Disability Empowerment Center
Every year we connect with hundreds of people with disabilities in King County. Thanks to our supporters and funders, we provide our services for free. Provided over 12,000 referrals to critical resources in the past 12 years.
About Us: Who We Are — Disability Empowerment Center
Our Vision: People with disabilities are guaranteed equity, inclusion and choice. Our Mission: Empowering people with disabilities to have the freedom to live with autonomy and choice.
Contact — Disability Empowerment Center
Disability Empowerment Center has offices in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, downtown Redmond and on Auburn’s Main Street. We can serve you in person at one of our offices, over the phone or through our peer support groups at other community-based locations in King County.
What We Do: Our Programs — Disability Empowerment Center
We empower people with disabilities to improve their lives. We offer choices in a friendly and welcoming setting whether you are looking to learn new skills, join a peer support group, get help transitioning into living on your own or find other community-based services.
What We Do: Get Services — Disability Empowerment Center
If you have clients or program participants with disabilities, we invite you to connect them with us. Disability Empowerment Center is a hub for critical services in a supportive, peer-led setting. Our services are free and available to people of all ages residing in King County.
About Us: Our Cause — Disability Empowerment Center
Disability Empowerment Center helps community members find and access the resources they need to lead successful and independent lives. Every day we empower people across King County to discover solutions to their challenges.
What We Do: Advocacy — Disability Empowerment Center
We also work at the systems level to advance civil rights and equal access for all people with disabilities on the local, state and national levels. For the latest news on our advocacy work, read our blog.
What We Do: Disability Resources - Disability Empowerment Center
Disability and Addiction. Assistive Technology/Communications. Speech to Speech services. American Sign Language interpretation services. Disability-Serving Local Organizations. Alzheimer's Association of Washington. The Arc of King County. Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Washington. Disability Rights Washington
About Us: Our Staff and Board — Disability Empowerment Center
As a person with disabilities herself, she knows how important it is to ensure that people are aware of their choices and have the knowledge to make the decisions that are best for them and that align with their goals.
What We Do: Who We Serve — Disability Empowerment Center
We connect with hundreds of people with disabilities every year through our work. To qualify for our individual services, you must identify as having a disability. No proof of disability is needed.