RESOURCES
Welcome to The Here and Now Project’s Resource Hub
This page features categorized, clickable sections designed to help you find the resources you need—whether you're newly injured, recently diagnosed, or further along in your journey. These resources include local and national programs, organizations, events, and community services tailored to support your recovery and reintegration.
Most of the information here is specific to the Pacific Northwest. If you're looking for resources in other regions, please reach out to us at info@hereandnowproject.org.
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Here and Now Project Support Groups
Visit www.hereandnowproject.org/events to stay up to date with meetings and events.
Contact: Kenny Salvini
Email: info@hereandnowproject.org
Phone: 253-880-5634
What Now? Caregiver/Supporter Meeting
Contact Jeanne Salvini for details at jesalvini@hotmail.com or 253-312-8686
1st Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 PM In-person at Good Samaritan Hospital
Virtual Here and Now Meeting 1
Online via zoom
Contact Rob at godawggo89@gmail.com or 206-724-8797 with any questions.
1st Wednesday of every month from 12:30-2 PM
Sequim Here and Now Meeting - In-person at Barhop Artisan Pizza
Contact Ian Mackay for details ian@ecman.net or 360-808-6588
1st Thursday of every month from 4-5:30 PM
Woodinville Here and Now Meeting - In-person at the Woodinville Library
Contact Denise Smith-Irwin for details/questions denise323@me.com or 425-890-4242
2nd Tuesday of every month from 4-6 PM
Virtual Here and Now Meeting 2
Online via Zoom
Contact Kenny Salvini for details 253-880-5634
2nd Thursday of every month from 4-5:30 PM
Virtual Here and Now Meeting 3
Online via Zoom
Contact Rob at godawggo89@gmail.com or 206-724-8797 with any questions.
3rd Monday of every month from 5-6:30 PM
Bellingham Here and Now Meeting - In-person at Cordata Presbyterian Church
Contact Rob at godawggo89@gmail.com or 206-724-8797 with any questions.
3rd Tuesday of every month from 4-5:30 PM
Seattle Here and Now Meeting - In-person at Washington Hall
Contact Clark at clarkmattclarkmatt@gmail.com or 215-880-0253 with questions.
3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-8 PM
Vancouver Here and Now Meeting - In-person
Contact DeLena at 360-261-1316
2nd Sundays at 1-3 PM at Leonardo's Pizza
Puyallup Here and Now Meeting - In-person at the Puyallup Library
Contact Kenny Salvini for details kenny@hereandnowproject.org 253-880-5634
4th Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 PM
Virtual Here and Now Meeting 4
Online via Zoom
Contact Ian Mackay for details ian@ecman.net or 360-808-6588
4th Friday of every month from 2:30 - 4 PM
Partners and Spouses Meeting
Online via Zoom
Contact Claire Salvini for details claire@hereandnowproject.org or 360-224-6041
Last Monday every month from 4-5 PM
Local Support Groups
Here and Now – Washington Paralysis Network
www.facebook.com/groups/hereandnowproject
Private H&NP group with over 600 members who share openly and honestly about all aspects of SCI/D recovery.
NW Women's Wheelers Network
A social support group consisting of women who use wheelchairs. Most members reside in the Greater Seattle/Tacoma area, however some live in Oregon and one in California. They host a summer picnic and a holiday party and stay connected online.
Spanish Speaking Support Groups
SCIboston Grupo de Apoyo en Español
Online via Zoom
Una discusión abierta sobre todo lo relacionado con la vida con lesiones y trastornos de la médula espinal (LME).
Todos los lunes a las 1-2 PM PST / 4-5 PM EST (Every Tuesday. Hosted and facilitated by SCIboston.) (https://bit.ly/3tOdxTs)
KnowBarriers Spanish Speaking SCI Support Group
Online via Zoom
Contact Jaqueline Ramirez Mancilla jramirezmancilla@dhs.lacounty.gov to register.
Meets every Thursday from 12-1 PM PST (Every Tuesday.
Hosted and facilitated by Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.) Website: https://bit.ly/3tSCKfr
Spinal Cord Injury - National Support Groups
United Spinal Association
https://unitedspinal.org/united-spinal-association-chapters/
If you are looking to find a support group near you, check out United Spinal Association. Most of their Chapters located across the United States have support groups
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
https://www.christopherreeve.org/get-support
Multiple virtual support meetings for both spinal cord injury survivors and their family members
SPINAL CORD PEER SUPPORT WORLDWIDE
www.facebook.com/groups/scpsworldwide
Facebook group with over 16,000 members who share openly and honestly about all aspects of SCI/D recovery.
Advocacy
Disability Rights Washington
Home page - Disability Rights Washington
(206) 324-1521
Provides free services to people with disabilities. A private non-profit organization who protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the equality, dignity and self-determination of people with disabilities. Contact if you need disability rights information, general information about legal rights, strategies to become a stronger self-advocate and much more.
Rooted in Rights
Home - Rooted in Rights
A program of Disability Rights Washington that uses accessible digital media to advance the self-determination, equality and dignity of people with disabilities.
For press inquiries contact Allexa Laycock, Creative Director, at 206-915-3202 or AllexaL@RootedinRights.org
Washington State Client Assistance Program
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) serves Washington State as an advocacy program with the following services: provides information about the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Independent Living Programs (ILP’s) and Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. They help explain your rights and responsibilities as an applicant or client of these rehabilitation agencies. They work to solve problems through negotiation, provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as social security benefits.
Contact via phone or email Monday through Friday between 8-5 PM
Jennifer Bean, Director: Washingtoncap2@gmail.com Phone: 206-849-2939
Community Reintegration
Aging and Disability Resources
Contact: (800) 562-0332
Community based resources include but not limited to: housing, legal resources, transportation.
Center for Independence
Contact: 800-724-8172
“Serves as a resource for individuals with disabilities to access and participate in community through outreach, advocacy and independent living skills development.”
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DVR is a statewide resource assisting people with disabilities to prepare for, secure, maintain or regain employment. They partner with businesses and organizations to develop employment opportunities. Various offices around Washington.
Visit Office Locator | DSHS (wa.gov) to find the office closest to you.
OSC Vocational Systems
The region’s most diverse provider of clinical, hands-on vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, case management and economic damage calculation services.
TACID - Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities
Contact: 253-565-9000
Provide resources to support independence of individuals with disabilities through peer support, advocacy and self-sufficiency programs.
Validus Consulting
Empowering individuals with disabilities to live their full potential.
Worksource
WorkSource is a statewide partnership of local, state and nonprofit agencies who provide various employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington.
Hospitals in Washington
Harborview Medical Center
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle Children’s Hospital - Seattle
Seattle Children’s Hospital - Federal Way
MultiCare Good Samaritan
Swedish Neurological Rehabilitation Medicine
CHI Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital
Seattle VA Puget Sound
Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center - Spokane, WA
Specialized Rehab Hospitals - Model Systems
Model Systems of Care
The following is a list of facilities that have been designated as a Model System of Care for spinal cord injury by the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
Full list: www.msktc.org/sci/model-system-centers
Kennedy Krieger International Center for Spinal Cord Injury
11830 West Market Place Suite P Fulton, MD 20759 888-923-9222
Kessler Foundation Research Center
300 Executive Dr # 70, West Orange, NJ 07052 973-324-8362
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
AbilityLab Home (sralab.org)
355 East Erie Chicago, IL 60611 1-844-355-ABLE
University of Miami
www.welcome.miami.edu/uhealth/index.html
1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Outpatient Therapies
Rehab Without Walls
Provides a comprehensive approach to recovery after spinal cord injury. They are located in various locations within Washington State. They accept many commercial insurance and workers’ comp plans.
University of Puget Sound - Therapy Clinic
www.pugetsound.edu/academics/school-physical-therapy/site-clinic
253-879-3180
A student-run pro-bono clinic where students provide physical therapy services under the supervision of expert clinicians from the community. They have both an adult on-site clinic and a pediatric on-site clinic.
Exercise Therapy
Pushing Boundaries
4162 148th Avenue NE Redmond, WA 98052
425-869-9506
Provide exercise therapy by partnering with their clients to work towards and achieve goals to increase function, strength and independence.
Vertical Therapy
http://www.verticaltherapy.com/
Vertical Therapy is an in-home, intensive activity-based & exercise therapy company specializing in assisting people with all types of paralysis to meet and exceed their therapy goals.
Legal Assistance
Connelly Law Offices
253-366-6820
Advocates for victims of serious injury for over 34 years.
The Stritmatter Firm
Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore (The Stritmatter Firm) is a nationally recognized firm, known for its extraordinary reputation for excellence in the trial and litigation of serious plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases.
Altman Law Offices
With years of experience handling car accidents, Mike Altman has the experience, knowledge and dedication to handle your personal injury case. Altman Law Offices will take the time necessary to inform you of all your options and the process throughout your case.
Victims of Violent Crime
Washington State Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) may provide assistance with costs related to crime injuries.
Disability Rights Washington
(206) 324-1521
Provides free services to people with disabilities. A private non-profit organization who protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the equality, dignity and self-determination of people with disabilities. Contact if you need disability rights information, general information about legal rights, strategies to become a stronger self-advocate and much more.
Disability Rights Advocates (DRA)
DRA uses the law to advance the cause of justice for those living with disabilities across the country. Their mission is to promote and ensure equality, inclusivity and change through high-impact education, advocacy and litigation. They have offices in California and New York and are the leading national nonprofit disability rights legal center.
Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC)
Disability Rights Legal Center – DRLC (thedrlc.org)
A non-profit, public interest advocacy organization championing the civil rights of people with disabilities through education, advocacy, and litigation.
Legal Foundation of Washington
www.legalfoundation.org/about/ WashingtonLawHelp.org
is an online self-help center containing hundreds of legal resources, forms and instructions (in multiple languages), including document assembly technology, and educational videos.
Find Legal help by County
Legal Help by County (notion.site)
ADA Accessibility Laws
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws may apply to you, read this guide to disability rights laws.www.ada.gov/cguide.htm
US Department of Justice's Civil Right
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, created in 1957 by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
US Access Board
The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology.
Fundraising
Help Hope Live (NPO)
800-642-8399
Help Hope Live supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical and related expenses due to catastrophic injuries and illnesses.
Financial Assistance
ABLE Accounts
More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future ABLEnow is building. Save for today’s needs or invest for tomorrow in a tax-advantaged ABLE account that won’t impact the means-tested benefits critical to many with disabilities.
Northwest Access Fund (NPO)
(877) 428-5116
Northwest Access Fund offers people with disabilities financial coaching, customized loans, and other resources to encourage access to assistive technology, life opportunities and independence.
Lines of Credit
These are specifically designed to help offset medical costs. Some offer longer term healthcare financing, while some include no interest plans.
CareCredit - Carecredit.com
Paypal credit - paypal.com/credit
Grants
High Fives (NPO) - for adaptive sports equipment
Walking With Anthony
www.walkingwithanthony.org/apply-for-a-grant/
Provides financial assistance to individuals with SCI to help pay for essential treatment not covered by standard insurance.
Be Perfect Foundation
www.beperfectfoundation.org/resources/#bp-scholarship-application
The Be Perfect Foundation provides direct financial and emotional aid to those living with paralysis. They promote positive recovery through exercise-based therapy and complete wellness.
Special Kids Fund
A unique vehicle program was established to fund vehicles that match the special needs of individuals
Veterans
Connelly Law Offices
253-366-6820
Advocates for victims of serious injury for over 34 years.
The Stritmatter Firm
Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore (The Stritmatter Firm) is a nationally recognized firm, known for its extraordinary reputation for excellence in the trial and litigation of serious plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases.
Altman Law Offices
With years of experience handling car accidents, Mike Altman has the experience, knowledge and dedication to handle your personal injury case. Altman Law Offices will take the time necessary to inform you of all your options and the process throughout your case.
Victims of Violent Crime
Washington State Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) may provide assistance with costs related to crime injuries.
Disability Rights Washington
(206) 324-1521
Provides free services to people with disabilities. A private non-profit organization who protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the equality, dignity and self-determination of people with disabilities. Contact if you need disability rights information, general information about legal rights, strategies to become a stronger self-advocate and much more.
Disability Rights Advocates (DRA)
DRA uses the law to advance the cause of justice for those living with disabilities across the country. Their mission is to promote and ensure equality, inclusivity and change through high-impact education, advocacy and litigation. They have offices in California and New York and are the leading national nonprofit disability rights legal center.
Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC)
Disability Rights Legal Center – DRLC (thedrlc.org)
A non-profit, public interest advocacy organization championing the civil rights of people with disabilities through education, advocacy, and litigation.
Legal Foundation of Washington
www.legalfoundation.org/about/ WashingtonLawHelp.org
is an online self-help center containing hundreds of legal resources, forms and instructions (in multiple languages), including document assembly technology, and educational videos.
Find Legal help by County
Legal Help by County (notion.site)
Contractors
Bath +
Bath+ offers a full range of accessibility and home safety installation, modification and remodeling solutions for your home.
Enable Tech Home
Accessible modifications and smart home technology for the disabled and aging in place.
Home Accessibility Products
Sure Hands Lift
Wheelovator by Destiny
http://www.accesselevatorinc.com/content/brochures/national/nwovdestinybrochure.pdf
Swing Clear Offset Hinges
Threshold Ramps
Portable Wheelchair Ramps
Housing Assistance
U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. Find out how to apply here: https://www.hud.gov/states/washington/renting
Federal nondiscrimination laws provide housing protections for individuals with disabilities. Find out what your rights are here: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disability_main
Federal nondiscrimination laws require housing providers to grant requests for reasonable accommodations and modifications in housing, programs, and activities. Find out your rights and the definitions of ‘reasonable accommodations and modifications’ here: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/reasonable_accommodations_and _modifications
Share and Care House
https://shareandcarehouse.org/
Share and Care House helps with finding affordable housing and also provides Representative Payee, Legal Custodian, and Professional Guardianship services to eligible individuals. Find out more information here:
Care Providers
Consumer Direct Care Network Washington
Consumer Direct Care Network Washington (CDWA) is the Consumer Directed Employer (CDE) for Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). As the CDE, CDWA employs the thousands of dedicated Individual Providers (IP) who provide in-home personal care and respite services.
Care.com
Care.com's premise is simple: Their consumer matching solutions allow families to search for, qualify, vet, connect with, and ultimately select caregivers in a low-cost, reliable and easy way. Their platform also provides caregivers with solutions to create personal profiles, describe their unique skills and experience, and differentiate themselves in a highly fragmented marketplace.
CareLinx
www.carelinx.com/caregivers/wa/seattle
High-quality, affordable home care services for improved quality of life and peace of mind.
Craig – Caregivers & Personal Assistants Resources
https://craighospital.org/resources/caregiving
Important resources including how to find, hire and keep personal care assistants.
Craigslist Ad
https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/jjj?query=caregiving
Great place to find a person to help you with care needs directly is by placing an ad on Craigslist. Start with phone interviews, then meet in a public place for an interview, then decide if you have a good match.
Lotsa Helping Hands
https://lotsahelpinghands.com/
Lotsa Helping Hands allows you to create a care team. Schedule your family, friends, volunteers and caregivers to support your loved one in need. And post updates with how they’re doing, what is needed, and more. Our service brings your support network together online to organize daily life during times of medical crisis or caregiver exhaustion. We're here to help the helpers.
New Start Home Care
New Start Home Health Care is dedicated to providing excellent home-based patient care, guided by its founding principles of integrity, compassion, and respect for each person.
Wheelchair Manufacturers
Invacare
Invacare manufactures the most complete line of wheelchairs, powered seating products, scooters, electronics and accessories in the industry.
Permobil/TiLite
https://www.permobil.com/en-us
Permobil’s purpose is to innovate for individuals; to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of people living with disabilities more enriching. Their dedicated teams work tirelessly to make this happen, no matter if they are designing a new wheelchair, testing seating cushions, or supporting a therapist.
Pride Mobility
https://www.pridemobility.com/
Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products.
Quantum Rehab
Quantum Rehab® is dedicated to being the premier global innovator of consumer-inspired complex rehab mobility technologies that not only deliver medical comfort, but also the features needed toward overall well-being, serving the entirety of users' activities of daily living.
Sunrise Medical/Quickie
https://www.sunrisemedical.com/
Sunrise Medical designs and manufactures mobility products including lightweight wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, pediatric wheelchairs, wheelchair cushions
Wheelchair Providers, Repair, and Service
Bellevue Healthcare
National Seating and Mobility
Norco
NuMotion
Olympic Pharmacy & Healthcare Services
Wheelchair Controls, Seating & Accessories
Adaptive Switch Laboratories
ASL designs products specifically for those who cannot access their environment through conventional means. ASL is dedicated to assisting clients of all ages and abilities to gain functional independence with powered mobility, communication and access to their environment through technology.
BodyPoint
Bodypoint offers a range of thoughtfully-designed postural supports in sizes to fit both pediatric and adult users.
Ease Seating Systems
https://easeseatingsystems.com/
A quarter of a century's experience with wheelchair seating, their team's advanced innovation, and high-tech solutions in medical and military markets led to the creation of Horizontal Alternating Pressure Technology® (HAPT®) or the smart cushion -Ease Cushion®
E-motion
https://www.alber-usa.com/us/products/active-drives/e-motion/
Power assist for manual wheelchairs.
Kalogon Smart Cushion
The world's first smart cushion that uses AI and patent-pending air cell technology to analyze real-time pressure data and intelligently adapt to meet your unique comfort needs.
RIDE Designs Cushions
Ride is committed to creating wheelchair seating systems that help protect skin, enhance mobility, improve function, and optimize posture. A properly fitted Ride cushion and back work together to help manage skin risk.
ROHO Cushions
https://hub.permobil.com/blog/flowing-air-roho-cushions
ROHO cushions are air filled cushions constructed from a proprietary blend of neoprene formulated specifically for our cushions that has been perfected over our almost 50 year history manufacturing in Belleville, Illinois.
SmartDrive
https://hub.permobil.com/smartdrive
SmartDrive is a lightweight power assist motor for manual wheelchairs.
SMOOV
The SMOOV one is an innovative electric drive that you can easily dock on to and off your wheelchair whenever you need some extra power.
Wheelchair Canopies and Accessories
For the past 30 years, DIESTCO MFG has offered the industry’s highest quality, most functional, affordable mobility accessories
Wheelchair Backpacks
● Target: https://www.target.com/p/adaptive-backpack-embark
● Jansport: https://www.jansport.com/en_us/collections/adaptive-collection.html
Adaptive Equipment Donation Sites & New/Used Equipment
MSHH Donor Closet
http://www.mshh-donorcloset.com/
MSHH accepts donations of medical and mobility equipment, refurbishes it and makes it available to others at a very affordable “suggested minimum donation” amount.
● Tacoma Location 3635 S. Lawrence St. Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 327-1033
● Spokane Location 3203 N. Market St Spokane, WA 99207 (509) 487-4119
● Edmonds Location 409 Howell Way Edmonds, WA 98020 (425) 712-1807
Bridge Disability Ministries
12356 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 885-1006 Provides medical and mobility equipment to anyone in need without any eligibility requirements, application process, or required fees.
Wheelchair Haven
https://www.wheelchairhaven.com/
8411 Pacific Highway East Tacoma, WA 98422 253-926-8971
Providing the community with quality new and used medical equipment at an affordable price.
Supplies
Emma's Exceptional Equipment Exchange
www.facebook.com/groups/1374361319675632/
Emma's Exceptional Equipment Exchange is a 501C3 Non-profit that was started to create a community of sharing.
Sharing Pantry Medical & PPE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/509315930217512
Located on the west hill of Kent, supplies small type medical equipment for short term or long term use, along with PPE items. If you are able to help with a donation, it is greatly appreciated.
Assistive Tech Organizations
Neil Squire Society
Using technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.
Makers Making Change
https://www.makersmakingchange.com
Makers Making Change is an online platform providing a disruptively low-cost alternative to commercially available assistive technologies. With a wide range of devices available in the assistive devices library, there are many options for people to request from and work with a volunteer maker who can build it for them.
Microsoft Inclusive Tech Lab & Gaming
https://inclusivetechlab.github.io/web/index.html
The Inclusive Tech Lab is a Microsoft space dedicated to inclusive modern life and education, accessible productivity, and gaming for people with disabilities. The facility is for people with disabilities, not about people with disabilities. Crafted to be an expression of Microsoft’s commitment to the disability community.
The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology
https://tcat.cs.washington.edu/
The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology (TCAT), housed by the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at University of Washington, develops, translates and deploys open source universally accessible technologies, with a focus on benefiting populations with motor limitations or speech impairment.
The Tyler Schrenk Foundation
The Tyler Schrenk Foundation uses its platform to teach interested individuals on what kind of technologies can help people regain independence, get back to work, or simply watch their favorite shows. We offer free consultations to those looking to utilize AT
Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
The Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) provides resources and services to persons who face challenges related to disability and aging to help in the selection and use of assistive technology.
Computer Access
IntegraMouse
https://www.integramouse.com/en/home/
IntegraMouse Plus is a fully adequate computer mouse that is operated with the mouth. The mouse cursor is moved with the lips through minimal movements of the mouth piece.
Jouse
The Jouse3 is an advanced, joystick-operated plug-and-play solution. Just move the precision joystick with your mouth, cheek, chin or tongue to control your computer, mobile device, switch-controlled device or AAC system.
LipSync
https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/product/lipsync
The LipSync is a mouth operated joystick that allows a person to control a computer cursor with minimal head and neck movement.
QuadJoy
QuadJoy’s simple Puff & Sip interface provides the same computer access and functionality available to anyone.
Gaming Access
Quadstick
The Quadstick provides a hands-free way to play modern video games on consoles and personal computers.
Xbox Adaptive Controller
www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller
Connect external devices such as switches, buttons, mounts, and joysticks to create a custom controller experience that is uniquely yours. Button, thumbstick and trigger inputs are controlled with assistive devices (sold separately) connected through 3.5mm jacks and USB ports.
Phone Access
Apple Accessibility
https://www.apple.com/accessibility/mobility/
Discover features that make it easy to modify your touch, create custom gestures, or control your devices in the ways that work best for you.
Android Accessibility Suite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback
Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility apps that help you use your Android device eyes-free or with a switch device.
RAM Mounts
https://rammount.com/pages/at-home-accessibility
With a full suite of mounting solutions for wheelchairs and devices, RAM® Mounts offers a wide range of accessibility mounts.
Sesame Enable
Open Sesame was created to offer touch-free control for those who cannot use their hands to access a smartphone or a tablet. Open Sesame is powered by both Voice-Control and Computer-Vision technologies.
Tecla-e
tecla-e empowers individuals with physical disabilities who cannot independently use smartphones, tablets, computers or smart home technology with touchscreens and keyboards.
Home Access & Automation
Amazon Echo – Alexa
Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you control with your voice. Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music, provide information, switch on the lights, adjust thermostat, or control your TV—all without lifting a finger —instantly. All you have to do is ask.
Other AT Products
Broadened Horizons
Broadened Horizons focuses exclusively on individuals with limited or no use of their hands and arms. Leveraging our modular design strategy, we can create integrated, holistic, comprehensive solutions custom tailored to your specific needs and preferences. This modularity maximizes cost efficiency and reliability, while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual. You only buy what you need, but the sum is greater than the individual parts!
Quadtools
Quadtool’s reachers and grabbers are designed to facilitate individuals of different paralysis levels to achieve greater independence.
Mount'n Mover
- The Mount'n Mover mounting systems provide versatile and accessible mounting solutions for devices and trays on wheelchairs, tables, beds, or floor stands. Do more - with a mount that moves!
Woody Foundation
- The Woody Foundation distributes Woody Packs at no cost to those in need, to help those with limited hand function. They create a collection of assistive devices for people with limited hand function to adjust daily life.
Getting “handy” Techniques for Maximizing Arm and Hand Function After SCI
Medical Services
Cascade Hygiene
360-362-0151 They provide mobile dental care to long term care communities, adult family homes and private residences. They have experience and special training for patients with complex medical conditions including Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
Medical Transportation Service
Around the Sound
253-858-7088
Around the Sound is Puget Sound’s foremost transportation service for long distance transportation, serving those with limited mobility including those in wheelchairs, scooters and gurneys. They provide medical transportation, event transportation, special event transportation and airport transportation in: Pierce, King, Kitsap, Thurston, Lewis, Clallam, Jefferson and Mason Counties.
Tri County Cabulance Tri-County Cabulance
425-775-8358 (tricountycabulance.com)
Email: tricountycabulance@comcast.net
Provides non-emergency specialty transportation for any occasion. They service hospitals, skilled nursing and rehab, assisted living and private individuals seven days a week. Transportation includes hospital and facility discharges, doctor appointments, non-medical transports for home visits, special occasions and holidays. They cover all of King and Snohomish Counties.
Transit Service
Metro Flex
An affordable, on-demand transit service that provides rides to meet friends, go shopping or get to appointments within multiple King County neighborhoods. The cost is the same as a Metro bus trip and when using an ORCA card, you can transfer for free to or from a bus, Sound Transit Link light rail or Sounder. For a wheelchair accessible vehicle, indicate your needs on your Metro Flex profile.
Roadside Assistance
Mobility Roadside Assistance
http://www.mobilityroadsideassistance.com
Mobility Roadside Assistance provides peace of mind through emergency and paratransit services for mobility challenged people, their passengers, vehicle and equipment.
Adapted Vehicles
United Access
www.braunability.com/unitedaccess/
877-578-1576 Locations in Sumner, Redmond and Everett
MobilityWorks
Locations in Tacoma and Woodinville MobilityWorks is a leading retail sales and service provider of wheelchair accessible vans, cars, and trucks. Through our national network of 74 sales centers, we have the largest inventory of vehicles, along with other products that improve mobility. And through our personalized approach, we work with each customer so that they receive the best solution for their needs. We believe every person deserves to be connected to who and what matters most in their lives.
Disabled Dealer
Find used adapted and modified vehicles. Connecting buyers and sellers for accessible vans, wheelchairs, homes and more.
Wheelchair Accessible Vans for Sale
www.facebook.com/groups/842424512461303/
Wheelchair Accessible Vans For Sale is a Facebook Marketplace Classified page exclusively for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. It is a great place to advertise to sell your wheelchair accessible vehicle and a great place to find a wheelchair vehicle to purchase.
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and assisting with driving independence using wheelchair accessible vehicles. Find a list of certified dealers.
NOVA - National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility
The Ralph Braun Foundation is now the National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility (NOVA). They believe that every individual has the right to accessible transportation. NOVA’s mission is to assist those with mobility needs through education, information and product acquisition. NOVA works to provide vehicle modification grants to individuals with disabilities throughout the United States and Canada in need of financial assistance. Visit their Grant Program page for more information regarding their Mobility Assistance Grant Program.
DAC-WA Forum YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUgneBa8uFY
The DAC-WA Forum on Adaptive Vehicles was recorded on August 5, 2020. More resources on adaptive driving with adaptive vehicles can be found at https://bit.ly/2S1kptF
Driver's Training
Drive Rehab Services
425-610-7396
Jennifer Fox PT, CDRS is a Physical Therapist and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist in Washington State who works with all diagnosis but specializes in neuro rehab, complex medical and geriatric clientele. She provides home services for: driving evaluations, physical therapy, safety assessments and home modifications.
Sports & Recreation Programs
Adaptive Recreation at Metro Parks Tacoma
https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/activities-and-sports/category/adaptive-recreation/
Explore a wide range of inclusive recreational activities which strive to empower individuals of all abilities.
Adaptive Tennis Seattle
Access Tennis Seattle (ATS) is a nonprofit in the Puget Sound Area focusing on the sport of tennis for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Camp Casey
A week-long summer camp for children ages 6-17 who have physical disabilities. Camp is held at Lions Camp HOrizon in Blaine, WA. This camp is fully funded by the Seattle North Central Kiwanis Club so it is free of charge!
Dream Catcher Balloon
The Dream Catcher Balloon is a unique hot air balloon designed to give rides to everyone no matter who you are! This two-seated balloon allows mobility challenged individuals, seniors, Veterans, and Warriors easy access to experience a ride because it does not require climbing over a basket.
Empower SCI
Home (empowersci.org)
Residential program tailored to individuals with a spinal cord injury. The program includes peer mentoring and rehabilitation counseling as well as physical and mental recovery.
Footloose Sailing Association
https://footloosedisabledsailing.org/
The mission of Footloose Sailing Association is to provide safe, accessible and rewarding sailing experiences to disabled members, their friends, families and caregivers.
Ian’s Ride
Ian's Ride (iansride.com)
A non-profit that raises awareness for a more accessible outdoors through various events.
Outdoors for All
Provides outdoor recreation opportunities for youth/adults with disabilities in the puget sound area.
ParaSport Spokane
ParaSport Spokane will provide training, recreational, and competitive opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities that promote success, self worth and independence. ParaSport Spokane uses adaptive sports as a catalyst for life.
Rainier Adaptive Sports
www.rainieradaptivesports.org/
A non-profit focused on sports, recreation and social opportunities. They are based out of Tacoma, Washington.
Salle Auriol Seattle - Wheelchair Fencing
Salle Auriol conducts regular open-fencing nights, beginning through advanced classes and one on one private instruction. They host US Fencing sanctioned competitions, and offer teaching and refereeing clinics. Salle Auriol also provides cross-training opportunities with conditioning classes, weights, and cardiovascular machines.
Seattle Adaptive Sports
www.seattleadaptivesports.org/
A non-profit who believes team sports are a powerful vehicle for personal growth and development for people with disabilities. They are Western Washington’s leading adaptive sports organization who supports recreational and nationally competitive teams, including wheelchair basketball, sled hockey and power soccer.
Seattle Slam Wheelchair Rugby
Seattle Slam competes in the Pacific Conference of U.S. rugby league governed by the USQRA (United States Quad Rugby Association). The season starts in September and we host and travel to a number of tournaments throughout the year. The season ends with the USQRA National Championships in April.
Seize the Oar
Championing inclusion in the sport of rowing through team training, outreach and thought leadership.
Seattle PlayGarden
A 1-acre fully-fenced garden in the heart of Seattle. Their mission is to provide children of all abilities a safe, accessible, and adventurous place to play.
YMCA
Located in several counties, each facility offers accessible fitness and social opportunities. Contact local branches for information.
Dance
Rollettes Dance
https://www.rollettesdance.com/
The Rollettes are women empowering women with disabilities to live boundlessly and shift perspectives through dance. Each summer, the Rollettes host an experience, bringing together people from all over the globe. Open to all ages and abilities, we welcome you to partake in this life-changing bundle of moments, regardless of dance background.
Infinite Flow
https://www.infiniteflowdance.org/
Infinite Flow - A Wheelchair Dance Company mission to share the power of dance and performance to individuals with physical challenges, promoting musicality, movement, rehabilitation, and social interaction through performance, workshops, events, media, and instruction.
Absolutely DanceSport
http://absolutelydancesport.com/
To bring ballroom wheelchair dancing to the disabled community and to empower each person to do something beneficial for their body, mind and spirit.
Wheelchair Dancers Organization
https://www.wheelchairdancers.org/
Do you use a motorized or manual wheelchair or walker? Would you like to spin your wheels to the rhythms of Tango, Cha-Cha or Rumba? Then this dance class is for you! All ages 18+ are encouraged to participate. Able-bodied volunteers are especially needed to partner with those using wheelchairs. COMPLIMENTARY 8- week dance class!
Yoga
Accessible Yoga
https://www.accessibleyoga.org/
Accessible Yoga is dedicated to sharing yoga with everyone. Accessible Yoga believes that all people, regardless of ability or background, deserve equal access to the ancient teachings of yoga.
Adaptive Yoga Northwest
https://www.adaptiveyoganorthwest.com/
Adaptive Yoga Northwest’s mission is to provide accessible yoga instruction to people living with mobility restrictions in the Pacific Northwest.
Book for Accessible Yoga
https://www.amazon.com/Accessible-Yoga-Poses-Practices-Every/dp/1611807123
Service Animals
Canine Companions
Canine Companions is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient.
Summit Assistance Dogs
Summit Assistance Dogs is a nonprofit organization that creates life-changing partnerships by providing highly-skilled mobility service dogs for people living with disabilities in the Pacific Northwest.
Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
(Press “1” at the prompt if you are a Veteran)
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/depression-and-spinal-cord-injury
Fact sheet from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Their website also has other factsheets and videos on SCI topics.
National Center for PTSD
Website for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder information designed for Veterans, but contains a wealth of information for anyone (non-Veterans as well) with a trauma history who wants to understand more. Links to PTSD information, help for family and friends, types of treatment, and how to get help.
Help Guide
Unbiased, motivating resources and self-help tools for mental, emotional and social health
Sexuality & Sexual Functioning
Sexuality After SCI
Website created by Mount Sinai Hospital focused on SCI and sexuality. Contains several educational videos on sex and SCI, dating, adaptive devices to facilitate intimacy, sexual self esteem, and more. Also provides additional resources to other sexuality and disability websites.
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/depression-and-spinal-cord-injury
Fact sheet from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Their website also has other factsheets and videos on SCI topics.
National Center for PTSD
Website for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder information designed for Veterans, but contains a wealth of information for anyone (non-Veterans as well) with a trauma history who wants to understand more. Links to PTSD information, help for family and friends, types of treatment, and how to get help.
Help Guide
Unbiased, motivating resources and self-help tools for mental, emotional and social health
Resource Centers
SCI Sexual Health
Spinal Cord injury BC -website of the Sexual Health Rehabilitation Service. This site has invaluable information for both consumers and medical professionals that covers every aspect of sexuality and spinal cord injury. They really have set the gold standard bar in terms of sexual health in both the SCI population and the disabled population in general
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/depression-and-spinal-cord-injury
Fact sheet from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Their website also has other factsheets and videos on SCI topics.
National Center for PTSD
Website for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder information designed for Veterans, but contains a wealth of information for anyone (non-Veterans as well) with a trauma history who wants to understand more. Links to PTSD information, help for family and friends, types of treatment, and how to get help.
Help Guide
Unbiased, motivating resources and self-help tools for mental, emotional and social health
Products & Tips to Improve Sex
My Pleasure
Products and aids to enhance sexual expression. Educational articles on disability and sexuality are embedded within the site (scroll down for Sex and Disability education section)
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/depression-and-spinal-cord-injury
Fact sheet from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Their website also has other factsheets and videos on SCI topics.
National Center for PTSD
Website for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder information designed for Veterans, but contains a wealth of information for anyone (non-Veterans as well) with a trauma history who wants to understand more. Links to PTSD information, help for family and friends, types of treatment, and how to get help.
Help Guide
Unbiased, motivating resources and self-help tools for mental, emotional and social health
Resources For Women With SCI/D
Miss Wheelchair Washington America
www.facebook.com/mswheelchairwashingtona/
Ms. Wheelchair Washington-America (MWW) is a part of the Ms. Wheelchair America Program. They provide a platform for women who use wheelchairs to educate and advocate for the disability community.
Miss Wheelchair Washington USA
Reproductive Health for Women with Spinal Cord Injury Video Series
From The Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
Sexual Function For Women After Spinal Cord Injury
www.craighospital.org/resources/sexual-function-for-women-after-spinal-cord-injury
Information on the Craig Spinal Cord Injury Resource Library website
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
www.bcm.edu/research/centers/research-on-women-with-disabilities
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) at Baylor College of Medicine is devoted to promoting, developing, and disseminating information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities.
Adaptive Clothing
Alter Ur Ego
Shop for Fashionable & Adaptive Jeans (alterurego.co)
Alter UR Ego makes adaptable style jeans with large front facing pockets, and high elastic waist.
Billy Footwear
BILLY Footwear | Fashion and Function For All
Universal designed shoes that have adaptive features, which incorporate zippers that go along the side of the shoe and around the toe.
Bombini Tribe (UK)
Bombini Tribe Apparel is the only UK clothing company that offers affordable, fashionable active wheelchair clothes.
KINETIC BALANCE (UK)
Kinetic Balance designs and produces premium adaptive clothing and apparel for wheelchair users. The products are specifically designed to wear and use in wheelchairs.
Rolli-Moden (DE)
Rolli-Moden produces and sells special clothing with function for wheelchair users. The focus is on adaptive fashion that helps our customer to prevent everyday problems with so-called "pedestrian-clothes".
Target
Men's Adaptive Bootcut Jeans - Goodfellow & Co™ : Target
Tommy Hilfiger
Shop By Solution | Tommy Adaptive | Tommy Hilfiger USA
Additional Resources
Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Forums
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/
The mission of the NWRSCIS is to improve the lives of people with SCI through excellent patient care, research and education. We facilities provide specialized care to persons with SCI, conduct clinically relevant research and disseminate the most useful, evidence-based information to people with SCI, their families and professionals.
BACKBONES
BACKBONES exists to help people with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) and their families connect with their communities. We do that by creating events and experiences that promote awareness and engage people of all abilities
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.
Thriving with Paralysis | Paraplegic Life | Quadriplegic Life
https://www.thrivingwithparalysis.com/
Thriving with Paralysis is all about finding hope and learning that you still have a purpose and can reach goals that allow you to thrive rather than just to survive. They have posts split into three categories: survivors, spouses, and caregivers. You can receive monthly emails by signing up on our homepage.
Our Ability
Use of generative AI to build an accessible world for individuals with disabilities. Jobs Ability matches those living with a disability to jobs and assists businesses in recruiting.
Northwest ADA Center
Provides information, training and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act for residents of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Video Resources and Guides
UW Forums Archives
https://www.youtube.com/uwspinalcordinjury
Robust archive of clinical specialists and panels of wheelchair users and family members covering a wide array of topics.
SPINALpedia
PINALpedia is another unique online community that allows you to share inspiring videos and images and to view those of other members. There are also learning portals and a blog to provide additional information relating to spinal cord injuries. There are more than 25 categories of information and over 125 subcategories to help you find the information you want. The community feature also allows you to follow accounts that you find to be the most inspiring so you can quickly access the images and videos that are going to brighten your day. You can make friends and speak to other members one on one or in a group chat setting.
Books