Support Service Provider Program offered by Deaf-Blind Service Center
1620 18th Avenue, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98122
Located on corner of Madison St and 18th Ave at the MNC Building (Beige, Two-story). Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Ages 18 and older who are both deaf and blind or who have a condition that will result in being both deaf and blind.
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm. Service hours vary.
(206) 323-9178
Voice·
Voice Line
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call or email to make an appointment.
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA
Other Information
Languages
- American Sign Language
Disabilities & Health Conditions
- Blindness/Low Vision
- Deafness/Hard of Hearing
Provides sighted guides to give visual information as needed to assist people who are Deaf-Blind with everyday activities such errands and recreational activities.
This service also has a professional side (PSSP) related to more formal situations, such as going to the court house, conferences, etc.
Sighted guides do not interpret.
The emphasis of SSP work is on visual and environmental (not verbal) information.
Data provided by
Washington 211
What's Here
Providing organization
Deaf-Blind Service Center
Provides information, advocacy, case management and other services for individuals who are both deaf and blind. Works to connect them to current communication technology like email, text and telephone.
All services are provided in sign language or the form of communication that is most accessible to the deaf-blind individual. The emphasis is on providing in-person, one-on-one services.