Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is a state rehabilitation agency that offers assistance to persons who are blind or visually impaired. We also provide various services for employers interested in accommodating or hiring workers with vision loss.

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Our Mission

Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for People with Visual Disabilities.

Read the full Mission Statement.

News

DSB Programs Overview and Employer Videos Are Now on the Web! 

Link to "Programs at Glance" Page with Video. Link to "Employer Services" Page with Video.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Independent Living (IL) focuses on creating and saving jobs, building service delivery capacity and infrastructure.

Link to Information on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

"Hot Links" - Featured Web Links

Portal to Job Boards  for People with Disabilities

Job boards and resources for people with disabilities are listed at: http://www.earnworks.com/job_seekers/Tools/index.asp
This is a web portal that connects employers with individuals with disabilities that are seeking employment:  www.Gettinghired.com.

Calendar of Events

Link to Calendar


Of Public Interest

Just In Time for Summer!

Looking for fun and games this summer? VisionAWARE has expanded and updated its resources for sports and recreational activities for people who are blind or have low vision.We invite you to visit our site and check out our expanded sports and recreation section to learn more about adaptations for staying active, along with a wide range of recreational activities and products, such as beep baseball, bowling, chess, cycling, golf, goalball, horseback riding, horseshoes, hunting, judo, sailing and cruises, scuba, and skiing (waterskiing, downhill, and cross-country).

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Successful Employment Outcomes

For 2007-2008 DSB announces 147 participants were successfully employed in occupations of their choice. Participants met the challenge, developed their confidence through a strong partnership with DSB, and are well on their way to a career of their choice.

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC)

Visit the State Rehabilitation Council

Questions often asked about DSB Services

Employment opportunities at one of our food service operations are managed by individual operators and they can be contacted directly to inquire about job jop openings and how to apply. BEP Vendors

Voter Registration Information

For your convenience, DSB is providing the following link to information on Voter Registration. Register to Vote.

 

Call DSB Toll Free For Info: 1-800-552-7103

Contact Us

If you have a vision loss, or know someone who does, contact the DSB office nearest you to determine eligibility for services. If you are an employer interested in hiring visually impaired workers, call our nearest office. Our services are free and available to all qualifying Washingtonians and employers.