Are you one of the 21% of Jefferson County residents with a disability?
– You have come to the right website to find the most accessible places and services.
Does your business or organization serve Jefferson County?
– You have come to the right website to find services to increase your accessibility.
Information you will find here:
- Ongoing updates on DASH Projects
- DASH Services for individuals, for businesses and organizations and for our community provided at no cost
- Helpful Information on many subjects and downloadable versions of our publications:
- Board member application
- Helpful Information on many subjects and downloadable versions of our publications:
DASH Accessible Restaurants Guide
DASH Accessible Entertainment & Cultural Venues Guide
DASH Accessible Downtown/Uptown Port Townsend Map
New! DASH Port Townsend Trails Accessiblity Guide
- Extensive Links to Local, State and National Resources
- The many ways you can Get Involved
- DASH history and accomplishments, DASH Board of Directors and meeting Minutes …in Who We Are
What’s New
Project to create an accessible playground for Jefferson County begins.
There are NO Accessible Playgrounds in Jefferson County
JUMP! is a group of physical and occupational therapists, parents of children with disabilities, and community members that has formed to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at HJ Carroll Park. We have found a fiscal sponsor in the Mike Beery Memorial Children's Fund, and will be accepting donations to help us build this playground. We have received approval from the Jefferson County Parks & Recreation department to donate this playground to the County. After our contract is reviewed by the County Legal dept. we will then be presenting to the Board of County Commissioners. Once we have that approval, we will be launching our website, so stay tuned!
Hard Ship | A Really Great Big Story
Many more followers of the Race to Alaska tuned in to watch Team Alula cross the finish line than watched the first-place winners cross the same line. Three paralyzed men from Australia took up one of sailing’s most grueling challenges—a 750-mile race to Alaska through some of the most treacherous and remote waters on the planet. Here is their journey start to finish line.
Are you one of the 21% of Jefferson County residents with a disability?
– You have come to the right website to find the most accessible places and services.
Does your business or organization serve Jefferson County?
– You have come to the right website to find services to increase your accessibility.
DASH is a voice for all people with disabilities
DASH will donate a handsome well-designed bench for Jefferson Healthcare’s new Main Entrance in memory of Lynn Gressley, DASH President for many years. More in What’s New below.
Information you will find here:
- Ongoing updates on DASH Projects
- DASH Services for individuals, for businesses and organizations and for our community provided at no cost
- Helpful Information on many subjects and downloadable versions of our publications:
DASH Accessible Restaurants Guide
DASH Accessible Entertainment & Cultural Venues Guide
DASH Accessible Downtown/Uptown Port Townsend Map
- Extensive Links to Local, State and National Resources
- The many ways you can Get Involved
- DASH history and accomplishments, DASH Board of Directors and meeting Minutes …in Who We Are
What’s New
Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park is a year-round, accessible city park
Photo courtesy of Mike McKee www.myporttownsend.com
Fort Worden, ADA Trail, at Fort Worden Historical State Park
Photo Courtesy of Travis Rowland
A memorial bench in honor of Lynn Gressley
Lynn Gressley’s mother (front row at right) and Lynn’s brother attended the ceremony
A memorial bench in honor of Lynn Gressley, DASH’s first President, was dedicated on March 3rd at Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend.
DASH’s gift of the bench is part of our work with Jefferson Healthcare on improving access in and around its facilities. This well-designed, comfortable bench for Jefferson Healthcare’s new entrance was funded by generous donations from many locals joining with DASH in making this gift.
At the ceremony Hilary Whittington, the hospital’s CFO, spoke about working with DASH over the last 2 years to make sure that the new Emergency and Specialty Services Building meets the needs of all patients and visitors. Travis Rowland spoke on behalf of the DASH Board about the many improvements that have transformed access at Jefferson Healthcare. Pat Teal, DASH President, shared memories of Lynn Gressley and described his lifelong dedication to advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities.
Following the ceremony around 50 people headed to the Garden Row cafe inside the hospital to celebrate with a parsnip and apple cake specially baked by Chef Arran Stark for the occasion.
This article about the bench dedication appeared in the Peninsula Daily News on March 5th, 2017:Inclusive Technology Improves Access to Fort Worden Beaches
A beach wheelchair and beach walker are now available to use at the Fort Worden beach area without cost.
This article about the beach wheelchair appeared in the Port Townsend Leader in August:
Project to create an accessible playground for Jefferson County begins.
There are NO Accessible Playgrounds in Jefferson County
JUMP! is a group of physical and occupational therapists, parents of children with disabilities, and community members that has formed to build a new accessible and inclusive playground at HJ Carroll Park. We have found a fiscal sponsor in the Mike Beery Memorial Children's Fund, and will be accepting donations to help us build this playground. We have received approval from the Jefferson County Parks & Recreation department to donate this playground to the County. After our contract is reviewed by the County Legal dept. we will then be presenting to the Board of County Commissioners. Once we have that approval, we will be launching our website, so stay tuned!
Sponsor Organizations |
Organizations and Individuals that have significantly contributed to the DASH mission |
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Jefferson Healthcare
City of Port Townsend
Jefferson County
Jefferson Transit
Fort Worden State Park
Jefferson County Council of the Blind
Port Townsend Library Foundation
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
There are many individuals who have given invaluable assistance to DASH over the years – too many to list. We thank every person and every organization that has played a role in making our community accessible for everyone.
Our new DASH website is one of several projects funded by a grant obtained by Jefferson County under the Accessible Communities Act (ACA). The sole source of ACA grant funds is $100 of every ticket given out to people who park in accessible parking spots without a permit. This program was the brainchild of Toby Olson, Executive Secretary of the Governor’s Committee on Disability and Employment (GCDIE), which administers the grants.
Sponsor Organizations
Accessible Communities Advisory Committee of Jefferson County
United Good Neighbor of Jefferson County
Rotary Club of Port Townsend
Organizations and Individuals that have significantly contributed to the DASH mission
Jefferson Healthcare
City of Port Townsend
Jefferson County
Jefferson Transit
Fort Worden State Park
Jefferson County Council for the Blind
Port Townsend Library Foundation
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
There are many individuals who have given invaluable assistance to DASH over the years – too many to list. We thank every person and every organization that has played a role in making our community accessible for everyone.
Our new DASH website is one of several projects funded by a grant obtained by Jefferson County under the Accessible Communities Act (ACA). The sole source of ACA grant funds is $100 of every ticket given out to people who park in accessible parking spots without a permit. This program was the brainchild of Toby Olson, Executive Secretary of the Governor’s Committee on Disability and Employment (GCDIE), which administers the grants.