Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Independent Living Services

Phone: Toll-free 1-800-637-5627 Voice/TTY 

Description: Independent Living (IL) Services helps people with severe disabilities become more involved in family and community life. IL is designed for people with disabilities who want to increase their independence and complements vocational services. The program may assist with attendant care management, counseling and advocacy, living arrangements, skill training, and services to the customer’s family.

Areas Served:Washington state

Eligibility: WA State residents

How to apply: Call for referral to a local office. A list of local offices is found at this link: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/ContactUs/DVROffices.aspx

Fees: Some DVR services, such as counseling and guidance, are provided at no cost. Other services are offered based on your financial status.


INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS

Central Washington Disability Resources
422 North Pine Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Phone: (509) 962-9620; TTY: (509) 962-9620l FAX: (509) 933-1571

Email: Marianne@mycwdr.org

Web site: http://mycwdr.org

Description: Provides resources and services for individuals with disabilities to more fully access and participate in the community through outreach, advocacy and skills development.

Areas Served:Kittitas and Yakima Counties, information and referral for bordering counties

Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities and their families

How to apply: Call for services

Fees: Free

Languages other than English: Interpreter services available on request.

Coalition of Responsible Disabled (CORD)

612 North Maple Street; Spokane, WA 99201

Phone: (509) 326-6355 (voice and TTY); TOLL-FREE: 877-606-2680;

Email: contact@cordwa.info

Web site: http://www.cordwa.info/

Description: Works to improve the self-determination and self-reliance of people with disabilities through systemic and individual advocacy, education and independent living services. Provides individualized services, referrals and advocacy to assist people to maximize independence and integration in all aspects of life.

Areas Served: Spokane County

Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities and their families

How to apply: Call for services

Fees: Usually no cost to individuals. Fees paid by referring agencies.

Languages other than English: Interpreter services available upon request.

Government Services:

State Independent Living Council
PO Box 45343 - Olympia, WA 98504-5343

Phone: 1-800-624-4105 V/TTY.
Website: http://www.wasilc.org/
Description:The SILC is an eight-member board appointed by the governor. Its primary purpose is to prepare a State Plan for Independent Living which sets goals and benchmarks for the Centers for Independent Living and the services they provide. It also works to develop additional capacity to serve and advocate for and with individuals with disabilities.

Areas Served: Washington State

How to apply: Call for services

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) – Services for Job Seekers

Phone: Toll-free 1-800-637-5627 Voice/TTY  

Web site: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/Individuals/Individuals.aspx

Description: Services for job seekers in Washington State including:  a self-directed job search with on-line activities and support services.

Areas Served: Statewide

Eligibility: Public

How to apply: Call for services

Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance.

updated 04/06/2010