TACID Services Overview: Please use the drop down boxes under “Services” for more details of each service.
Blind/Partially Sighted
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TACID In dependant Living |
In partnership with DSB (Washington State Department of Services for the Blind), TACID provides independent living skills training to individuals in Pierce County to maintain or regain independence in the home and community. Services include instruction in daily living activities, communication, low vision orientation, mobility, Braille, and the use of adaptive equipment. Services are provided in Pierce County. Funding is provided by DSB, United Way, Pierce County, the cities of Tacoma, Lakewood and University Place, and private donations.
For more information
contact Laura: (253) 565-9000 ext. 24, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email:
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
This service is now provided by the Hearing speech and Deafness Center. Deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing organizations and support groups continue to meet at the TACID Center. See “Support Groups” for a full list.
Here is the contact information for the HSDC-Tacoma Office:
47th Park Place Building
3516 South 47th Street
Suite 200
Tacoma, WA
98409
Voice Phone: (253) 475-0782
TTY Phone: (253) 474-1748
Toll Free: 1-866-698-1748
Video Phone (reception): (253) 474-1748
Website: www.hsdc.org
General Email:
Advocates:
Christine Seymour:
VP# (253) 474-1750
Barbara Hathaway:
VP# (253) 474-1749
Development
TACID undertakes activities to promote public awareness of our services, and encourage individuals, local corporations and foundations to provide donations and grants to support our work. Events include an annual forum, open house and independence breakfast.
For more information
contact Sam: (253) 565-9000 Ext. 36, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email:
Domestic Violence
TACID partners with agencies in the field of disability and domestic violence to provide education and awareness through a program of workshops and presentations.
Funding is provided by the City of Tacoma and other sources including donations.
For more information
contact Laurie: (253) 565-9000 Ext. 20, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email:
Information and Referral
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TACID Information & Referral |
General information and referral on a wide range of disability related needs and issues is available by phone, in-person requests, e-mail and newsletters. Funding is provided by the Department of Services for the Blind, the City of Tacoma, Pierce County RSN and donations.
For more information contact
Lisa Horn: (253) 565-9000 Ext. 25, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email:
Housing and Employment
The Housing and Employment Link Program (HELP) serves Pierce County residents with disabilities in Pierce County who have housing and employment needs. Services include: a supportive housing project, reasonable accommodation advocacy and mediation on behalf of clients in both employment and housing, homeless crisis case management, career counseling, resume and cover letter writing, housing searches on behalf of those with physical or cognitive disabilities, and disability etiquette training. Funding is provided by the cities of Tacoma and Lakewood, Pierce County, United Way, foundations and donations.
For more information contact
Marybeth: (253) 565-9000 Ext. 25, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email:
Mental Health Resources
TACID offers a program of peer support groups, computer training and employment counseling, a Friday movie club for socialization, and information and referrals to lead mental health consumers to a sense of empowerment. Funding is provided by Pierce County Regional Support Network and donations.
List of Mental Health Disability Support Groups
For more information
contact Laurie: (253) 565-9000 Ext. 20, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email:
Support Groups
The TACID Center includes a large multi purpose room, two classrooms, a resource room and a lounge/library for group meetings and other activities. Groups representing many disabilities meet here free-of-charge.
Click here for the TACID Disability and Support Group Calendar. The groups listed range from “A” Autism Society almost through Z” Women’s Issues.
Most major disabilities are represented: physical, sensory (deafness and blindness), developmental and mental health. Some groups are facilitated by TACID staff or volunteers. Others are run by members of the particular organization themselves. In most cases you can just show up, but it is a good idea to contact the person named on the calendar first. Most groups are free of charge but some have a small membership fee. Unless otherwise stated, all groups meet at the TACID Center.
If you want to reserve a room for your disability support group meetings click here.
For more information
contact Lisa: (253) 565-9000 ext. 10, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email:
Volunteer
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TACID Volunteer Coordinator |
Volunteer assistance is provided to people with disabilities in Pierce County. Volunteers are recruited, trained, and supported to give service to others by a volunteer manager. Funding is provided by the cities of Lakewood, Tacoma and University Place, Pierce County, United Way of Pierce County and private donations.
For more information contact Georganna:
(253) 565-9000 Ext. 21, 565-3486 (TTY)
Email: