This page is designed to answer frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law. Website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/information_for_disabled_persons
Neighborworks America is the country’s preeminent leader in affordable housing and community development. They work to create opportunities for lower-income people to live in affordable homes in safe, sustainable neighborhoods that are healthy places for families to grow. There are few affiliate organizations in Washington State: HomeSight is a Neighborworks HomeOwnership Center serving Seattle, King…
Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses alongside the homeowner partner families. There are a number of affiliate offices throughout Washington State. Website: http://www.habitat.org/cd/local/affiliate.aspx?place=72
National professional organization for speech, language and hearing professionals. Excellent and accessible information about hearing, hearing loss and hearing loss treatment. Search for licensed audiologists based on your location, user’s age and conditions. Website: http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/
An international organization with information on hearing loss, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Voice: 202-337-5220 TTY: 202-337-5221 Website: http://listeningandspokenlanguage.org/
For an additional $5.00 deposit, you can join the Digital Federal Credit Union which offers Access & Mobility Loans up to $100,000 with up to 72 months to repay. This is a particularly appropriate option for families with excellent credit records since the rate depends upon credit rating. Membership in AAPD is $15.00 per year.…
NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of adaptive vehicle dealers and driver rehabilitation specialists whose goal is to improve access to transportation for people with disabilities. NMEDA has a Quality Assurance Program (QAP). This is a training and accreditation program for mobility equipment dealers designed to promote quality, safety, and reliability. Dealers that are QAP…
Products for individuals who are blind or visually impaired including screenreaders, Braille Notetakers, CCTV’s, etc. Jerry and Pamela Retzloff 12 E. Rolling Acres Weaverville, NC Phone: (866) 206-7249 Email: jerry@blinksoftinc.com (Note: Most vendors of blindness and low vision equipment do not have retail outlets. However, they often are willing to demo products for your at your…
Easterseals serves 1.4 million children and adults with disabilities and their families, offering a wide range of services at 74 affiliates nationwide. They change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day, helping our clients build the skills and access the resources they need to live,…