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