Links

Support Groups for People with Disabilities and Chronic Diseases

Deaf Chat Coffee. Wednesday 10.30 am, at Sunrise Coffee. 1-4 pm, 4th Saturday of each month at Better Living Through Coffee, 100 Tyler, Contact Bill Armstrong, bilarms@gmail.com
Disabled American Veterans. 360-385-9007. American Legion. 360-385-3454
Gathering Place. Enrichment activities for adults with developmental disabilities, 360-385-4172. gathering@olympus.net
In-Home Family Caregivers Support Group. 360-344-3013
Jefferson County Council of the Blind. Noon to 1:30 pm, 4th Friday of the month at Highway 20 Roadhouse. Nancy Kelly-Patnode, 360-437-7916
Jefferson County People First. Self-advocacy for people with developmental disabilities, pfofjeffersoncc@gmail.com
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group. 10 am – Noon, 1st Tuesday of the month, PT Community Center, ptms.selfhelp@gmail.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Jefferson County. 7-9 pm, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at Discovery Behavioral Healthcare, 884 N. Park Ave., PT. 360-385-1716, namijeffco@yahoo.com, https://namijeffcowa.org/.
Parent to Parent. Parents of children with disabilities, Amanda at 360-377-3473 ext 104
Jefferson Healthcare Support Groups – complete list for 2019 at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/support-groups-flyer-11719.pdf
- Better Breathers Support Group. 2-3 pm 3rd Monday of the month, 360-385-2200 ext 1220
- Cancer Support Group. Call for dates and times, 360-385-2200 ext 2040
- Parkinson’s Support Group. Patients and families, 3 to 4.30 pm, 4th Thursday of each month, 360-385-2200, ext 2042
- Diabetes Support. 2nd Monday of the month, Noon to 1.30 pm, 360-385-2200 ext. 1240
- Grief Support. 360-385-2200 ext. 2040

Non-Profit Services

Boeing Bluebills. Helps to make homes safer for the elderly and people with disabilities, 360-437-0423, http://www.bluebills.org/olympic.html
Concerned Citizens. Personal in-home care, housework, transportation, to help seniors and people with developmental delays stay in their own homes, 360-379-1315
ECHHO. Transportation and medical equipment loan, household help, http://echhojc.org, 360-379-3246
Empowerment Through Equus. Equine therapy, 7 www.empowermentthroughequus.com 360-821-9297
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Information HelpLine – information and referral service: 800-950-NAMI (6264), Mon – Fri 7 am-3 pm PST, or email info@nami.org
People First. Self advocacy for people with disabilities, 3 to 4 pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month, http://www.peoplefirstofwashington.org, 360-379-1315
Olycap. Provides in-home personal care, shopping, transportation, and senior nutrition services. Adult Day Care program, 360-385-2571, olycap.org
Skookum Educational Program. Vocational assistance for people with disabilities, 360-385-4980

Public Agencies

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/division-vocational-rehabilitation, 877-501-2233
Jefferson County Public Health Developmental Disabilities program. Information, assistance and referral. 360-385-9400.
amcenery@co.jefferson.wa.us, https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/455/Developmental-Disabilities
Jefferson County Real Choices Project. Information and resources for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and those who provide services and support. amcenery@co.jefferson.wa.us http://jcchoices.org
Jefferson County Emergency Preparedness. Emergency Preparedness for people with disabilities, Willie Bence, Director, 360-385-9368, https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/950/Dept-of-Emergency-Management
Jefferson County Public Health Footcare Program. Tri-area call 360-390-4014 ext. 3, Port Townsend 360-385-9007, https://www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/408/Foot-Care-Program
Jefferson County Resource Guide. Information on resources for people with DD. https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/1075/Jefferson-County-Developmental-Disabilities-Resource-Guide-PDF?bidId=
Jefferson County Services and Organizations. Resources for people with disabilities, http://www.jcchoices.org/services_jeffco.html
Accessible Communities Advisory Committee of Jefferson County, Grants for accessibility projects in Jefferson County, amcenery@co.jefferson.wa.us
Olympic Area Agency on Aging. Information, coordination and referral for in-home and community services for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers, 360-385-2552, http://www.o3a.org, info.o3aJ@dshs.wa.gov
City of Port Townsend ADA Coordinator, Point of contact for individuals with disabilities regarding modifications and accommodations. Greg Lanning, 360-379-5090, glanning@cityofpt.us
Jefferson County ADA Coordinator, Point of contact for individuals with disabilities regarding modifications and accommodations Mark McCauley, Jefferson County Central Services Director, Phone: 360-385-9130 MMcCauley@co.jefferson.wa.us

Recreation

Mountain View Swimming Pool. Admission discount for people with disabilities, caregivers swim free of charge, chair-lift, hosting Special Olympics, 360-385-7665, http://www.cityofpt.us/pool/
Jefferson County YMCA. Enquire about accommodations, 360-385-5811, http://jeffersoncountyymca.org
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation. Enquire about accommodations in programs, Rec Center 360-385-2221, www.countyrec.com/info/
Northwest Maritime Center. Enquire about accommodations in programs, 360-385-3628, https://nwmaritime.org, info@nwmaritime.org
Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Enquire about accommodations in all programs, 360-385-5582, http://www.ptmsc.org, info@ptmsc.org
Gathering Place. Activities and recreation for adults with developmental disabilities, 360-385-4172, http://www.gppt.org, gathering@olympus.net
Washington State Parks. Washington State Parks offers passes that reduce or waive camping, moorage, watercraft launch fees and day use for limited income senior citizens, disabled veterans, foster parents and people with disabilities. http://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes

Transportation

Jefferson Transit. Buses are accessible, with special rate for disabled people, 360-385-4777, Miranda Nash, coordinator, mnash@jeffersontransit.com
Dial-A-Ride. A reservation based paratransit service. 360-385-4777, 800-371-0497, for hearing impaired dial 711, custserv@jeffersontransit.com
ECHHO. Transportation for medical appointments and necessary errands, 360-379-3246
Washington State Ferries. Reduced fare, accommodations and elevator available, For disability permit 888-808-7977, ADA information 888-808-7977, ADA Accessibility Coordinator, 206-515-3437, http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/commuterupdates/ada/#Ferrycontact
Paratransit Services. Provides non-emergent medical transportation (NEMT) to eligible Medicaid clients who need transportation assistance to travel to and from Medicaid eligible appointments. 800-756-5438, http://www.wanemt.com

Education

Port Townsend School District, Learning Support Services, (Special Education, 504 Plans, Assessment), Sandy Gessner, Director Special Education 360-379-4366, sgessner@ptschools.org
Chimacum School District, Holly Patton, Director of Special Services, 360-302-5886, h olly_patton@csd49.org
Quilcene School District. Melanie Garrett, Special Services Director, 360-765-2934, mgarrett@qsd48.org
Brinnon School District. Special Services, 360-796-4646
Peninsula College. Services for Students with Disabilities, 360-417-6373, ssd@pencol.edu

Useful Accessibility and ADA Information for Businesses and Organizations

Northwest ADA Center, accessibility information on many subjects for employers, http://nwadacenter.org/audience/employers
Northwest ADA Center, accessibility information on many subjects for businesses, http://nwadacenter.org/audience/business

Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability Rights, Department of Justice, Advocacy

Northwest ADA Center. Information about ADA, national and state resources, training programs, 800-949-4232, VP: 425-233-8913 Relay: 711, http://nwadacenter.org
Washington State Human Rights Commission. Protection from discrimination. 800-233-3247, http://www.hum.wa.gov, Contact: https://www.hum.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us
United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. Laws, regulations, assistance, 800-514-0301 (voice), 800-514-0383 (TTY), http://www.ada.gov
Disability Rights Washington. A private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide, (800) 562-2702, Washington Relay (TTY) available via 711, http://www.disabilityrightswa.org
ADA Title II Assistance Manual. addresses the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which applies to the operations of state and local governments, http://www.ada.gov/taman2.html
ADA Title III Technical Assistance Manual. Covering Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities, http://www.ada.gov/taman3.html

Assistance with Social Security Benefits

Washington Connection – offers an online way to find a variety of services, find out if you qualify and apply, https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/
Seattle Community Law Center – The Social Security Advocacy Project of SCLC provides legal information, advice or representation to recipients of disability-related Social Security benefits http://seattlecommlaw.org/projects/social-security-advocacy-project/, 206-686-7252 or info@seattlecommlaw.org
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) –for information on SSI, benefits, eligibility, application and what to do if you are denied https://www.nosscr.org/. For help finding a disability attorney or representative 800-431-2804
Northwest Justice Project – Publicly funded legal aid. Can help with issues related to disabilities or other barriers that low income persons might experience in accessing services https://www.nwjustice.org/our-services, 888-201-1012

Some National and State Services for People with Disabilities

National Disability Rights Network – Protection and advocacy for people with disabilities http://www.ndrn.org
The American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities http://www.aapd.com
Disability.gov the U.S. federal government website for information on employment services for people with disabilities. https://www.disability.gov
Washington Courts – Guide to the Washington State Law Against Discrimination (ensuring equal access) https://www.courts.wa.gov/committee/?fa=committee.display&item_id=1157&committee_id=143
Washington State Department of Licensing – Information about parking privileges for people with disabilities http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/parking.html