Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy and Case Management offered by Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center in Seattle

1625 19th Avenue, Artz Communication Center, Seattle, WA 98122

Located on SW corner of Madison St and 19th Ave. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals in the following counties: King, Snohomish, Jefferson, Clallam, Kitsap, Pierce, Grays Harbor, Thurston, Mason, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island.

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-5pm.

(206) 452-7953

Voice

https://www.hsdc.org/services/deaf-hard-of-hearing-services/

[email protected]

Languages

American Sign Language

Application process

Email, call or visit in person.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA
Snohomish, WA
Jefferson, WA
Clallam, WA
Kitsap, WA

Description

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.

What's Here

Prevocational Training Case/Care Management Independent Living Skills Instruction

Providing organization

Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center

Provides support and advocacy for individuals who are Deaf or have a Hearing difference, Language, Speech and Communication therapy, early childhood education, sign language interpreting, and assistive technology consultations.