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Independent Living Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Yakima

506 North 40th Avenue, Suite 102, Yakima, WA 98908

Eligibility
You may qualify for the Independent Living Program if you are at least 24 years old or older and have vision loss or blindness impacting your ability to live independently in your home. The Independent Living Program is for people who are not employed, seeking employment, in school, or planning to go to school.
Hours
M-Th, 8am-4:30pm.
Languages
Interpreter services, American Sign Language
Application process
Email, call, or visit website for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
Benton, WA Chelan, WA Douglas, WA Franklin, WA Grant, WA Kittitas, WA Klickitat, WA Walla Walla, WA Yakima, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • American Sign Language
  • Interpreter services

Payment Options

  • Free

Disabilities & Health Conditions

  • Blindness/Low Vision
When vision loss makes your daily life difficult, DSB is here to help. DSB's Independent Living Program can empower you to live independently in your home and community. The Independent Living Program is free for anyone who qualifies. We match you with a local provider that can help you meet your goals of becoming independent. Your provider will schedule two to three training sessions, usually at your home. These sessions usually last one to two hours each. They can teach you:
  • Skills for adapting to visual disability
  • How to use aids and devices to do regular tasks
  • How to emotionally adjust to vision changes
Providing organization
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Working together with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces.