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Accessibility and disability resources across King County

Links to accessibility and disability resources across King County. This includes accommodation requests and complaint/grievance procedures.

King County is committed to ensuring equal access to all our programs and services.

On this page we've rounded up links to accessibility, disability, and/or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) resources across several departments and programs.

 

Court accessibility resources

District Court disability accommodations

If you have a disability and you believe you may need an accommodation to fully and equally participate in a particular King County District Court proceeding or activity, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

Superior Court disability accommodations

How to request an accommodation if you have a disability and believe you may need an accommodation to fully and equally participate in a Superior Court proceeding or activity.

Superior Court Clerk (Department of Judicial Administration) disability accommodations

If you have a disability and believe you need an accommodation to fully and equally participate in a Superior Court Clerk activity, like accessing court records, you may request an accommodation.   

HR accessibility resources

Reasonable accommodation in the job recruitment process

If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of application materials, inquire directly with the contact listed on the job announcement.

Disability services for employees and job candidates

Human Resources' Disability Services team is available to coordinate workplace adjustments and accommodations for the disability needs of applicants, candidates, and employees working in departments of King County government. Not all people with impairments or disabilities (or even all people with the same medical condition) need the same accommodations or workplace adjustments.

Metro transit accessibility resources

Accessible Services (Metro)

This page provide links to:

  • Access Transportation (paratransit rideshare)
  • Transit instruction for people with disabilities age 14 and up, or adults age 65+
  • Solid Ground's Downtown Circulator
  • Sound Generation's Hyde Shuttle

Metro's ADA policy and complaint process

Metro is committed to complying with the requirements of Title II of the ADA in all of its programs, services, benefits and activities.

Public Health accessibility resources

ADA and Disability Equity Program

Public Health - Seattle & King County's program is part of our Office of Equity and Community Partnerships. The program aims to:

  • Strengthen connections with the disability community to better understand and address the barriers people face when accessing public health services
  • Evaluate our programs and services to ensure they meet the diverse needs of people with disabilities

Wastewater Treatment Division accessibility standards

Learn about the Wastewater Treatment Division Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Program and accessibility standards implemented by the division.

Website accessibility

Information about the accessibility of King County's website (KingCounty.gov)

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