What to know about cuts to Medicaid in Washington state
On October 1, roughly 11,000 Washington residents lost Medicaid coverage, and state officials say much larger changes are on the way.
Free mental health for kids and teens
Free mental health resources are available for kids and teens in King County. Learn more.
Share your thoughts
What is one thing about living with a disability you wish lawmakers actually understood?
Recap: Disability representation in media
Our August Understanding Ableism webinar explored how disability is portrayed in film, television, theater and other forms of popular media, and how those portrayals can influence the way people understand disability in everyday life.
Upcoming book talk
Save the date for this upcoming book talk, with a conversation led by our staff member Lucy!
Flexible Side Gigs for Parents with Disabilities
If you're a parent with a disability, you already know a normal 9-to-5 doesn't always work with your body. Here’s a practical guide to flexible side gigs for parents with disabilities from our guest blogger.
Meet intern Klarysa
Meet our intern Klarysa, and learn what she said about her experience at Disability Empowerment Center.
What’s a “Get Home” bag?
What’s a “Get Home” bag? Tia, our AmeriCorps Emergency Management Coordinator, literally unpacks this topic for you in a short video.
Recap: Disability and the outdoors webinar
Our July 2026 Understanding Ableism webinar explored disability and the outdoors, examining how access to outdoor recreation is experienced across a wide range of disabilities and environments.
Opportunity for artists
Are you passionate about mobility? Move Redmond is looking for artists to participate in this year's Week Without Driving!
Mandy’s podcast interview
Our staffer Mandy was a guest on a local podcast recently, where she talked Disability Pride, personal lived experience and her approach to empowering people with disabilities.
What does Disability Pride mean to you?
In honor of Disability Pride Month, we want to hear from you.
Tips for employers on inclusive hiring
Our guest blogger shares best practices from the HR industry in inclusive hiring.
Disability Pride Month
Happy Disability Pride Month to our amazing community! We included these sentiments in our recent Community Impact Report, and we want to share them again in hopes that they resonate this month.
Recap: Access to medication
Our June Understanding Ableism webinar explored medications and access, examining the many barriers that shape how disabled people navigate healthcare systems and obtain the medications they need.
Your feedback is needed
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Your feedback will directly shape funding, advocacy and services for the disability community over the next three years.