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	Discrimination in Housing Sales and Rentals (Separate Website) The federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Washington's Law Against Discrimination prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in the sale or rental of any dwelling. The FHA also prohibits discrimination against the family of a person with a disability. By: Disability Rights Washington


	DSHS Help for People with Disabilities: Necessary Supplemental Accomodations If you get DSHS benefits, such as TANF, SFA, GAU, Medicaid, or food assistance, DSHS must accommodate your disabilities. This means that DSHS must try to make their services and benefits available to you to the same extent that they are available to people without a disability. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File


	Ensuring Equal Access for People with Disabilities: A Guide for Washington Courts (Separate Website) Washington courthouses and court services must be accessible to persons with disabilities. This Guide is intended to help courts achieve equal access. By: Washington State Access to Justice Board


	Information for Persons with Disabilities Who Need Accommodations to Access the Courts If you have a disability and you believe you may need an accommodation to fully and equally participate in a particular court proceeding or activity, you may request a reasonable accommodation. This resource contains the new Request for Reasonable Accomodation Form and instructions for filing it out. By: Administrative Office Of The Courts


	Service Animals: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (Separate Website) A service animal is one individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. This web page provides answers to frequently asked questions. By: King County Office of Civil Rights


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