Disabilities
Disability services span assistive technology, early intervention, employment support, financial assistance, and traumatic brain injury resources. Together with advocacy and community programs, they aim to foster independence, inclusion, and a better quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.
News related to Disabilities
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Winter 2026 Newsletter
Sound Generations has released its Winter 2026 Newsletter, highlighting various programs and events aimed at supporting the community. Th...
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DAV statement on VA Interim Final Rule concerning disability ratings and medication
DAV expressed strong disappointment and concern over the VA’s new Interim Final Rule that could lower disability compensation for million...
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2026 Legislative Session Update
The 2026 Legislative Session is entering its first round of cutoffs, which are critical deadlines for bills to progress. The initial cuto...
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VA claims are moving faster—advocacy ensures they’re done right
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has improved the speed of processing disability claims, reducing the backlog from 264,000 to 112,...
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VA prosthetics help Veteran
Ben Shortreed, a Marine veteran, faced a dramatic life change after losing his left hand in a fireworks accident. Following the amputatio...
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on cancer care, wheelchairs and Parkinson’s disease
VA’s Office of Research and Development released findings on cancer care, a robotic wheelchair system, and Parkinson’s disease. A study f...
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Attention and Speech Perception in Autism and ADHD
Dr. Emily Knight, MD, PhD, will conduct a seminar on attention and speech perception in children with autism and attention-deficit/hypera...
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Part 3: From Science to Practice – Translating Oral Health & Brain Health into Everyday Care for Older Adults
A recorded webinar, part of a continuing education course, focuses on integrating oral health with brain health for older adults. The ses...
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Volunteer leads with compassion
Donna Majeskie, a volunteer at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, has dedicated nearly 500 hours to helping Veterans through her role as ...
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Operation Homefront Assists Veteran’s Spouse
Ryan Redshaw, a veteran of the Army National Guard, faced life-altering challenges after sustaining a traumatic brain injury during train...
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Pass the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
Military and veteran caregivers provide crucial support to loved ones with injuries or disabilities from service, with over 14 million Am...
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Stephen
Stephen’s journey took him from Kansas to California before he settled in Washington for an electrical engineering job. After losing his ...
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Designing Evaluation with Disability in Mind
A webinar on designing evaluations with accessibility for people with disabilities in mind is scheduled for February 19, 2026, from 12:00...
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Training for Greece, dedicating a marathon to VA
Air Force Veteran Auston Duncan is training for the 43rd Athens Marathon while recovering from a spinal cord injury he sustained during h...
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Call for Participants: Sound Transit Accessibility Study
A research team from the University of Washington’s Sociology Department, in collaboration with Sound Transit, is looking for participant...
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2026 Letter from the ED
Wonderland’s Executive Director Mary Kirchoff reflects on a successful 2025, emphasizing the importance of partnership in serving childre...
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Arc of Washington State I/DD Student Stipends
The Arc of Washington State Trust Fund is offering a Student Stipend Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, providing stipends of up to...
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Assessment of and Caring for the Family Caregiver in Your Behavioral Health Practice with Kris Fredrickson, MSW, LICSW
A workshop on supporting family caregivers will be held on March 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PDT, offering four continuing educ...
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Community Corner—Queen Anne Helpline
Queen Anne Helpline, founded in 1982, serves Seattle by providing financial assistance for rent and utilities, as well as access to cloth...
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Director’s Note from Dr. Mark Harniss, Interim Director
Dr. Mark Harniss, the new interim director of the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD), expressed gratitude for the suppo...
Events for Disabilities
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Webinar on Designing Evaluations with Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Join us for a webinar on designing evaluations with accessibility for people with disabilities on February 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. PST. This ...
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Together Center - Sound Generations
Join Sound Generations at the Together Center on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon for valuable resources and support for aging adults and ind...
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Monthly Meeting
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 19, 2026, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Univer...
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Seminar on Attention and Speech Perception in Autism and ADHD
Join Dr. Emily Knight on Feb. 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the Haring Center Auditorium for a seminar focused on attention and speech percep...
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Town Halls for Public Input on Early Learning Funding
Join local legislators for a town hall on February 20, 2026, to share your thoughts on early learning funding. This event offers communit...
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Balance & Strength
Join personal trainer Denise Geroux for the “Balance & Strength” class on February 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Center fo...
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UW Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO
Join the University of Washington for the Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO, starting February 20, 2026, at noon PST. This ...
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Gentle Chair Yoga
Join certified yoga instructor Nadine Blinn for Gentle Chair Yoga on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Center for Act...
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Social Services Community Connection
Join the Social Services Community Connection event on Feb. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Park Neighborhood Center, located...
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CISC - Medical Insurance Consulting Service - Cantonese and Mandarin
CISC will host a Medical Insurance Consulting Service in Cantonese and Mandarin on February 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16305 NE 87th St,...
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Get Moving!
Join the “Get Moving!” workout class on Feb. 24, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW Oregon...
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Winter Accessibility POP Session 5: Accessible Slide Design
Join us for the Winter Accessibility POP Session 5: Accessible Slide Design on Feb. 25, 2026, at 3 p.m. This virtual event focuses on cre...
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Positive Parent Strategies ECHO Sessions
Join the Positive Parent Strategies ECHO Sessions, a 10-week virtual series beginning Feb. 26, 2026, designed for parents and caregivers ...
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Balance & Strength
Join personal trainer Denise Geroux for the “Balance & Strength” class on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Center for...
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Abstract Submission Deadline for IHDD Networking Day 2026
Submit your abstracts for the IHDD Networking Day 2026 by February 27, 2026. This event offers a unique opportunity for participants to s...
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Community Resource Fair
Join the Community Resource Fair on February 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Tukwila Library, located at 14380 Tukwila Internation...
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Gentle Chair Yoga
Join certified yoga instructor Nadine Blinn for Gentle Chair Yoga on March 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Center for Active Livi...
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Course Accessibility Lunch & Learn - Building Space Together: Deaf Students and Hearing Allies in Academia
Join the Course Accessibility Lunch & Learn on March 3, 2026, at noon PST via Zoom. This event focuses on fostering collaboration bet...
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2026 Frederick J. Krause Scholarship Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026 Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability is March 6, 2026. This prestigious scholar...
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Winter Accessibility POP Session 6: Accessible Presentation Delivery
Join us for the Winter Accessibility POP Session 6: Accessible Presentation Delivery on March 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. This event will focus o...