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Can I change the date my rent is due?

You can now ask your landlord to change the date your rent is due. Learn why you might want to do this, and how to do it. #6343EN

Disability Rights Washington Resources

Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is a private, non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. This site has links to many resources.

How to request a disability accommodation as a tenant

You can also use this to request an accommodation from your condo or homeowners association. #8408EN

Special Education Issues: Things parents and caregivers can do

Short explanation of options for parents, families and students having problems with special education. #1300EN

Video - Filing an ADA Complaint: A Video in ASL

This short video focuses on Title II and Title III of Americans with Disabilities Act which guarantee access to government agencies and services, and businesses open to the public. The ADA prohibits all of these places from discriminating against people with disabilities.

Your child with disabilities is turning 18

You may be concerned about what happens to your child who is unable to care for themselves when they turn 18. Read this to learn about some of your options. #3303EN

Your child with disabilities is turning 18

You may be concerned about what happens to your child who is unable to care for themselves when they turn 18. Read this to learn about some of your options. #3303EN

DSHS Help for People with Disabilities: Necessary Supplemental Accommodations

If you get DSHS benefits, such as TANF, SFA, Disability Lifeline, Medicaid, or food assistance, DSHS must accommodate your disabilities. This means that DSHS must try to make their services and benefits available to you to the same extent that they are available to people without a disability. #7151EN

How to ask for a reasonable accommodation of your disability from OAH

If you need to go to an administrative hearing, OAH may need to change the way it handles the hearing or contacts you to make sure you have the same chance to take part in your hearing as someone without disabilities. Read this to learn how to ask them to do that.. #8406EN

Is my pet also a service animal?

Very few animals will qualify as service animals. Read this to learn more about who qualifies and why it matters.#8405EN

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