Inclusion in the workplace often gets discussed as an abstract goal, but technology is turning it into something far more practical. Read the post from our guest blogger.

Our staff member Mandy Wes received the “Peer-O” award at the Peer Pathways conference in August.

An Overview of the August 2025 Understanding Ableism Webinar: “Disability and Employment”

After the 2024 election, Dustin Saksek told himself "I have to act." He was deeply concerned about what the Trump Administration was threatening to eliminate and how that would hurt people in his Seattle community.

Read about Colin’s experience as an AmeriCorps member of our team for the past year.

Hear Christine’s story of her experience as an AmeriCorps member in 2025.

An Overview of the July 2025 Understanding Ableism Webinar: “If the Disability Community Ran the Schools”

Tell us what you think!

What changes would you like to see in our society when it comes to disability inclusion and accessibility?

An Overview of the June 2025 Understanding Ableism Webinar: “How Design Can Become More Accessible”

July is Disability Pride Month! It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This was landmark legislation that affirmed the civil rights of millions of people.

An Overview of the May 2025 Understanding Ableism Webinar: “Long COVID’s Impact on the Disability Community”

The City of Redmond just adopted new city code rules that incorporate Universal Design.

Love accessible design? Learn more from our recent webinar.

Our staffer Philip shares his recent experience navigating Seattle in a wheelchair for the first time.

We’re on a mission to visit as many Seattle Public Library branches as we can to share disability-related resources with community members.

Last week we were at the Beacon Hill Library.

From our guest blogger, Lillian Brooks, learn about how to start a business with a disability in this practical guide.

For Disability Empowerment Center staffer Cynthia Coffin, a phone call set things in motion. She was living in Denver, had recently earned a master’s degree and was plotting a move to Seattle.

Take this important health survey.

Eastside Light Rail will extend to Redmond beginning May 10. And we are part of the opening day festivities!

This past year has been filled with action and impact, allowing us to reach more people and provide new innovative programs. Read or listen to our Impact Report.