DeafBlind Service Center

A nonprofit organization

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$5,000 Goal

Mission

The Deaf-Blind Service Center (DBSC) is committed to assisting deaf-blind people in reaching and maintaining their highest possible quality of life and degree of personal autonomy.

Established in 1986, DBSC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in the heart of Seattle. Through your support, DBSC strives to increase the independence of deaf-blind individuals by supporting their ability to perform daily life tasks, bring down communication barriers, and enhance self-confidence.

Description

We believe communication is one of the core barriers deaf-blind people face in obtaining quality services. We provide opportunities for deaf-blind people to receive the information they need in order to understand their available options and make educated decisions.

At DBSC, high-quality communication is ensured in the following ways:
All information is provided in the desired communication mode of the person being served - whether that be Braille, close vision, or tactile sign language.
Our staff possesses the complimentary set of language and communication skills to meet the broadest possible spectrum of language and communication needs.
We obtain qualified interpreters for large meetings or when the communication needs of the deaf-blind person cannot be met using DBSC's in-house resources.
We conduct all advocacy and case planning with the fullest possible participation of the deaf-blind individual.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

DeafBlind Service Center

Tax id (EIN)

91-1357750

Category

Human Services

Address

1620 18th Ave Ste 200
Seattle, WA 98122

Service areas

WA, US

Phone

206-323-9178

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