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Age-Friendly Discount Program

downtown Seattle skyline with prominent Space Needle, plus images of the Gold Card for Healthy Aging and FLASH card for people with disabilities

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Our online Discount Directory provides an opportunity for retail, service, arts, entertainment, tourism, and other organizations in the greater Seattle area to provide special discounts for older people and/or adults with disabilities, building their customer base and, at the same time, building a more age-friendly community. Search on any keyword or zip code to find discounts near you.

Consumers: Businesses and organizations define "older adults" and "adults with disabilities" in different ways, and some extend discounts only to Gold Card holders (age 60+) or FLASH Card holders (age 18–59 with disabilities). If in doubt, contact them directly to inquire.

Businesses/Organizations: We welcome your participation! Click on the Submit a Discount link here or at upper left. For more information about making your organization more age-friendly, visit our Age Friendly Business website at GoAgeFriendly.org.

Gold and FLASH Cards

Some of the discounts in the Age Friendly Seattle Discount Directory require a Gold Card for Healthy Aging or a FLASH Card; some do not.

For an outdated, temporary print version of the Discount Directory, click here.

Steps to Apply

Gold Card for Healthy Aging

Seattle's Gold Card for Healthy Aging is a handy resource for Seattle and King County residents aged 60 or older.

To apply online:

  • Complete the online Gold Card application.
  • Applying will take about 5 minutes, and includes questions about your name, mailing address, age, and how you heard about the program.
  • You should receive your Gold Card in the mail within 1–2 weeks of application.
  • You may choose to allow your e-mail address to be added to our distribution list for monthly messages about Age Friendly Seattle events and relevant community resources. If so, you can always change your subscription preferences by clicking the "Manage Preferences" or "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of one of our messages.

To apply in person:

FLASH (Fun Leisure Access Savings and Health) Card

Seattle's FLASH (Fun Leisure Access Savings and Health) Card is a discount and identification card for adults ages 18–59 with qualifying disabilities.

To apply online:

  • Complete the online FLASH Card application.
  • Applying will take about 5-10 minutes, and includes questions about your name, mailing address, proof of eligibility, and how you heard about the program.
  • Through the web form you will be able to upload copies of requested documentation directly.
  • Signatures may be required—plan ahead!
  • You should receive your FLASH Card in the mail within 1–2 weeks of application.

To apply in person:

Affordability Portal

For additional free and discounted resources for eligible Seattle residents, visit the City of Seattle's Affordability Portal.

Disclaimer

This Discount Directory does not provide a complete list of discounts for older adults or persons with disabilities. Vendor participation in the directory is voluntary and free.

The City of Seattle has not investigated the services listed, and neither endorses the businesses nor warrants the services, products or quality offered. We do not guarantee that businesses offer the lowest price. Discounts and terms listed may change or be discontinued at any time without notice.

Businesses and other organizations that feature the Age Friendly Business Gold Card and FLASH Card sticker in their windows are discount program participants. They have not been vetted as an age-friendly business, per se.

We urge you to compare prices and seek advertised specials. Before you make a major purchase, weigh your options carefully. Check out the businesses you are thinking of doing business with by contacting the Better Business Bureau ((206) 431-2222). When purchasing services, request a written estimate or contract describing the work and the cost.

If you know of a business not listed here that offers discounts to older adults and/or persons with disabilities, give them the URL for this webpage (see link at the top of this page)

Contact Age Friendly Seattle

Have questions about Gold or FLASH cards? Want to suggest a business or service you'd like to see represented in the Discount Directory? Don't know where to turn? We'd like to hear from you! And if you have comments about services you receive from the businesses listed in the Discount Directory, we would like to hear from you! E-mail agefriendly@seattle.gov or visit www.seattle.gov/agefriendly/contact

Aging and Disability Services & Resources

Are you facing aging or disability issues? To access information about services and resources, contact Community Living Connections at (206) 962-8467 (toll-free (844) 348-5464).

Are you younger, without a disability? For general health and human services information and referrals, visit the 2-1-1 Community Resources Online or call 2-1-1.