered at Community Transit - Snohomish County
Provides seniors, non-English speaking persons and persons with disabilities training to successfully access and use Community Transit's regular bus system.
Provides seniors, non-English speaking persons and persons with disabilities the training necessary to successfully access and use Community Transit's regular fixed-route bus system. The training is customized to meet the needs of each individual, whether it be just a basic orientation to the bus system or an in-depth hands-on training. Provides as many hours of training as it takes to make client safe and comfortable.
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.
Bus Identifier Kits and Special Assistance Cards offered by King County Metro Transit's Accessible Services at Customer Service Office
Bus ID kits and Special Assistance cards help blind/visually impaired and deaf-blind riders communicate with the driver.
Bus Identifier Kits allow blind/visually impaired bus riders and deaf-blind bus riders to inform incoming bus drivers which route the rider needs to board.
Once on the bus, the rider can give the driver a Special Assistance card with their destination information so the driver knows where the rider wants to exit.
Bus ID kits with black numbers on a white background and white Special Assistance cards are for blind or visually impaired riders who can hear.
Bus ID kits with black numbers on yellow background and yellow Special Assistance Cards are for deaf-blind riders; drivers provide a higher level of assistance to deaf-blind riders.
Riders are not required to use either card and can use Bus ID kits without using Special Assistance cards and vice versa.
Provides fixed-route bus services throughout Benton and Franklin Counties. Also, provides free youth passes for 18 and younger.
Provides fixed-route bus services throughout Benton and Franklin Counties. Also, provides free youth passes for 18 and younger, which are available at the Customer Service Office /Three Rivers Transit Center and on the bus from drivers.
All buses are equipped to accommodate individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Currently offering travel training for interested individuals.
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.