This
hCalendar-compliant page
is optimized for search engines. View this calendar as published at
ihdd.org.
Disability Empowerment Center: July EPIC Aquarium Outing
Our July EPIC outing will be a free trip to visit the Seattle Aquarium.
Friday, July 11, 12-4 p.m.
Meet at at the Seattle Aquarium (1483 Alaskan Way). Bring your FLASH card if you have one. We will pay for your admission, but you are responsible for travel and your own food/snacks.
RSVP by Thursday, July 3: info@disabilityempowerment.org
Our EPIC program (Empowering People In the Community) gives you a chance to explore places around our region together with other people with disabilities. All are welcome!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@disabilityempowerment.org. Event Types: Special Events.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.disabilityempowerment.org. 2025 APEX Summer Camp (UW Autism Center)
2025 APEX Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
APEX camper registration and staff applications for Summer 2025.
New/Returning Campers – Apply Here
2025 APEX Staff Application – Apply Here
Camp Scholarship – Apply Here
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out via email at apex@uw.edu.
The UW Autism Center is dedicated to being the trusted and consistent presence the community has known since 2000. We strive to offer the high-quality advanced peer experiences that APEX has been known for the last 12 years. We look forward to seeing your children grow and thrive as they access social opportunities, build and strengthen their social and emotion regulation skills, and connect with our talented staff each summer.
Camp dates are July 7- August 1 2025 (4 weeks total) for this year!
Check out the additional details in the FAQ section and download our camp flyer for more information about APEX Summer Camp.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: apex@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Monday, July 14, 2025 – Friday, July 18, 2025.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. Reimagine DSHS: What do the changes mean for the autism community?
Reimagine DSHS: What do the changes mean for the autism community?
DDA eligibility & Disability Accommodations
As of May 1, 2025, DSHS is forming two new public-facing administrations: Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration, and Home and Community Living Administration. The restructuring aims to consolidate expertise, simplify processes, improve service clarity, and make operations more efficient.
Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration: Now responsible for overseeing state-operated settings and comprehensive behavioral health services that serve DSHS clients who receive care in our state operated 24/7 facilities.
Home and Community Living Administration: Will coordinate home and community-based services that support clients in their own environments. This new entity merges key functions from the community side of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (including Home and Community Services, Adult Protective and Residential Care…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: office@WashingtonAutismAdvocacy.org. Event Types: Meetings.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit washingtonautismalliance.org. 2025 APEX Summer Camp (UW Autism Center)
2025 APEX Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
APEX camper registration and staff applications for Summer 2025.
New/Returning Campers – Apply Here
2025 APEX Staff Application – Apply Here
Camp Scholarship – Apply Here
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out via email at apex@uw.edu.
The UW Autism Center is dedicated to being the trusted and consistent presence the community has known since 2000. We strive to offer the high-quality advanced peer experiences that APEX has been known for the last 12 years. We look forward to seeing your children grow and thrive as they access social opportunities, build and strengthen their social and emotion regulation skills, and connect with our talented staff each summer.
Camp dates are July 7- August 1 2025 (4 weeks total) for this year!
Check out the additional details in the FAQ section and download our camp flyer for more information about APEX Summer Camp.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: apex@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Monday, July 21, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. Paths to Medicaid for People with Disabilities in Washington State
Medicaid covers basic medical services and pays for home and community based services for people with disabilities…but how do you get Medicaid? This webinar will cover different ways that people with disabilities can access Medicaid in Washington State. We will not cover information for any other states in this webinar. There will be a live Q&A. CART captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@nwaccessfund.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. 2025 APEX Summer Camp (UW Autism Center)
2025 APEX Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
APEX camper registration and staff applications for Summer 2025.
New/Returning Campers – Apply Here
2025 APEX Staff Application – Apply Here
Camp Scholarship – Apply Here
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out via email at apex@uw.edu.
The UW Autism Center is dedicated to being the trusted and consistent presence the community has known since 2000. We strive to offer the high-quality advanced peer experiences that APEX has been known for the last 12 years. We look forward to seeing your children grow and thrive as they access social opportunities, build and strengthen their social and emotion regulation skills, and connect with our talented staff each summer.
Camp dates are July 7- August 1 2025 (4 weeks total) for this year!
Check out the additional details in the FAQ section and download our camp flyer for more information about APEX Summer Camp.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: apex@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Monday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025.
For more info visit depts.washington.edu. Devva’s Room: Jen Mankoff on disability studies-informed perspectives on technology
Are you curious about disability history? Wonder why people feel disability pride?
This series of events honors Devva Kasnitz's dream to expand disability studies from the ivory tower of academia to the homes of everyday people.
On August 13, CREATE Director Jennifer Mankoff presents “Disability Studies-Informed Perspectives on Technology.” Kim Nielsen presents Disabled Women Suffragettes.
For people of all ages, each evening includes several parts: learning about disabilities studies and the history of disability, with time for questions, networking, and fun.
To participate, confirm all details on I Love You. Lead On. and sign up by Becoming a member and joining the email list.
Accommodations are provided when requested during signup.
Transcripts and recordings will be created.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ILoveYouLeadOn@gmail.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: People of all ages are welcome -- young activists to current and retired academics.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit iloveyou-leadon.com. Devva’s Room series: Accessibility from academia to everyone's home
Are you curious about disability history? Wonder why people feel disability pride?
This series of events honors Devva Kasnitz's dream to expand disability studies from the ivory tower of academia to the homes of everyday people.
On September 10, Anthony Tusler presents Disability In Music.
For people of all ages, each evening includes several parts: learning about disabilities studies and the history of disability, with time for questions, networking, and fun.
To participate, confirm all details on I Love You. Lead On. and sign up by Becoming a member and joining the email list.
Accommodations are provided when requested during signup.
Transcripts and recordings will be created.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ILoveYouLeadOn@gmail.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: People of all ages are welcome -- young activists to current and retired academics.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit iloveyou-leadon.com. Devva’s Room series: Accessibility from academia to everyone's home
Are you curious about disability history? Wonder why people feel disability pride?
This series of events honors Devva Kasnitz's dream to expand disability studies from the ivory tower of academia to the homes of everyday people.
On October 8, Marcie Roth presents People with Disabilities and disaster relief. Sami Schalk presents Black disability history.
For people of all ages, each evening includes several parts: learning about disabilities studies and the history of disability, with time for questions, networking, and fun.
To participate, confirm all details on I Love You. Lead On. and sign up by Becoming a member and joining the email list.
Accommodations are provided when requested during signup.
Transcripts and recordings will be created.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ILoveYouLeadOn@gmail.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: People of all ages are welcome -- young activists to current and retired academics.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit iloveyou-leadon.com.