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Programs &
Services
- Information and Referral:
People with disAbilities receive information on services
that assist them in being as independent as they choose. This
may include housing, attendant care, transportation, employment,
emergency financial aid, utility discounts, transportation, Medicaid
and more.
- Independent Living Skills
Training: Staff listen to participants' goals and help
them to develop a plan with concrete steps they can take to reach
their goals. Participants are supported in obtaining the resources
and skills to complete the plan. Examples of goals include obtaining
housing, developing a resume, or learning advocacy skills.
- Peer Groups: Peer
groups provide people opportunities to come together to share
experiences, information on resources and support. Peer groups
are open to people with any time of disability. Groups exist for
youth transitioning from high school, those with mild brain injuries,
those wanting to skills for healthy living, people interested in becoming better prepared for emergencies, as well as
general interest groups. For current meeting times, contact the Alliance at 206-545-7055 or email info@disabilitypride.org.
- Disabilities Law Project
(DLP): The DLP provides legal information and assistance,
as well as consultations regarding civil rights matters affecting
people with disAbilities.
- Emegency
Preparedness: Do you or does your
organization or business need to learn more about emergency preparedness
for people with disabilities. The Alliance is actively involved
in community preparedness for people with disabilities and may
be able to assist you!
- Access Reviews: Businesses
can learn how to increase their customer base and make their business
more usable for employees! Staff provide thorough accessibility
evaluations. Access reviews are done on a fee for service basis.
- Systems Advocacy:
The Alliance staff track issues that critically impact the lives
of people with disAbilities in our community. Working with other
organizations and individuals in the community, we work to address
those issues and create positive changes for people with disabilities.
- Community Education:
The Alliance provides disability awareness trainings and disability
law trainings to organizations, businesses, and individuals on
a fee-for-service basis.
For more information on programs and services, or
to receive assistance, contact one of the Alliance's two offices:
Seattle
Voice: 206-545-7055
TTY: 206-632-3456
Toll-Free: 1-866-545-7055
Redmond
Voice: 425-558-0993
TTY: 425-861-9588
Toll-Free: 1-800-216-3335
email: info@disabilitypride.org
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