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LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS:
Washington
Protection & Advocacy Systems
(WPAS)
315 - Fifth
Avenue South, Suite 850 -
Seattle, WA
98104
Phone:
800-562-2702 or 206-324-1521 -- TTY: -800-905-0209 or
206-957-0728
Fax: 206-957-0729
Email: wpas@wpas-rights.org
Web site: http://www.wpas-rights.org
Description: WPAS is a private, non-profit organization that has been protecting the rights of people with disabilities since 1974. WPAS provides free advocacy services to people with disabilities in Washington. Protection and Advocacy Systems exist in every state and U.S. territory.
Eligibility: WA State residents with disabilities, family members and others who have an interest in disability rights
How to apply: Call for information or visit their state-wide website.
Funding: Non-profit 501(c)(3); donations and grants
Fees: N.A.
Home and Community
Services - Adult Protective Services
Centralized
intake -
Olympia, WA 98661
Phone: 1-877-734-6277
Web site: http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Programs/aps.htm
Description:
WA State agency that conducts investigations of suspected abuse and
neglect in the community. Provides information and referrals on
elder abuse and neglect. Nursing home and adult family home care,
placement, and evaluation.
Eligibility: Age 60+, or 18+ with developmental delay – or recipients of in-home
health services - an adult with a legal guardian per
11.88 RCW - an adult living in their own or family’s home
receiving services from an agency or contracted individual provider;
or an adult self-directing their care per law (74.39.050
RCW)
Area Served: Clark County Mason, Clark Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Counties
Fees: None
Alliance of People with disAbilities!
FKA:
WA Coalition for citizens with disabilities.
4649
Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 100
-- Seattle,
WA
98103
Phone:
206-545-7055 -- TTY: 206-632-3456 -- Toll-free:
866-545-7055 – Fax: 206-545-7059
Email:
info@wccd.org
Web site:
http://www.disabilitypride.org/
Description: Promotes equality and choice for people with disAbilities through advocacy, collaboration, and programs. Services and programs include: information, referrals, support advocacy, independent living and computer skills training. A few of the many other resources they provide include: The Disability Law Projects, Disability Resource Network, (Redmond), disAbility Resource Center (Everett). WA Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA), at the U of WA, Metro travel training, and employment tips.
Eligibility: WA State residents with disabilities, family members and others who have an interest in disability rights
How to apply: Call for information or visit their state-wide website.
Funding: Non-profit 501(c)(3); supported by grants, memberships, volunteers and donations.
Fees: Most services are free. Call or visit web site for more information.
Advocate Resource Center
Offices are near the County Courthouse in Vancouver
Telephone: (360) 695-5313 Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Web site: http://www.advocateresourcecenter.org/index.cfm
Description: Online information and referral network of 23 volunteer lawyer programs in Washington
Areas Served: Washington State
Eligibility: Low-income Washington residents
How to apply: Call or visit web site for services
CLEAR - Hotline and Legal Clearinghouse
1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 531 – Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: CLEAR - 1-888-201-1014 – CLEAR Sr. (60 and over) - 1-888-387-7111
TTY - 1-888-201-9737 – King County (206) 464-1519
Web site: http://www.nwjustice.org/ - (Self-help information & resources available on web.)
Description: CLEAR is Northwest Justice Project's statewide toll-free, hotline for low-income people to obtain free legal assistance with civil legal problems. The hotline operates between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. weekdays. CLEAR Sr. is a similar project which serves people age 60 and over regardless of their financial situation.
Areas Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Non criminal legal problems affecting low-income people in Washington state.
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Most
Client Assistance Program
South 138 Arthur, Spokane, Washington 99202
Email:
capseattle@att.net
Area Served: Washington State.
Phones: (509) 532-3148 V/TTY; (509) 532-3112 V/TTY - Toll Free: (800) 544-2121 -- Toll Free TDD: (888) 721-6072
Description: Legal advocacy service. Helps people understand and receive services of DSHS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), WA State Dept of Services for the Blind, and WA Vocational Services. Also educates clients about their rights and responsibilities. Helps resolve client problems with vocational rehabilitation counselors.
Eligibility: Serves anyone seeking or receiving services through DSHS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), WA State Dept of Services for the Blind, and WA Vocational Services. Some independent living programs also qualify.
Languages other than English: Spanish. American Sign Language interpreters are available when needed as well as information in Braille.
How to Apply: Call or apply in person.
Funding:
Non-profit; grant through the Rehabilitation Act. The program is
administered by the Client Assistance Program Board.
Fees: N.A.
Washington Domestic violence Hotline
24 Hour, statewide Hotline 800-562-6025
Description:
Domestic violence and sexual assault hotline. Provides support,
information and referrals
Areas
Served:
Statewide
Eligibility: Public
How to apply: Call for services
Programs for Peaceful Living
24-Hour Hotline 800-866-9373
Goldendale 509-773-6100
White Salmon 509-493-1533
Description:
Domestic violence and sexual assault hotline
Areas Served: Goldendale, White Salmon
Eligibility: Public
How to apply: Call for services
Columbia Legal Services (CLS)
Tri-Cities: (509) 374-9855; (888) 201-9735
Wenatchee: (509) 662-9681; (800) 572-9615
Yakima: (509) 575-5593; (800) 631-1323
Web site: http://www.columbialegal.org
Description: A not for profit organization employing lawyers and legal workers who provide legal assistance to low-income and special needs people and organizations in Washington.
Areas Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Low-income and special needs people and organizations in Washington.
How to apply:
Call for services
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Disabilities Law
Project
4649
Sunnyside Avenue North, Suite 100 –
Seattle, WA 98103-6900
Phone: (206) 633-6637 - Fax: (206) 545-7059
Email: info@wccd.org
Web site: http://www.wccd.org/
Description: Non-profit 501(c)(3); supported by grants, memberships, volunteers and donations. Provides free legal advice and representation for severely disabled in civil rights cases where their disability is an issue. Services include legal advice and representation; education; information and referral.
Eligibility: WA State residents with severe disabilities, family members and others who have an interest in disability rights
How to apply: Call for information or visit their state-wide website.
Fees: Most services are free. Call or visit web site for more information.
The Legal Foundation of Washington (LFW)
1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1335,
Seattle WA 98101-2509
Phone: (206) 624-2536 FAX: (206) 382-3396
Web site:
http://www.legalfoundation.org/
Description: Dedicated to the provision of equal access to the justice system by funding legal and educational programs for low-income people.
Areas Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Washington's low-income residents
How to apply: Call for services
Northwest Justice Project -
Phone: 1-888-201-1014, TTY 1-888-201-9737
Spokane: (509) 324-9128; 1-888-201-1019, 1-888-201-1014 (CLEAR - Client Intake); FAX: (509) 324-0065
Wenatchee: (509) 664-5101, 1-888-201-1021; 1-888-201-1014 (CLEAR - Client Intake); Fax: (509) 665-6557
Yakima: (509) 574-4234; 1-888-201-1018; 1-888-201-1014 (CLEAR - Client Intake) Fax: (509) 574-4238
Web site: http://www.nwjustice.org/
Description: Maintains regional offices in western and central Washington. This statewide toll-free hotline enables low-income people to obtain free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
Areas Served: Pacific Northwest
Eligibility: Low-income people in need of legal assistance with civil legal matters
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Free legal assistance with civil legal matters
Northwest Women's Law Center
907 Pine St., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 621-7691 FAX: (206) 682-9556; TTY (206) 521-4317
Email: nwwlc@nwwlc.org
Web site: http://www.nwwlc.org/
Description: Provides legal Information and Referral and self help packets
Areas Served: Statewide. Also brings public impact cases throughout the Northwest,
Eligibility: Low- and middle-income women and men in Washington who do not have access to paid or pro bono attorneys.
How to apply: Call for services
Long-Term Care
Ombudsman - State
500 S.
Stone
Spokane,
WA 99202
Phone: (509) 456-7133 or 1-800-660-7133; V/TTY 1- 800-737-7931
Email: petrie@snapwa.org
Web site: http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/
Description: The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a program designed to improve the quality of life for people who live in long-term care facilities, including: nursing homes, boarding homes, adult family homes, and veteran’s homes. The Ombuds advocates for the rights of residents in long-term care facilities; receives, investigates and attempts to resolve complaints and concerns about the quality of life in long-term facilities; monitors laws, regulations and policies which affect those who live in long-term facilities; and promotes the development of consumer organizations concerned about long-term care.
Areas Served: Offices throughout Washington State
Eligibility: Residents and families of long term care facilities
How to apply: Call for location of office in your community
Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance
Washington LawHelp
TTY - 1-888-201-9737
Web site: http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org
Description: An Internet based guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court. You can also locate information on free legal aid programs in Washington, including basic eligibility and contact information.
Areas Served: Washington State
Eligibility: Low-income and have a non-criminal legal problem
How to apply: Call for services
Languages other than English: English, Spanish, Russian and other languages.
Washington PAVE - Parents Are Vital in Education
6316 S 12th
Street -
Tacoma,
WA 98465
Phone:
1-800-572-7368
Office - 1-253-565-2266 Office
Email:
wapave9@washingtonpave.com
Web site: http://www.washingtonpave.com
Description: Originated in 1979 through the Parent's Campaign for Disabled Children and Youth to help parents learn about the rights of children with special needs and how to become their child's best advocate..
Eligibility
requirements:
Public
Area Served: Washington State
How to apply: Call for information
Fees: None
GOVERNMENT OFFICES:
Washington Aging & Disability Services Administration
Lacey, WA 98503
Phone: (360) 725-2300 – Toll Free (800) 422-3263
Website: http://www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov
Email: engelss@dshs.wa.gov
Description: Administers service programs for in-home, community and residential LTC for seniors and persons w/ disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities
Areas Served: WA State
Eligibility: Public
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Free Public Service
Washington State Human
Rights Commission (Olympia Office)
P.O. Box
42490 - 711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 402 -
Olympia,
Washington
98504-2490
Phone: 360-753-6770; 360-586-2282 FAX; 1-800-300-7525
TTY 800-233-3247
Web site: http://www.hum.wa.gov
Description: Investigates, conciliates and prosecutes claims of discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public services, public accommodations, etc., under Washington law. Claims must be filed within 180 days of discriminatory act. (Because of backlog, may be up to a year before an investigation is initiated.)
Areas Served: WA State
Eligibility: Cases of alleged discrimination.
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Free Public Service
WA State
Independent Living Council (SILC)
PO Box 45343 -
Olympia,
WA 98504-5343
Phone: 1-800-624-4105 V/TTY.
Description: The Governor-appointed State Independent Living Council (SILC) functions in accordance with Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act. The Council jointly develops and submits a State Plan for Independent Living in conjunction with the general vocational rehabilitation program. The Council provides advocacy, education, and leadership to guide the development of and promote access to independent living services and centers for independent living statewide. It also increases opportunities for self-determination and creates awareness of people with disabilities as a valuable human resource.
Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner
P.O. Box 40255 – Olympia, Washington 98504-0255
Phone: 1-800-562-6900; 360-753-3613
Web site: http://www.insurance.wa.gov/
Description: Investigates consumer complaints relating to health and long-term care insurance policies.
Areas Served: WA State
Eligibility: Public
How to apply: To obtain a complaint form call the Commissioner’s Office or visit their website
Fees: Government funded public service