If you are disabled and living in Seattle, there are federal programs intended to ease your life. Below, you will find some information for finding out where to get assistance in Seattle.
In addition to federal and state government programs there are many organizations, such as nonprofits and charities, that offer assistance to the disabled.
- The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities website, which lists disability-related resources in each state.
- Independent Living USA contains information about how disabled people can live independently. It includes up-to-date news on issues affecting those with disabilities, a link to Independent Living Centers, links to additional online resources, and more.
- DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's website with referrals to agencies and organizations that deal with many different disability-related issues.
- Service dogs (like seeing eye dogs) - There are various types of service dogs available to assist people with disabilities such as blindness, loss of motor skills, and those who suffer from seizures. For more information about organizations that provide these animals, contact the National Health Information Center (NHIC).
- The Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 30 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. There is no charge to participate in the Special Olympics. For more information, please contact the Special Olympics.
- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the main professional association for speech pathologists and audiologists. It sets standards for certification and ethical practice and publishes scientific research in the field. ASHA also provides assistance to local speech pathologists and audiologists.
- Services for the blind - There are many organizations that offer a variety of services to the blind. These services include
- working as advocates for the blind, providing assistance in learning/living skills, providing information to the public about the blind, and more. Here are just a few organizations that provide these types of services:
You may also wish to view information on disabled rights and state and local services for the disabled.
Courtesy of USA.gov.