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- ADA Technical Assistance Hotline
- A service of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Americans with Disabilities Act Assistance Hotline provides information that allows the public to understand the rights granted under the ADA.
- DisabilityInfo.gov
- Provides comprehensive access to information about disability services, programs, laws and benefits.
- FLASH Card
- FLASH Card (Fun Leisure Activities Services and Health) offers adults with disabilities discounts to a variety of services and events in the Seattle area.
- Hearing Speech and Deafness Center (Seattle)
- Fully accredited independent agency offering services for people
with communication problems related to hearing loss and/or speech
and language impairments.
- Housing and Mortgages for People with Disabilities
Mortgageloan.com offers discussion and resources for people with disabilities who wish to enter the housing market.
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- Job Accommodation Network
- JAN is a toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- King County Metro Regional Reduced Fare Permit
- Visit King County Metro for information on reduced fares for individuals with disabilities.
- National Council for Support of Disability Issues
- The National Council for Support of Disability Issues helps advance public attitudes, awareness and respect of people with all types of disabilities.
- National Disability Rights Network
- A nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities.
- Parkview Services (Seattle)
Non-profit organization that provides housing support for adults with developmental disabilities.
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- Seattle Crisis Resource Directory--Disability Resources
- Links to local organizations serving disabled children and adults.
- Seattle Parks and Recreations Specialized Programs
- Offers a year round variety of activities and events for people with disabilities.
- Seattle Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
- The Seattle Human Services Department supports programs which foster high quality of life and independence for seniors and adults with disabilities.
- TASH
- TASH is an international membership association leading the way to inclusive communities through research, education, and advocacy.
- Washington Protection and
Advocacy System
- A private, nonprofit that has been protecting
the rights of people with disabilities since 1974.
- World Health Organization Information on Disabilities and Rehabilitation
- General information on disabilities and their impact on people throughout the world.
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