Adult Vocational Rehabilitation/Career Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) works with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces. DSB provides skills, training, and support to people of all ages to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals. If you have a vision impairment that makes employment hard for you, you may be eligible for services to help you prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in a job. Our training often covers: Skills for adapting to vision loss Orientation and mobility Assistive technology Job-seeking skills Talking about your disability in the workplace Employer expectations Communication and problem-solving
Physical Address
949 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours
M-Th, 8am-4:30pm.
Application process
Email, call or visit website for more information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Please contact us for more information and to discuss eligibility requirements.
Languages
Interpreter services
American Sign Language
Service area
Thurston, WA Mason, WA Kitsap, WA Jefferson, WA Grays Harbor, WA Clallam, WA Pierce, WA King, WA
Agency info
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Assists people who are blind or visually impaired by providing training and opportunities to compete successfully for employment. Provides Vocational Rehabilitation services to adults, educational workshops and pre-employment services to youth, and independent living services for individuals who are not interested in pursuing careers.