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Financial Coaching & Counseling offered by Northwest Access Fund

1701 Northeast Columbia Road, University of Washington, CHDD South Building Room 104, Seattle, WA 98195

Located on block between S Jackson St. and S Jackson Pl. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Washington, Idaho, and Oregon residents with a physical, mental or sensory disability and/or caring for a child or family member with a disability.

Hours

9am to 5pm from Monday through Friday

Application process

Call for an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

WA

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

  • General Disabilities
  • Blindness/Low Vision

Focus Population

  • Farmers/Farm Workers
Provides one-on-one financial education, counseling and coaching to people with disabilities and their families. Assistance includes:
  • Benefits coaching
  • Taking control of debt
  • Dealing with debt collectors
  • Developing new credit.
  • Improving credit and FICO scores
  • Creating and managing a budget
  • Opening and maintenance of affordable mainstream bank accounts.
  • Identity theft resources
  • Setting up an ABLE account
Also provides connection to other services including tax preparation and legal advice for various financial issues

Data provided by

Washington 211

Providing organization

Northwest Access Fund
Provides low-interest loans for people with disabilities to purchase assistive technology, including hearing aids, scooters, and computer equipment. Provides free one-on-one financial coaching for people with disabilities to address financial concerns, understand their benefits, and set and work toward financial goals.