Washington Advocates of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Serving Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf Plus, Hard of Hearing, Hard of Hearing with Low Vision/Blind

Long and Short Terms Client Advocacy

WADHH aims to provide resources and services to Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals within 4 regions. The following resources and services are provided at no charge:

  • Communication Assistance

  • Advocacy Services

  • Coordination of Services Delivery

  • Assistive Communication Technology (ACT) program

    Telecommunication Equipment Distribution (TED)

    Communication Advocate can assist you with:

  • Immigration Services

  • Social Security Office

  • Basic Needs (housing, bus, etc.)

  • Access to Health Care

  • Independent Living Skills

  • Employment Resources

  • And many more…

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    WADHH Tri-Cities Office in Kennewick, WA

    Zachary Shawn DeLoya, Co-Director/Community Advocate

    Videophone: 509-498-6412

    Email: zachary.deloya@wadhh.org

    Website: https://www.wadhh.org/

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeafCenterWADHH

Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the blind and visually impaired of southeastern Washington. 

In 1988, the founders of The Edith Bishel Center realized that there were no adequate services in the region being offered to people age 55 and over who were blind and visually impaired.  This growing, at-risk population was left with few or no resources to help them better function in their daily lives.  Individuals who are visually impaired or blind often suffer from feelings of isolation and insignificance, frequently resulting in depression.  Founded in 1988 and officially incorporated in 1994, the center has been serving our community for 29 years.  After her death, the land and funds to build the center were bequeathed by Edith L. Bishel. Today, the center offers programs and services to all ages.

The Edith Bishel Center currently serves six southeastern Washington counties including Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Yakima, and Klickitat.  We are proud to offer the following services to these communities: 

  • Optometric low-vision examinations

  • Independent living and low-vision aids

  • Personalized in-home independent living skills training

  • Customized computer training and education services

  • Social activities for adults

  • Social events for children with vision loss, including a beeping Easter egg hunt

  • Support groups

  • Workshops for family members of those with vision loss

  • Low-vision iPhone/iPad training

  • Community links to low-vision services and resources

  • Reading assistance program

  • Educational outreach program for medical professionals, schools, and the community

  • Video magnifier loner program

We value helping those who use our services to create a safe living environment as well as learn to do normal daily tasks in the safest possible way. 

Contact Information

Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Phone: (509) 735-0699

Email: info@edithbishelcenter.org

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