Independent Living Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Seattle

3411 South Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98118

Located on the corner of 35th Ave S and S Alaska St. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

You may qualify for the Independent Living Program if you are at least 24 years old or older and have vision loss or blindness impacting your ability to live independently in your home. The Independent Living Program is for people who are not employed, seeking employment, in school, or planning to go to school.

Hours

M-Th, 8am-4:30pm.

(800) 552-7103

Voice

https://dsb.wa.gov/our-services/independent-living

[email protected]

Languages

American Sign Language, Interpreter services

Application process

Email, call, or visit website for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Island, WA
King, WA
San Juan, WA
Skagit, WA
Snohomish, WA

Description

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.

What's Here

Travel Training for Older Adults/People With Disabilities Evaluation for Assistive Technology Low Vision Aids Independent Living Skills Instruction Activities of Daily Living Assessment

Providing organization

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

Assists people who are blind or visually impaired by providing training and opportunities to compete successfully for employment.