UBS Resources
Community Resources
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Welcome to the United Blind of Seattle’s Community resources.
Here is a list of organizations and professionals which people who are low vision, blind, and Deaf-Blind use.
Youth
Department of Services for the blind, Birth – 13 program
DSB Explorers is a program providing experiences and activities for children ages 13 and under who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision and their families.
https://dsb.wa.gov/youth-families/dsb-explorers-children-under-age-13
Department of Services for the Blind, Teens and Young Adults Program
State agency providing rehabilitation services, job exploration and more for youth 21 and younger.
https://dsb.wa.gov/youth-families
Washington School for the Blind Calendar of statewide youth Activities
This is a calendar of year-round activities for blind, DeafBlind and low vision youth.
Washington Council of the Blind Families
This is a committee of the Washington Council of the Blind. It focuses on issues specific to families with blind or visually impaired members and oversees activities for pre-K through high school students. To get involved and learn more about the Families Committee, contact the Washington Council of the Blind:
call 800-255-1147.
Adults of all Ages
Blind Connections
A monthly email with details on upcoming events, activities, and other items of interest to the visually-impaired community in Western Washington.
To be added to the list, send an email request to Jeff Abrams at jabrwalkg@gmail.com
DeafBlind Service Center
Do you have both Hearing and Vision Loss? Then you would qualify for the free services at the DeafBlind Service Center. Advocacy, Outreach, and Support Services.
Department of Services for the Blind
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind provides skills, training and support to people of all ages who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision.
https://dsb.wa.gov/
Blindness Counseling
Dani Bettencourt
office – 425-224-5697
Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Provides employment and opportunities for independence for individuals who are blind and DeafBlind.
Low Vision Clinic at the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Expanded services Lighthouse Low Vision Rehabilitation Services and Low Vision Clinic
Low Vision Support Groups
List of Low Vision Support Groups in Seattle and surrounding locations.
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
Provides sports and physical activities for individuals who are blind or low vision.
Puget Sound Ski for Light
All-volunteer organization that pairs blind or mobility impaired skiers with trained sighted guides to experience cross-country skiing.
https://skiforlightpugetsound.azurewebsites.net/
Washington Council of the Blind
A Statewide blindness advocacy organization using education and public awareness to improve the lives of blind or low vision individuals. WCB is an affiliate of the national blindness advocacy organization the American Council of the Blind www.acb.org.
Washington Braille and Talking Book Library
Provides access to information and reading materials for Washington residents of all ages unable to read standard print.
https://www.sos.wa.gov/washington-talking-book-braille-library
Xavier Society for the Blind
Xavier Society provides free religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille, large print and audio for the blind and visually impaired.
https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/