Disability
Whether you or a family member is living with a physical or developmental disability, it can be a lot to manage in isolation. Come talk to a Room One Advocate about what kinds of local resources are available.
Featured Resources
Social Security Administration
Cheryl Mullins - Social Security Disability
Northwest Center
Northwest Center provides comprehensive, disability-inclusive services from cradle through career: Early Supports for children birth to 3, inclusive Early Learning, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to provide inclusive classrooms, workplaces, and communities. Our Social Enterprise businesses that provide services including office staffing, janitorial, and commercial printing also employ people with and without disabilities.
Brain Northwest
Life after a brain injury can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Brain Northwest can help! Their dedicated phone line acts as a lifeline, offering compassionate support to those in need while imparting critical knowledge and practical skills that promote independence and resilience. They also provide engaging workshop and educational classes that are carefully designed to help participants learn new skills and acquire valuable tools.
Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Cash Assistance Program
Aged, Blind, or Disabled is a state-funded program that provides cash assistance and a referral to the Housing and Essential Needs program to eligible low-income individuals who are age 65 or older, blind or determined likely to meet Supplemental Security Income disability criteria based on an impairment(s) expected to last at least 12 consecutive months.
People for People
Serves nine counties by arranging transportation to non emergency medical services. Serving Medicaid card holders.
Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing - DSHS
Division of DSHS, provides services for the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - DSHS
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to help prepare for, obtain, keep, or advance in a job.