Disability Empowerment Center

Hello from Klarysa and Mandy who were at the Downtown Bellevue Library recently!

Keep an eye out for Disability Empowerment Center at an event near you this summer. We love to chat with community members!

This weekend is a big celebration of Pride in the Pacific Northwest, including Pride Fest on Saturday, June 27, and the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28.

If you're looking for accessibility info for the festivities, we're here to help. You can expect ASL interpretation, ADA gender-neutral restrooms, neurodiverse spaces and other features.

Read more in our blog post: disabilityempowerment.org/blog/accessible-pride-events


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Just an update that our Seattle office is back open.

And a reminder that we have reduced hours this week on Wednesday and Friday due to the World Cup matches.

In your words...

"Thank you so much for all your help and prepping me not only for the interview process but for coaching me along the way. Your help has been key to me getting back on my feet."

~Erin, participant

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A heads up that our Seattle office will be closed this week for maintenance/cleaning.

Need services? You can still reach us by phone at 1-866-545-7055 or through our online form: disabilityempowerment.org/contact.

Our office will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday.

Have a safe and joyful weekend!

~Disability Empowerment Center staff team

We’re excited to announce a summer session for teens and young adults with disabilities in King County!

We are an authorized provider of Pre-Employment Transition Services (sometimes called Pre-ETS) in King County.

Our fun, interactive and accessible lessons are designed for students ages 14-22 with an IEP, 504 plan or any documented disability. Services are provided at no cost to eligible students.

Our summer 2026 session will include:

Topics:
✅ Getting a Job — Learn about job hunting, interviewing, arranging accommodations and more
✅ Financial Literacy — We’ll cover budgeting, saving and investing

Dates:
📆 July 27, 29 & 31, from 10 a.m. - noon (Getting a Job)
📆 Aug. 10, 12 & 14, from 10 a.m. - noon (Financial Literacy)

Location:
📍 Together Center, 16305 N.E. 87th St. #113, Redmond

How to register for this session:
✔️ Sign up through the Department of Social and Health Services / Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: 206-909-8897

For questions about the summer session: Jennifer Romer: 1-866-545-7055 or [email protected]




These services were developed in partnership with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The World Cup has come to Seattle, and the city is hosting several matches over the next few weeks.

City and transit officials are warning individuals, businesses and organizations to anticipate significant traffic, parking and transit complications.

In order to help reduce the impact on our staff and participants, we are reducing our physical office hours to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on match days:

- TODAY, Monday, June 15: Belgium vs. Egypt (12 p.m.)
- Friday, June 19: USA vs. Australia (12 p.m.)
- Wednesday, June 24: Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar (12 p.m.)
- Friday, June 26: Egypt vs. Iran (8 p.m.)
- Wednesday, July 1: Round of 32 (1 p.m.)
- Monday, July 6: Round of 16 (5 p.m.)

If you have questions or need assistance, contact us at 1-866-545-7055.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun World Cup!

Happy Friday!

We've been out at the Microsoft Resource Fair and the King County Library recently chatting with community members and sharing resources.

Keep an eye out for our Disability Empowerment Center table at other spots this summer. We hope to see you!