Resources for People with Disabilities

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) protects rights and prevents abuse of people with disabilities.

Get information about Aira, a service for connecting people trained visual interpreters who provide on-demand visual information for the blind and low vision community.

The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment provides state level advocacy and leadership with the disability community to obtain equity in economic opportunity and community inclusion.

Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide.

BlindSquare is the world’s most widely used accessible GPS-app developed for the blind, deafblind and partially sighted. Paired with third-party navigation apps, BlindSquare’s self-voicing app delivers detailed points of interest and intersections for safe, reliable travel both outside and inside.

Microsoft Soundscape was a project from Microsoft Research that explored the use of innovative audio-based technology to enable people to build a richer awareness of their surroundings, thus becoming more confident and empowered to get around.

Developed by Microsoft, seeing AI is a free app that narrates the world around you. This ongoing research project harnesses the power of AI. Seeing AI assists with daily tasks from reading, to describing photos, to identifying products, and more.

Be My Eyes connects people needing sighted support with volunteers and companies anywhere in the world, through live video and artificial intelligence.

The Washington State Human Rights Commission is a state agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Washington Law Against Discrimination

The Disability Inclusion Network is a business resource group for members of the disabled community and their allies in Washington state government.

Learn how you can save for your everyday needs, invest in a tax-free account and prepare for the future without losing your state or federal benefits if you have an eligible disability.

Get information about early intervention services help infants and toddlers with disabilities.

Community Living Connections helps people of all ages, disabilities and income levels, their caregivers, legal representatives, and families get the right home and community-based supports and services.

Learn about specialized services for infants and children who are blind or have low vision.

Disability Empowerment Center provides free services to people who live in King County.