Washington Access Fund [ ]

Our mission is to promote access to technology and economic opportunity for individuals with disabilities in Washington State. Washington Access Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

Photo of WA Access Fund client Michael Duffy with video camera

The National Disability Institute (NDI) is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a national video contest. The contest, "Economic Empowerment - Defining the New American Dream," is open to all persons with disabilities. Participants create a three-minute video describing their American Dream and how they are working to achieve that dream – whether it is to buy a home, advance their education or start a business. The winner (chosen by public vote on NDI’s YouTube and Facebook pages) will receive $1,000 and a trip to Washington DC for a showing of the video at the annual Washington Press Club kick-off of NDI’s Real Economic Impact Tour. All entries must WA Access Fund client Michael Duffy video taping

WA Access Fund client Michael Duffy video taping

be received by August 13, 2010.

To learn more about NDI rules and guidelines, please click here.
Questions should be directed to mydream@ndi-inc.org.

The Washington Access Fund is encouraging participation by Washington residents! If you are a Washington resident, please email a link to your YouTube posting to info@washingtonaccessfund.org. (But please first submit your entry to NDI by the August 13 deadline!). We are especially interested in how assistive technology or self-employment are helping you achieve your dreams! We will link to the top submissions from our website!

Washington Access Fund's new secure online donation station from Network for Good is now in place! Schedule a one time donation or spread your donation out with easy monthly payments by clicking here or the "Donate Now" button to the right. Choose general support or help us meet the Lucky Seven Foundation Challenge! Lucky Seven has agreed to match up to $5000 in individual donations from new donors. This will allow us to purchase four new CCTV magnifiers for our CCTV Rental program which primarily benefits low income seniors. For more information about the Lucky Seven Challenge click here.