New Workshop Launching
We are launching a new weekly workshop called Healthy Community Living. Anyone ages 14+ with a disability in King County qualifies for this free, interactive workshop. Join us!
Share Your Feedback About Seattle’s Waterfront
Opportunity to share feedback about your experience with accessibility at Seattle’s Waterfront Park.
We Asked, You Shared!
Hear what our staff, volunteers and community members say about Disability Pride.
GiveBIG is May 2-3
Support our community with a donation to Disability Empowerment Center during GiveBIG May 2-3.
Learn about WASILC
Learn about WASILC and join us for its free upcoming quarterly meeting.
Remembering Judy Heumann
We mourn the loss of a legend in the disability movement, Judy Heumann.
Study Participants Needed
Study participants wanted to help create a more accessible website for the Department of Licensing.
New Board Member: Doris
Doris Jeong has joined our Board of Directors. Doris works at Expedia and loves cooking, travel and fashion.
Accessible Seattle for Tourists
How accessible are Seattle’s top tourist attractions for visitors with disabilities?
When you think of Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and other favorite destinations, not all of these spots are easy to visit if you have a physical disability or limited mobility.
Call For Artists
Call for disabled artists! Professional and emerging artists are encouraged to submit for a group show in May. Deadline is Jan. 31.
Meet the Special Stars
Earlier in December, our staff was privileged to be in the audience for Special Stars. This fantastic program gives kids with disabilities a stage to showcase their many talents.
Britt’s Story: Finding Support to Live Independently
Britt describes their disability as a learning disability that was never properly diagnosed. “I’ve been in special ed most of my schooling life,” they said.
Making Transit More Accessible
Ather Sharif, member of our Board of Directors, recently made the news for his awesome work around accessibility.
Ather co-created an app that provides real-time information about obstacles people with disabilities or other mobility issues might experience at transit stations.
Give Input About Transit
New paid research study provides opportunity for you to weigh in on public transit.