Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in Seattle

1401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 506, Seattle, WA 98122

Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Open to clients 14-100 with a disability.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4pm.

(206) 545-7055

Voice

https://www.disabilityempowerment.org/our-programs

[email protected]

Languages

American Sign Language, Large-print materials, Interpreter services, Braille, Audio materials

Application process

Call for an appointment, visit in person or email.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Description

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.

What's Here

Job Search/Placement Assistive Technology Information Prevocational Training Welfare Rights Assistance Independent Living Skills Instruction Prejob Guidance

Providing organization

Disability Empowerment Center

Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Provides advocacy and support services including information and referral to other disability resources.