The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington and 24-Hour Fitness this week resolved allegations the exercise facility business failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
Are you passionate about helping to create a community where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families are respected, valued and fully engaged? Snohomish County’s Developmental Disabilities...
Snohomish County Public Works is looking for five people to serve on its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee.
Mobility is extremely important to safety and quality...
If you are interested in disability justice and want to influence state decision makers, apply to become a volunteer member of the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues...
When G. Helen Whitener arrived in this country at age 16 from Trinidad and Tobago, she did so in a wheelchair.
The right side of Whitener’s body had become paralyzed....
A bipartisan bill expanding job opportunities for people with disabilities was signed into law Tuesday.
Senate Bill 5501, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), prohibits employers from requiring a driver’s...
Snohomish County Public Works is seeking new members for its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee. The committee provides feedback and recommendations to the county about...
Deb Hodge and James Evans arrived at an accessible campsite at Paradise Point State Park in southwest Washington last May and quickly noticed something was off.
The site was very...
To spotlight the important role disability plays in workforce diversity, the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) is opening nominations for the 32nd annual Governor’s...
The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is an independent organization that advocates for the rights of residents living in long-term care homes. The program relies on trained volunteers...
The Museum of Special Art (MOSA) is presenting the Nature in Bloom exhibition through July 2 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.
This exhibit provides an in-depth...
The Snohomish County 2024 Transition Resource Fair will run from 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Cascade High School in Everett.
This is a free community event that welcomes individuals...
Providence Swedish and nonprofit law firm Disability Rights Advocates on Friday announced an agreement that signifies Providence Swedish’s strong commitment to ensuring deaf patients’ access to health care services...
The GoodMaps app, which uses light detection and ranging (LiDAR) mapping technology to create highly accurate 3D maps of large public spaces’ interiors, is now available for the Westlake...
Last year, lawmakers set aside the most money in state history for housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
But the $25 million only addressed a portion of the...
Edmonds School District families with a child who receives special education services are invited to attend two district events in January, both at the district office, 20420 68th Ave....
Are you a parent or guardian of a student who receives special education services in the Edmonds School District? The Edmonds School District invites you to join the district's...
Carol Colin didn’t ever think she would be a caregiver for her 68-year-old brother with disabilities and her 100-year old mother.
But almost three years ago, her mother, who was...
The Washington State Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance (ORIA) is releasing its Small Business Guide (SBG) in Braille -- the first of its kind providing information specific...
A report published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2022 estimated that physical disabilities was a factor in an average of 460 home fire deaths in the years...
