Seattle-Based Resources
These organizations and resources are based in or near the Seattle area and mostly serve the local population of Disabled and Deaf folks.
Don’t see your organization on here and want to be featured? Email us at Dcenter@uw.edu and introduce your organization to us!
Crip Riot
Instagram: @CripRiot | Website
Inspired by the “Cr*pple Punk” movement, Crip Riot’s mission is to bring disability pride to the masses. Through production of Disabled media, swag and stories we hope to foster a crip culture that is bold, unapologetic and f***ing lit. We are a space where disabled creators, innovators, and contributors can find a voice and express themselves. We exist to ensure access and liberation for our communities and recognize Disability is an experience, not a tragedy. No one is equal until we are all equal, and we’re ready to riot. Are you?
DeafBlind Service Center
The DeafBlind Service Center (DBSC) is committed to assisting deafblind people in reaching and maintaining their highest possible quality of life and degree of personal autonomy.
Deaf Spotlight
Email: info@DeafSpotlight.org | Instagram: @DeafSpotlight | Website
Deaf Spotlight inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts.
Lighthouse for the Blind
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit social enterprise providing employment, support, and training opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. The Lighthouse has provided employment and support to people who are blind in our community since 1918.
Visually Speaking
Email: info@VisuallySpeaking.info | Instagram: @VisuallySpeakingSeattle | Website
Visually Speaking is a DeafQueer owned and operated business with a special interest in spreading American Sign Language to all ages: from birth through adulthood. Visually Speaking has taught thousands of families in Washington State and has been invited to teach at local community colleges, birthing centers, support groups, pre-schools, elementary schools, as well as state and national conferences. All Visually Speaking Instructors are fluent in ASL with a minimum of two-years ASL education and extensive knowledge of Deaf Culture.
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
Email: wtbbl@sos.wa.gov | Website
The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) is a program of the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. Located in Seattle, WTBBL provides library services state-wide, at the library and by mail, to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, DeafBlindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages), or reading disability.
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