Disability Action Center NW, Inc.

The Purpose of DAC
With a disability, you face barriers every day at work, home, in the community, or simply in getting services. To remove these barriers, we work for changes at the community-, state-, and national-levels to: Remove physical, communication and attitude barriers; gain community support for independence; include people with disabilities in community life; remove workplace barriers; and create or find funding to remove barriers.

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PEER SUPPORT
IN-HOME SERVICES
LIVING SKILLS
TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION & REFERRAL

	Peer Support	Contact with peers; Peer counseling for individuals, groups, and families; and Group activities and group meetings.
	Taking new risks and becoming independent can be hard. Talking to someone who has been in a similar situation can help. DAC offers:

	Living Skills	Manage finances; Be assertive in the community; Communicate effectively; Advocate for yourself and your rights; and Do daily tasks in the new way.
	People often must learn new skills to be independent. The DAC staff and volunteers can help you learn to:

	Technology	A computer lab with broadband internet access; Classes and individual tutoring in computer and internet basics; and Donated computers for home use.
	DAC wants to bridge the "digital divide" so that people with disabilities have equal access to all that computers can offer. We provide:

	In-Home Support Services	Make your own decisions; Manage your care without agency-control; and Get the very best support services.
	Ask about our "Personal Assistant" services. DAC takes care of the billing and payroll; you do the hiring and supervising!

	Information & Referral	Community services and organizations; Disability laws; Independent Living issues; Accessible housing and transportation; Different types of disabilities; Removing architectural barriers; Tips on performing daily activities; Assistive technology (A.T.); Regular newsletter; and Community events.
	As the saying goes, "information is power!" To control your life, you need accessible and accurate information. To help fulfill this need, DAC provides advocacy services in the following areas and many more: