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1 in 5 of Jefferson County residents lives with disabilities.
Treehouse Community sidewalk curb cuts

Links to:

NW ADA Information Center

Jefferson County Real Choices

Olympic Area Agency on Aging

Washington State Human rights commission

US Dept of Justice, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division

Accessible Recreation Information at Washington State Parks

Washington Protection and Advocacy System The Washington Protection and Advocacy System (WPAS) is a private, non-profit organization that has been protecting the rights of people with disabilities in the state of Washington since 1972. Pursuing justice on behalf of people with disabilities on matters related to their human, legal, and civil rights. Promoting Dignity, Equality and Self-Determination.

Other Jefferson County advocacy groups

Jefferson County Council of the Blind
A membership organization for blind and visually impaired persons and those interested in working with the blind meets 12 - 1 pm on the fourth Friday of the month at Fiesta Jalisco Restaurant in Port Hadlock. Affiliated with Washington Council of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind. Contact Sue Ammeter

Hearing Loss Association of East Jefferson County
We meet Sept thru May (not December) 4th Monday of the month, 1 PM at the Port Townsend Community Center,  620 Tyler St.   We use a public address and FM listening systems.

Upcoming Meetings:
May 21 (3rd Monday!) --Informal opportunity to see and try devices such as amplified phones; wired and wireless amplifiers to help at restaurants, in cars and at parties; TV listening devices that won't drive your companion from the room; visual smoke alarms; TTY.
Contact: Emily Mandelbaum or 360-531-2247

The Americans with Disabilities Act: Title II Technical Assistance Manual Covering State and Local Government Programs and Services

Americans with Disabilities Act: ADA Title III Technical Assistance Manual Covering Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities

Commonly asked questions about service animals in places of business

Emergency Preparedness

City Guide to Port Townsend, Washington


Member of: Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce