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Financial Coaching & Counseling offered by Northwest Access Fund

Financial Coaching & Counseling offered by Northwest Access Fund

1701 Northeast Columbia Road, University of Washington, CHDD South Building Room 104, Seattle, WA 98195

Located on block between S Jackson St. and S Jackson Pl. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Washington, Idaho, and Oregon residents with a physical, mental or sensory disability and/or caring for a child or family member with a disability.

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Application process

Call for an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

WA

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

  • Blindness/Low Vision
  • General Disabilities

Focus Population

  • Farmers/Farm Workers
Provides one-on-one financial education, counseling and coaching to people with disabilities and their families. Assistance includes:
  • Benefits coaching
  • Taking control of debt
  • Dealing with debt collectors
  • Developing new credit.
  • Improving credit and FICO scores
  • Creating and managing a budget
  • Opening and maintenance of affordable mainstream bank accounts.
  • Identity theft resources
  • Setting up an ABLE account
Also provides connection to other services including tax preparation and legal advice for various financial issues

Providing organization

Northwest Access Fund
Provides low-interest loans for people with disabilities to purchase assistive technology, including hearing aids, scooters, and computer equipment. Provides free one-on-one financial coaching for people with disabilities to address financial concerns, understand their benefits, and set and work toward financial goals.