9709 Third Avenue NE, #100
Seattle, WA 98115-2027
800-458-4888 (Toll free)
206-525-5556
206-525-0422 (Fax)
www.csbps.com
E-mail: csbps@csbps.com  

Founded in 1965, CSBPS is dedicated to providing vision rehabilitation services to help people overcome the challenges of vision loss and continue to lead active, independent lives.

Services and programs include:

• Assistive Technology
• CCTV Information
• Counseling
• Information and Referral
• Low Vision Clinic
• Public Education Services
• Training in Independent Living Skills
• Training in Independent Travel
• Volunteer Support
• Vision Loss Support Groups

628 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
800- 662-9226 (Toll free)
509-735-0699
509-735-4074 (Fax)
www.edithbishelcenter.org
E-mail: info@edithbishelcenter.org  

The Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is focused on the special requirements of the blind and visually impaired in southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon.

Programs and services include:

• Specialized low vision testing
• Training in daily living for the blind and visually impaired and their families
• Technology training
• Reading and writing devices, magnifiers, tape machines
• Braille and tape library
• Computer software for the blind and visually impaired
• Social and support programs

810-A Hiawatha Place South
Seattle, WA 98144
206-784-5619
www.nwlincs.org/kaizen
E-mail: kaizen@literacyworks.org

Kaizen addresses the specialized instructional needs of blind and visually impaired immigrants and refugees learning English as a Second Language (ESL).

1212 North Howard Street
Spokane, WA 99201
509-328-9116
509-328-8965 (Fax)
www.lilacblind.org
E-mail: info@lilacblind.org

The mission of Lilac Services for the Blind is to provide services and equipment that will allow persons who are blind and visually impaired to maintain their independence and continue living full and active lives.

Programs and services include:

• In-home independent living instruction
• Adaptive aids
• Adaptive computer training
• Braille services
• Support groups
• Low vision equipment
• Counseling for clients and their families

4001 North Cook Street
Spokane, WA 99207
509-484-4259
No web site at present

2510 East Evergreen Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661-4323
360-693-1511
360-693-6891 (Fax)
www.pianotuningschool.org
Contact information

The School of Piano Technology for the Blind provides specialized quality education to blind and visually impaired individuals, leading to successful careers in piano technology.

Graduates perform quality tuning, regulation, and repairs to working parts of both vertical and grand pianos. Many graduates start their own small businesses that serve the piano care requirements of their clients by regularly tuning and repairing their instruments.

2501 South Plum Street
Seattle, WA 98144
206-322-4200
206-324-1388 (TDD/TTY)
www.seattlelighthouse.org
Contact information

The Seattle Lighthouse is a private, not-for-profit agency providing employment, support, and training opportunities for people who are blind, deaf-blind, and blind with other disabilities. The Lighthouse has provided employment and support since 1918.

Programs and services include:

• Supported Employment Program
• Orientation and Mobility Training
• Computer Training Program
• Housing Support
• Deaf-Blind Technology Training Center
• Deaf-Blind Retreat
• Deaf-Blind Community Classes
• Deaf-Blind Independent Living Skills Training and Education

Low Vision Services
9225 SW Hall Boulevard
Portland, OR 97223
800-448-2232 (Toll free)
503-684-8389
503-684-9359 (Fax)
www.visionnw.com
E-mail: marthaz@visionw.com

Vision Northwest serves people with vision loss in Oregon and Southwest Washington. They sponsor a network of vision loss support groups throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. These groups provide support and information to individuals dealing with sight loss.

Additional programs and services include:

• Low vision accessory store
• Information and referral
• Descriptive video lending library
• Independent living skills
• Individualized peer counseling

P.O. Box 40933
Olympia, WA 98504-0933
800-552-7103 (Toll free)
206-721-4056 (TTY)
www.dsb.wa.gov[link opens in new window]
E-mail: information@dsb.wa.gov

The Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) has offices in Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Yakima.
Contact the office nearest you 

DSB is a state rehabilitation agency that offers assistance to persons who are blind or visually impaired.

DSB also provides a range of services for employers interested in accommodating or hiring workers with vision loss.

Lions Low Vision Clinic
Christi Closson, O.D.
Old Main Building
2214 East 13th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
360-696-6321, ext. 120 (Appointments)
360-737-2120 (Fax)
www.wssb.org/LowVision.asp  

The Washington State School for the Blind Lions Low Vision Clinic provides low vision evaluations for individuals within Washington and Northern Idaho. These evaluations are provided at no cost to the patient. The clinic is a collaborative effort between the Washington State School for the Blind, the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight and Hearing, and Pacific University College of Optometry.