Referrals
Disability Empowerment Center works closely with other King County organizations and state agencies that serve people with disabilities. Our goal is to make sure each person we serve has the best access to services to meet their individual needs.
We are an authorized contractor with the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation program, as well as other fee-for-service programs.
If you are a social worker, agency director, program manager, doctor, medical professional or other emergency service provider, we may be able to help.
Our services include:
Pre-Employment Transition Services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation services
Housing referrals (note that we are not a housing provider)
Utility assistance
Transition to independent living
Job search and resume writing
Transportation
Assistive technology
Recreation, healthcare and social services
Developing skills to live independently
Peer support groups for youth and adults
DVR Services
We are an authorized contractor with Washington State's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation program.
What makes our person-centered approach different?
Our peer-to-peer empowerment model makes us unique. Most importantly, our staff and volunteers understand the challenges of being disabled because we are living with disabilities, too. Many of us have been DVR clients. We offer flexible support and an array of program options for people with all types of disabilities. We don’t make any decisions on anyone’s behalf—all choices are made by the individual. We can meet folks in the community, at one of our three King County offices or virtually by phone or Zoom.
We offer:
Comprehensive or Partial Independent Living (IL) Evaluations
Independent Living Skills Training
Work-Related Systems Access
Pre-ETS Self-Advocacy Training
Pre-Employment Transition Services
We are a licensed provided of Pre-ETS for youth ages 14-22 with an IEP, 504 plan or any documented disability. Services are provided at no cost to eligible students.
Our fun, interactive and accessible lessons cover topics such as job hunting, interviewing, personal finance and much more.
Services are provided in partnership with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.