Disability Empowerment Center provides free services to people who live in King County.  

We are a community-based organization led and run by people with disabilities. As an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, we are a crucial hub for individuals with disabilities to receive free individualized services and access community-based resources.  

We are also part of the national network of Independent Living Centers that provides services to people with disabilities in communities across the country. We are built on the independent living philosophy that believes people with disabilities should have the choice to live independently and thrive as important members of our community.  

Our Vision: People with disabilities are guaranteed equity, inclusion, and choice. 

Our Mission: Empowering people with disabilities to have the freedom to live with autonomy and choice. 

Complete and document on information and referral requests

Working one-on-one with consumers

Maintain a minimum caseload of 2 consumers

Participate in Motivational Interviewing training and utilize the skills learned with consumers

Assist consumers in transferring skills learned from peer group to personal goals

Attend weekly check in with supervisor

Attend at least 1 consult or staff meeting during your internship

Attend outreach events with supervision

Attend community resource fairs with supervision

Co-facilitate peer groups

Utilize the Independent Living Philosophy in all consumer and community interactions.

Conduct a consumer satisfaction survey

Attend a board or leadership meeting (If allowed by board over the duration of the internship)

Attend an Understanding Ableism seminar

Create a resource guide or curriculum “how to” guide on a chosen topic

Learn about current trends that are impacting the Disability community.

Familiarity with the Disability Community, and disability as a culture not just a diagnosis.

Please email Cynthia Coffin to schedule an interview. Cynthia@disabilityempowerment.org