Disability Action Center (DAC)

The Ramp Up Project helps reduce barriers to home accessibility! DAC provides short-term loans of aluminum modular ramps to people in our community who require temporary ramp access to their homes. Temporary ramps may be needed to allow a person to access their home while they wait for a permanent ramp to be built, or for temporary situations such as recovering from surgery or receiving hospice services. Our Ramp Up Project partners and volunteers install and then retrieve the ramps when no longer needed. Palouse Habitat for Humanity also works to build permanent ramps for people in the area.

This service is for retired Veterans. To qualify for the program, you must first receive a referral from your Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) at the VA. For referral information contact Mann-Grandstaff Hospital in Spokane, WA at 509-434-7000 OR contact Jonathan M. Wainwright at Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA at 509-525-5200.

DAC will provide one-on-one counseling to people with disabilities to gain employment without losing any of your benefits.

This service is for people ages 16 to 26 years. DAC assists teens and young adults with disabilities to help them attain their desired level of independence. This program teaches the following independent living skills: BudgetingLife skillsEmployment skillsResume building

​This service is provided for people ages 16 and up. DAC provides supports to transition people with disabilities from being unhoused or institutionalized to stable, long-term housing by providing: A rampAssistive technologyDurable medical equipmentIndependent living life skills training We believe that every individual has the right to choose where they live. For many people with disabilities, there is a real risk of being institutionalized because of a lack of services. Some people find themselves in an institutional setting, like a nursing home, and want to transition back into their own home in the community.

This service is provided for people ages 16 years and up. DAC offers: Contact with peers who have been therePeer led support groups for individuals, and families with disabilitiesGroup activities and social opportunities

1st Choice Personal Assistance Service is a self directed personal assistant services. You hire and pay for your own assistant through Medicaid or private pay. DAC takes care of payroll taxes, workers compensation, and ongoing training that you approve. Services include: Meal preparationDress and hygiene assistanceMedication remindersCompanionshipTransportation

DAC advocates for changes at the community, state, and national levels to: Remove physical, communication, and attitudinal barriersGain community support for independenceInclude people with disabilities in community lifeRemove workplace barriers

This service is provided for people ages 16 and up. To improve your independence, DAC staff and volunteers can help you learn how to: Manage your financesBe assertive in the communityCommunicate effectivelyAdvocate for yourself and your rightsDo daily tasks in a new way

This service is provided for people ages 16 years and up. DAC can provide you information about: Community resources and servicesDisability laws: ADA, Fair Housing, etc.Independent Living issues Accessible housing & transportationAccess to medical careInformation on all types of disabilityRemoving architectural barriersAssistive Technology for performing daily activitiesAccess to durable medical goods, like wheelchairs, walkers and canes

Those with temporary or permanent disabilities with low income can secure durable medical equipment free of charge, including manual wheelchairs, power chairs or scooters, bath benches, commodes, canes/crutches/walkers, and more.