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Disability Empowerment Center is located at 1401 E Jefferson St suite 506, Seattle, WA 98122 Phone number for Disability Empowerment Center is (866) 545-7055 Website

Accessible Parking
Wheelchair Access
This business does not have Accessible Restrooms
No Stairs
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Disability Empowerment Center is located at 1401 E Jefferson St suite 506, Seattle, WA 98122

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About this business

This Center for Independent Living has three offices to serve you: 1401 East Jefferson St in Seattle, 16101 NE 87th St. Suite 120 in Redmond, and 420 E Main St in Auburn. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with equity, to be included and to have choices. rnDisability Empowerment Center provides free services to people who live in King County.

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Parking

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The parking lot is accessible. Yes

Accessible parking space? Yes
4 Accessible parking spaces
4 Van accessible parking spaces large enough to deploy lift
Level, accessible route from parking to the entrance Yes
Paved route, free of stairs, curbs, and significant cracks or holes Yes

Notes:

On site parking is in garage below the building. 4 spots are reserved for Disability Empowerment Center: 2 on the ground floor, 1 on the 2nd floor and 1 on the fourth floor. Entrance is from 14th Ave. There are 2 additional ADA spaces on the 4th floor. Elevator access from the parking garage goes to the 5th floor. Additional parking in other nearby lots and free parking on neighboring streets with time limits,

Public Transportation

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There is a Bus stop available nearby.

Nearest public transporation stop Within a city block

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King County Metro routes #3 and #4 stop in front of the building on E. Jefferson St. Space available curbside outside the building on E. Jefferson St. for Metro Access or other public or private transportation drop off.

Entrance

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The entrance is accessible. Yes

Entrance is at least 32” wide Yes
Door threshold is level, with a lip no more than ½” high Yes
Doors can be opened with one hand. (no grasping or twisting needed) Yes

Notes:

Accessible entrance to the building is through the parking garage. Enter garage to the left of the building's front entrance. Continue into the garage and the accessible entrance is on the right. Take the elevator to the fifth floor. Exit the elevator and turn left. Disability Empowerment Center is the last door on the right.

Inside the building

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Inside the building is accessible. Yes

All items within reach or is assistance offered to reach them Yes
Clear/unobstructed path (36” wide) throughout the business Yes
Clear view across the service desk from a sitting position? Yes
Sufficient lighting to read signage or another method of reading is provided Yes

Restrooms

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The restrooms may not be accessible.

Is restroom marked with signs with color contrast, Braille, and raised lettering? Yes
Are doors, handles, and levers useable with a closed fist? Yes
Is restroom large enough for wheelchair or walker turnaround (60” minimum)? Yes
Are toilet seats between 17-19" high? Yes
Are grab bars easily reachable behind the toilet and on side walls? Yes
Are basins and taps at least 30” with room for a wheelchair to roll under? Yes
Are soap and towel dispensers no more than 48” from the floor? Yes

Notes:

On the 5th floor, where our office is located, there is one women's restroom with two stalls (1 ADA-compliant); and one men's restroom with 1 ADA-compliant stall. Both restrooms have two sinks.

Ramps

This business does not require any ramps.

Elevators

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The elevators are accessible. Yes

Are elevator controls low enough (48”) to be reached from a wheelchair? Yes
Are elevator markings in Braille? Yes
Do elevators provide audible and visible signals? Yes
Do elevator interiors provide a depth of 54” from door to the back? Yes

Notes:

Elevator is located in the parking garage and serves all floors.

Other Notes

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We believe everyone deserves to be treated with equity, to be included and to have choices. We are a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities in King County access resources to lead successful and independent lives. We also advocate for policies and programs that ensure people with all types of disabilities have the same rights and opportunities.

Disability Empowerment Center