Independent Living Resources
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Independent Living Resources |
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS:.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Independent Living Program
Phone: Toll-free 1-800-754-5960 Voice/TTY
Web site: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/contactus/dvroffices.htm
Description: The Independent Living (IL) Program helps people with severe disabilities become more involved in family and community life. The Independent Living Program is designed for people with disabilities who want to increase their independence. The program may assist with attendant care management, counseling and advocacy, living arrangements, skill training, and services to the customer’s family.
Areas Served: Eastern WA
Eligibility: WA State Residents
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Free information and referrals.
Central Washington Disability Resources
422 North
Pine Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-9620; TTY: (509) 962-9620l FAX: (509) 933-1571
Email: voncwdr@televar.com
Web site: http://www.cwdrinfo.org
Description: Provides resources and services for individuals with disabilities to more fully access and participate in the community through outreach, advocacy and skills Development. Also provides TBI Support group
Areas Served: central Washington
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities and their families
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Medicaid, private pay and insurance
Languages other than English: Interpreter services available
Coalition of Responsible Disabled (CORD)
612 North Maple Street; Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: (509) 326-6366; TTY: (509) 326-6355; FAX: (509) 327-2420
Email: elecord@cet.com
Web site: http://www.darsw.com/
Description: Provides individualized services, referrals and advocacy to assists people to maximize independence and integration into all aspects of life.
Areas Served: Southwest Washington
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities and their families
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Medicaid, private pay and insurance
Languages other than English: Interpreter services available
disAbility Resources of
SWWA
5501 NE 109th
Court Suite N --
Vancouver, WA 98663
Phones:
(360) 694-6790 -- (800) 735-2900 360-694-6910 FAX
Web: http://www.darsw.com
Email: disabilityresources@darsw.com
Area Served: Vancouver and Kelso
Description: Provides independent living resources and services for individuals with disabilities to more fully access and participate in the community through outreach, advocacy and skills Development.
Government Services:
DSHS Constituent Services
PO Box 45130 – Olympia, WA 98504-5130
Phone: 1-800-737-0617 for Washington State information only
Email: Ask DSHS – http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/askdshs.asp
Web site: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/askdshs.asp
Description: If you have questions about services provided by programs administered by DSHS, please contact the following address or the phone numbers below. Contact information is also provided on individual Web pages through out this site
Areas Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities and needy families
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance.
State Independent
Living Council
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.
Areas Served: Washington State
Eligibility: Public
How to apply: Call for services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) – Services for Job Seekers
Phone: Toll-free 1-800-637-5627 Voice/TTY
Web site: http://www1.dshs.gov/dvr
Description: Services for job seekers in Washington State including: a self-directed job search with on-line activities and support services.
Areas Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Public
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance.