Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy and Case Management offered by Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center in Seattle
Provides case management and advocacy services to accomplish goals and determine accommodation needs for Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals. Clients receive support in independent living skills, including: - Finding employment - Finding housing - Completing paperwork - Financial management - Navigating social services - Navigating health issues - Effective communication strategies, and more For organizations and businesses: Provides training on accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing employees, clients, or customers. Provides consultation services that are designed to bring government, corporations, and other agencies into compliance with existing legislation in place for persons who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or DeafBlind.
Location
1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Voice
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-5pm
Application process
Email, call or visit in person.
Eligibility
Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals in the following counties: King, Snohomish, Jefferson, Clallam, Kitsap, Pierce, Grays Harbor, Thurston, Mason, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island.
Fee
None.
Languages
American Sign Language
Agency info
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center
Provides audiology and hearing aids, speech therapy, case management and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing, early childhood education, sign language interpreting, and assistive technology.