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Wednesday, December 15th, 2004: Page updated at 12:00 AM
Resources
Western Multiple Sclerosis Center
Outpatient clinic providing rehabilitative services for patients with MS, including disease treatments, specialty services and experimental treatments.
(206) 598-3344
Fax: 206-598-2813
Clinic address:
UW Medical Center
1959 N.E. Pacific
Seattle, WA 98195
 www.washington.edu/medicine/patients/specialty/uwmc/wmsc/index.html
Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
Works to promote health, wellness and maximum function among persons with MS and to conduct MS research.
Part of the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Main Office: 206-543-3600
e-mail: Rehab@u.washington.edu
Mailing Address:
UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St.
P.O. Box 356490
Seattle, WA 98195
depts.washington.edu/msrehab/
Greater Washington Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Chapter programs include information and referral, educational seminars, self-help support groups, and financial assistance for counseling, durable medical equipment and fitness scholarships.
192 Nickerson St.
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 284-4236
Toll-free: (800) 800-7047
fax: (206) 284-4972
e-mail: info@nmsswas.org
www.nationalmssociety.org/was/home/
Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County
Seeks to enhance the quality of life of people with MS and their families by providing rehabilitation, education and social services. Many services are free or on a sliding scale basis.
753 North 35th
Suite 208
Seattle, WA 98103-8802
(206) 633-2606
Fax: (206) 633-2920
www.msa-sea.org/
DSHS Vocational Rehabilitation
Services and programs to help people with disabilities find and continue in employment.
North Seattle DVR
12063 15th Ave. N.E.
Seattle, WA 98125-5031
Voice/TTY: (206) 368-4502
Toll-free: (800) 622-1375
Fax: (206) 368-4608
www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA)
Assistive Technology Resource Center for information and referrals on high-tech and low-tech devices, communication, education, work, and recreation, legal advocacy, policy development/legislation, electronic information/networking, training, consultation, information and referral bulletins, brochures, and resource lists.
606 W. Sharp Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 1-800-214-8731 or 509-328-9350
Fax: 509-326-2261
e-mail: ginettep@seals.org
wata.org/
Activities and Transportation:
Dial-A-Ride and Access Programs
Van services are available to those who have a disability that prevents them from using a lift-equipped bus. The service will pick you up at your home and take you to your appointment or other site for 75 cents a trip.
Metro Accessible Services:
In King County, contact: (206) 689-3113
Snohomish County: (425) 347-5912
Everett Para-Transit (inside city transportation only): (425) 257-8801
— Compiled by Elizabeth Ridgeway, Seattle Times researcher
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