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Starting July 1, 2025, the library building will be open by appointment only and phones will go to voicemail due to loss of funding. Services continue as usual. Learn more about the library budget shortfall.

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Living With Vision Loss Resources

Below are resources discussed at WTBBL's quarterly "Living with Vision Loss Workshop". 

Services

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)

https://dsb.wa.gov/
General Inquiries: 206-906-5500
Independent Living Program (ILP): 800-552-7103

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.               

https://lhblind.org/
Low Vision Clinic and Store: 206-436-2228
Low Vision Services: 206-436-2154       

Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

www.wtbbl.org
206-615-0400 / 800-542-0866

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

David Rumer (VIST Coordinator): 253-583-1287

Online Support/Information

Hadley

National online practical help, connection, support, and education for people with visual impairment and their families, free of charge
https://hadleyhelps.org/
800-323-4238

VisionAware

Information service for adults who are blind or have low vision, their families, care givers, and healthcare providers.
https://aphconnectcenter.org/visionaware/
800-232-5463
Article: Emotional Adjustment to Declining Vision: It’s A Family Matter

American Foundation for the Blind

https://www.afb.org/about-afb
212-502-7600

Be My Eyes

App for iOS or Android devices that connects blind or low vision users with sighted assistance through live video
https://www.bemyeyes.com/

Aira

App that connects people who are blind or low vision to professional visual interpreters for secure access to visual information
https://aira.io/

Support Groups/Advocacy Organizations

Seattle Low Vision Support Group

Meetings: Virtual
Contact: Camille Jassny: 206-310-2992

Newsletter: “Blind Connections”

Email: [email protected]

Washington Council of the Blind (WCB)

https://wcbinfo.org/
“Buzzline”: 800-255-1147

National Federation of the Blind of Washington (NFB)

https://www.nfbw.org/
President, Marci Carpenter: 425-823-6380 or [email protected]

Recreation

Seattle Public Library LEAP Program

https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/accessibility/library-equal-access-program-(leap)
206-615-1380

Low Vision Book Club Group
In-person and phone-zoom meeting
Second Tuesday of every month, 11:30-1:30

Audio Described Theater, Seattle

Seattle Theater Group (STG)
206-682-1414 ext. 2017

ACT Theater
206-292-7676 

Seattle Rep Theater
206-443-2222

5th Ave Theater
206-625-1900

Seattle Art Museum “Art Beyond Sight”

Tours third Wednesday of the month September – May, 1:00-2:30
206-654-3210

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

Enriching lives through sports
https://nwaba.org/

Ski For Light Puget Sound

https://skiforlightpugetsound.azurewebsites.net/
Deng Kong: [email protected]

Technology Meet-up (Zoom)

First Saturday of the month, 11:30-1:00
Doreen Cornwell: [email protected]

Cooking ideas for visually impaired cooks

https://theblindkitchen.com

Transportation

King County Metro

ACCESS Transportation: 206-205-5000
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/accessible-services/access-transportation 
Transit Instruction: 206-749-4242

King County/Sound Generations Volunteer Transportation

https://soundgenerations.org/our-programs/transportation/volunteer-transportation/
206-448-5740 or 800-282-5815

Hyde Shuttle: 206-727-6262
https://soundgenerations.org/our-programs/transportation/hyde-shuttle/

King County Taxi Scrip Program

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/fares-and-payment/discounted-fares/taxi-scrip
Apply at Metro Customer Services Offices (Means tested)