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Inclusive ABA in Action: UW ABA Program Visiting Scholar - Dr. Marija Čolić

This is event hosted by the M.Ed. in Applied Behavioral Analysis program  at the University of Washington. -- We're excited to announce the 2026 UW ABA Program Visiting Scholar - Dr. Marija Čolić! She will be presenting on Inclusive ABA in Action - Centering Culture, Lived Experience, Stigma-Informed Practice. Join us in-person on the UW campus (light refreshments provided) or via Zoom. Registration information forthcoming - hope to see you there! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: edinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

"Could I Be Autistic?" Webinar (UW Autism Center)

This event is hosted by the UW Autism Center. -- Title: Could I Be Autistic? Date/Time: April 9th, 2026 at 6:00pm-7:00pm, Registration link: https://redcap.iths.org/surveys/?s=39XTHKF3YPEAY4E3,   Description: Have you felt different from other people your entire life? Did learning about autism seem to explain a lot about you? Watch a 20-minute prerecorded video then join us for a live discussion on April 9, 2026. Led by autistic professionals, the UW Autism Center’s Dr. Lucas Harrington and the Arc of King County’s Zack Siddeek, this webinar will help you consider the pros and cons of seeking a formal autism evaluation and then provide strategies and resources you can use without an official diagnosis. Target Audience: Teenagers or adults who have self-identified as autistic or wonder if they are autistic. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwautism@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit redcap.iths.org.

Roots2Wings Family Group: Post Secondary Education Pathways

Join Our Community! Contact us at Info@roots2wingsfg.com https://roots2wingsfg.com/ Post secondary & Transition Education Colleges 2-4 year degrees & Supported Programs Certificate Programs District Transition programs for Inclusive Learning & Living Experiential Education & Skilled Trades Apprenticeship/Mentorships Vocational Training On-the-job learning Trade Programs Inclusive Learning Strategies Accommodations & Individual Learning Tools Educational Advocacy April 9, 2026 Online 6:30pm-8:30pm Post Secondary Education Pathways REGISTER HERE. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@roots2wingsfg.com. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit roots2wingsfg.com.

WA INCLUDE April Community Session: DDCS Overview

This event is shared by WA INCLUDE. --,   WA INCLUDE April Community Session: DDCS Overview, Join WA INCLUDE for our April Community Session, an opportunity to build knowledge and strengthen your work with individuals and families. This month, Dennis Trudeau and Michelle Hill will provide an overview of Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS), formerly known as the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Whether you are new to DDCS or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will offer practical, relevant information you can apply in your work. During this session, participants will: • Build a clear understanding of DDCS fundamentals • Learn about eligibility pathways and how to navigate them • Explore available services, programs, and resources, Date: Friday, April 10 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (PST) Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4183824606,   We hope you will join us for this learning opportunity and conversation. About the Speakers, Dennis Trudeau has worked for over 20… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: wainclude@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Autism in Indian Country Panel

Autism in Indian Country Panel, Join The Arc of King County for a virtual panel exploring the intersection of autism and Indigeneity. This panel features Indigenous voices and perspectives, including individuals who are autistic and family members of autistic people. Panelists include Madrienne White (Muckleshoot Tribe), Bobbi Duncan-Ishcomer (Tsalagi, Cherokee Nation), and LeAnn Ishcomer (Choctaw Nation). Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm (PST), Register: https://forms.gle/X2PYGbfcQevSbZSw7, This session offers an opportunity to learn from lived experience and deepen understanding of how culture, identity, and disability intersect. For questions or accommodation requests, contact zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO, The American Academy of Pediatrics invites pediatric professionals and care teams to join a 10 session ECHO series designed to strengthen developmental surveillance and screening practices. Participants will build skills, knowledge, and confidence in the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, while improving care practices that support children’s healthy development. The series highlights and promotes the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources. Sessions will be held biweekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central Time, running from April 21 through August 25. This opportunity is intended for pediatric professionals and care teams working in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/0nI_I0PSR4-pZ6CXsEAq7w#/registration, View the flyer: https://gux030.files.keapfile.app/gux030/963ffd7e-93ef-4c91-a7d0-df2591ed4179?inf_contact_key=1263b58023c8d7c49143397ae0da130a, For questions,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: jbrown@aap.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Autism in Indian Country Panel

Autism in Indian Country Panel, Join The Arc of King County for a virtual panel exploring the intersection of autism and Indigeneity. This panel features Indigenous voices and perspectives, including individuals who are autistic and family members of autistic people. Panelists include Madrienne White (Muckleshoot Tribe), Bobbi Duncan-Ishcomer (Tsalagi, Cherokee Nation), and LeAnn Ishcomer (Choctaw Nation). Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm (PST), Register: https://forms.gle/X2PYGbfcQevSbZSw7, This session offers an opportunity to learn from lived experience and deepen understanding of how culture, identity, and disability intersect. For questions or accommodation requests, contact zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

ECHO Autism WA 5th Wednesday Session: Ross Greene

ECHO Autism WA 5th Wednesday Session: Ross Greene, Join ECHO Autism WA for a special 5th Wednesday session featuring Ross Greene, PhD, a nationally recognized child psychologist and developer of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model. Dr. Greene’s work focuses on solving the problems that lead to challenging behavior in children through skill-building, empathy, and collaboration. This evidence-based, non-punitive approach has been shown to reduce suspensions, detentions, and restraints. Dr. Greene is the author of The Kids Who Aren’t Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging and Hope in Schools, along with earlier books including The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. He spent over 20 years on the Harvard Medical School faculty and is now the Founding Director of Lives in the Balance. He consults widely with families, schools, clinical programs, and systems including the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Date: April 29,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: echoautismwa@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO, The American Academy of Pediatrics invites pediatric professionals and care teams to join a 10 session ECHO series designed to strengthen developmental surveillance and screening practices. Participants will build skills, knowledge, and confidence in the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, while improving care practices that support children’s healthy development. The series highlights and promotes the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources. Sessions will be held biweekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central Time, running from April 21 through August 25. This opportunity is intended for pediatric professionals and care teams working in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/0nI_I0PSR4-pZ6CXsEAq7w#/registration, View the flyer: https://gux030.files.keapfile.app/gux030/963ffd7e-93ef-4c91-a7d0-df2591ed4179?inf_contact_key=1263b58023c8d7c49143397ae0da130a, For questions,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: jbrown@aap.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Autism in Indian Country Panel

Autism in Indian Country Panel, Join The Arc of King County for a virtual panel exploring the intersection of autism and Indigeneity. This panel features Indigenous voices and perspectives, including individuals who are autistic and family members of autistic people. Panelists include Madrienne White (Muckleshoot Tribe), Bobbi Duncan-Ishcomer (Tsalagi, Cherokee Nation), and LeAnn Ishcomer (Choctaw Nation). Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm (PST), Register: https://forms.gle/X2PYGbfcQevSbZSw7, This session offers an opportunity to learn from lived experience and deepen understanding of how culture, identity, and disability intersect. For questions or accommodation requests, contact zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Roots2Wings Family Group: Employment Readiness

Join Our Community! Contact us at Info@roots2wingsfg.com https://roots2wingsfg.com/ Interview Prep & Soft Skill Development Mock Interviews & Role Play Confidence Building & Expectation Setting Interpersonal & Conflict Resolution Job Readiness & Training Resume Building Timeliness Public Transportation Workplace Safety Workplace Accommodations & Advocacy How to request Supports as Productivity Enhancers Supported Employment & Coaching May 14, 2026 Online 6:30pm-8:30pm Employment Readiness REGISTER HERE. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@roots2wingsfg.com. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit roots2wingsfg.com.

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO, The American Academy of Pediatrics invites pediatric professionals and care teams to join a 10 session ECHO series designed to strengthen developmental surveillance and screening practices. Participants will build skills, knowledge, and confidence in the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, while improving care practices that support children’s healthy development. The series highlights and promotes the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources. Sessions will be held biweekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central Time, running from April 21 through August 25. This opportunity is intended for pediatric professionals and care teams working in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/0nI_I0PSR4-pZ6CXsEAq7w#/registration, View the flyer: https://gux030.files.keapfile.app/gux030/963ffd7e-93ef-4c91-a7d0-df2591ed4179?inf_contact_key=1263b58023c8d7c49143397ae0da130a, For questions,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: jbrown@aap.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Open Source Assistive Technology Hackathon

GitHub will celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) by hosting the Open Source Assistive Technology Hackathon focused on empowering participants to build skills and make real contributions to the assistive technology tools people rely on every day. Free to participate , Sign up, Who Should Attend People with lived experience who want to innovate on assistive technology , Developers with disabilities , Developers with a desire to help improve and customize assistive technologies , Professionals working in the field of special education, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical engineering, and other fields that can benefit from free open source assistive technology , Open source AT maintainers, New to open source? No problem! We’ll walk through core GitHub contribution workflows (including NVDA and keyboard-only navigation), so you can practice navigating repositories, issues, pull requests, and code reviews with confidence. Whether you’re new to contributing or ready to level up, you’ll leave with… Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: mlama007@github.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Event sponsors: GitHub. Target Audience: Innovators in assistive tech, developers w/ disabilities, pros in special ed, rehab, biomed, ... Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Friday, May 22, 2026. GitHub headquarters, 88 Colin P Kelly Jr St, San Francisco, CA 94107. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Autism in Indian Country Panel

Autism in Indian Country Panel, Join The Arc of King County for a virtual panel exploring the intersection of autism and Indigeneity. This panel features Indigenous voices and perspectives, including individuals who are autistic and family members of autistic people. Panelists include Madrienne White (Muckleshoot Tribe), Bobbi Duncan-Ishcomer (Tsalagi, Cherokee Nation), and LeAnn Ishcomer (Choctaw Nation). Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm (PST), Register: https://forms.gle/X2PYGbfcQevSbZSw7, This session offers an opportunity to learn from lived experience and deepen understanding of how culture, identity, and disability intersect. For questions or accommodation requests, contact zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

CREATE Community Day

CREATE Community Day is an annual half-day forum for discussing the concerns about and approaches to sustainable accessibility research and a showcase of research led by CREATE and HuskyADAPT. Student researchers highlight their work and showcase a variety of individual and team projects. We are currently making plans for Community Day 2026. Details available in spring. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Zillow Commons. Accessibility Contact: oliviapb@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Exhibits. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Event sponsors: CREATE - the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences. Target Audience: Anyone interested in research on accessible technology & making the world accessible through tech. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit create.uw.edu.

CREATE & HuskyADAPT Research Showcase

The closing event for CREATE’s Community Day, this Research Showcase is co-sponsored by HuskyADAPT. Approximately 30 undergraduate and graduate student teams from at least eight majors/programs and all three UW campuses share their projects, covering a wide range of research. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Zillow Commons. Accessibility Contact: oliviapb@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Exhibits. Special Events. Student Activities. Event sponsors: CREATE - the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences. Target Audience: Anyone interested in research on accessible technology and making the world accessible through tech. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit create.uw.edu.

UW LEND Leadership and Research Symposium

In-Person Event by UW LEND Trainees. Presenter: UW LEND Trainees. Accessibility Contact: charbert@uw.edu. Target Audience: LEND. Monday, June 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO, The American Academy of Pediatrics invites pediatric professionals and care teams to join a 10 session ECHO series designed to strengthen developmental surveillance and screening practices. Participants will build skills, knowledge, and confidence in the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, while improving care practices that support children’s healthy development. The series highlights and promotes the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources. Sessions will be held biweekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central Time, running from April 21 through August 25. This opportunity is intended for pediatric professionals and care teams working in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/0nI_I0PSR4-pZ6CXsEAq7w#/registration, View the flyer: https://gux030.files.keapfile.app/gux030/963ffd7e-93ef-4c91-a7d0-df2591ed4179?inf_contact_key=1263b58023c8d7c49143397ae0da130a, For questions,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: jbrown@aap.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Autism in Indian Country Panel

Autism in Indian Country Panel, Join The Arc of King County for a virtual panel exploring the intersection of autism and Indigeneity. This panel features Indigenous voices and perspectives, including individuals who are autistic and family members of autistic people. Panelists include Madrienne White (Muckleshoot Tribe), Bobbi Duncan-Ishcomer (Tsalagi, Cherokee Nation), and LeAnn Ishcomer (Choctaw Nation). Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm (PST), Register: https://forms.gle/X2PYGbfcQevSbZSw7, This session offers an opportunity to learn from lived experience and deepen understanding of how culture, identity, and disability intersect. For questions or accommodation requests, contact zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Accessibility Summer Camp - virtual

The Accessibility Summer Camp (ASC) is an affordable, one-day virtual conference, now in its 8th year. Organized by dedicated volunteers from Wichita State University Tech and across the United States, ASC connects professionals and educators with the best practices in accessibility. Watch the Accessibility Summer Camp website for registration and schedule information. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: accessibilitycampict@gmail.com. Event Types: Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Target Audience: Accessibility professionals interested in learning more to remove barriers and create quality. Friday, June 12, 2026. For more info visit www.accessibilityict.org.

Roots2Wings Family Group: Parent Panel

Join Our Community! Contact us at Info@roots2wingsfg.com https://roots2wingsfg.com/ One of our most popular sessions of the year! Hear directly from parents as they share their stories—the challenges, the victories, and the lessons learned. Come with your questions, gather practical tips, and connect with a supportive community. June 12, 2026 Online 6:30pm-8:30pm Parent Panel REGISTER HERE. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@roots2wingsfg.com. Event Types: Meetings. Friday, June 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit roots2wingsfg.com.

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO, The American Academy of Pediatrics invites pediatric professionals and care teams to join a 10 session ECHO series designed to strengthen developmental surveillance and screening practices. Participants will build skills, knowledge, and confidence in the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, while improving care practices that support children’s healthy development. The series highlights and promotes the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources. Sessions will be held biweekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central Time, running from April 21 through August 25. This opportunity is intended for pediatric professionals and care teams working in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/0nI_I0PSR4-pZ6CXsEAq7w#/registration, View the flyer: https://gux030.files.keapfile.app/gux030/963ffd7e-93ef-4c91-a7d0-df2591ed4179?inf_contact_key=1263b58023c8d7c49143397ae0da130a, For questions,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: jbrown@aap.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Autism in Indian Country Panel

Autism in Indian Country Panel, Join The Arc of King County for a virtual panel exploring the intersection of autism and Indigeneity. This panel features Indigenous voices and perspectives, including individuals who are autistic and family members of autistic people. Panelists include Madrienne White (Muckleshoot Tribe), Bobbi Duncan-Ishcomer (Tsalagi, Cherokee Nation), and LeAnn Ishcomer (Choctaw Nation). Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm (PST), Register: https://forms.gle/X2PYGbfcQevSbZSw7, This session offers an opportunity to learn from lived experience and deepen understanding of how culture, identity, and disability intersect. For questions or accommodation requests, contact zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: zsiddeek@arcofkingcounty.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO

AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO, The American Academy of Pediatrics invites pediatric professionals and care teams to join a 10 session ECHO series designed to strengthen developmental surveillance and screening practices. Participants will build skills, knowledge, and confidence in the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, while improving care practices that support children’s healthy development. The series highlights and promotes the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources. Sessions will be held biweekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central Time, running from April 21 through August 25. This opportunity is intended for pediatric professionals and care teams working in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/0nI_I0PSR4-pZ6CXsEAq7w#/registration, View the flyer: https://gux030.files.keapfile.app/gux030/963ffd7e-93ef-4c91-a7d0-df2591ed4179?inf_contact_key=1263b58023c8d7c49143397ae0da130a, For questions,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: jbrown@aap.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.