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IHDD Networking Day – May 12, 2025

Mark your calendars! We are excited to host IHDD Networking Day, an event dedicated to advancing research and fostering collaboration in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Location: South Campus Center, Room 316 Tentative Schedule: 9:00 – 9:25 AM: Coffee and Conversation , 9:25 – 9:30 AM: Introduction , 9:30 – 11:00 AM: Lightning Talks , 11:00 – 11:45 AM: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dmitri Christakis , 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Poster Session , 1:00 – 2:30 PM: Oral Presentations. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: South Campus Center (SOCC). Campus room: SOCC Room 316. Accessibility Contact: ihdd@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: IHDD. Monday, May 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. For more info visit ihdd.org.

Women Faculty Day

The theme for Women Faculty Day this year is “Advocacy, Allyship, & Action: Building a Future for Women in Medicine & Science” and will feature UW Provost Dr. Tricia Serio as the Keynote Speaker. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Kat McGhee. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Event sponsors: UW School of Medicine. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. UW Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, 98195. For more info visit uw.cloud-cme.com.

Washington ABLE Webinars (2 of 2)

Washington State ABLE Savings Plan is hosting two webinars in MayFirst webinar: Wednesday, May 7, 10 - 11 a.m. Learn about how the Washington Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Plan can support people with disabilities to save money and invest in their quality of life without losing their state or federal benefits. This webinar is presented by Katie Hatam, the Washington State ABLE Savings Plan administrator with the Washington State Department of Commerce. During the webinar, she’ll talk about: What is an ABLE account , Who can open an ABLE account , How some common state and federal benefits programs interact with ABLE accounts , How to use an ABLE account when you are employed , Benefits of an ABLE account, Register for the May 7 webinar (Zoom). Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: WAStateCommerce@public.govdelivery.com. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit wastatecommerce.zoom.us.

Expo 2025: ITHS Symposium and Poster Session

THS Expo 2025 Registration Expo 2025: ITHS Symposium & Poster Session will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 12:00–5:00pm, at the Center for Urban Horticulture on the University of Washington campus. The event will include keynote presentations from leading researchers and an exciting selection of lightning talks from local biomedical entrepreneurs, plus a poster session featuring presentations by dozens of ITHS scholars, trainees and pilot award recipients whose research comes from all across the spectrum of translational science. Learn more about the event here. Registration for Expo 2025 wil be open through Monday, May 12. If you have any questions about the event, please contact ITHS Director of Communications, Lisa Stromme Warren (lmsw00@uw.edu). Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: lmsw00@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.iths.org.

Accessible Presentations: Global Accessibility Awareness Day w/ CREATE

CREATE Director Jennifer Mankoff kicks off the UW's Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) midday session. The session includes: Best practices for accessible presentations - CREATE participating postdoc Avery Mack , Basic disability studies history and concepts, important grounding for any kind of work with people with disabilities - CREATE participating postdoc Emma McDonnell , Welcome message by Andreas Bohman, Vice President for UW Information Technology , Presentation by UW Provost Tricia Serio, Registration required. Zoom link provided with registration. Event Accommodations Contact Susie Hawkey by April 30 to request accommodations: 206-543-6504, shawkey@uw.edu.   Also make sure to catch these CREATE offerings: Connecting Dots book talk with Joshua Miele - CREATE collaborator Joshua Miele will talk about his new memoir about the professional: his unique approaches to solving accessibility challenges; and the personal: canes and dogs, braille and babies, screen readers and spacecraft, and the… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: 250. Accessibility Contact: shawkey@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Information Sessions. Special Events. Student Activities. Event sponsors: CREATE and UW-IT Accessible Technology Services. Target Audience: All are welcome. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:55 PM. For more info visit create.uw.edu.

Computing Instructors Workshop/Keynote with Amy Ko: Global Accessibility Awareness Day w/ CREATE

Zoom only workshop with CREATE faculty members: Kevin Lin hosts and Amy Ko delivers the keynote. The workshop is designed for instructors in all disciplines–the humanities, arts, and sciences–who teach programming. Connect with and learn from other UW instructors. We will share resources and ideas for making our computing courses more accessible towards meeting the 2026 digital accessibility requirements. Learn from accessibility experts on topics such as pedagogy, community, teaching tools, assessments, and visuals. Registration required. Zoom link provided with registration. Accommodations Contact Susie Hawkey by April 30 to request accommodations: 206-543-6504, shawkey@uw.edu.   Also make sure to catch these CREATE offerings at GAAD 2025: Disability History and Accessibility Best Practices. CREATE Director Jennifer Mankoff will introduce CREATE participating postdocs Emma McDonnell and Avery Mack.    , Connecting Dots book talk with Joshua Miele - CREATE collaborator Joshua Miele will talk about his… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: shawkey@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Special Events. Workshops. Event sponsors: CREATE and UW-IT Accessible Technology Services. Target Audience: Instructors of computing, programming, or data analysis from all disciplines: humanities, arts, sci. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit create.uw.edu.

Joshua Miele book talk: Global Accessibility Awareness Day w/ CREATE

Connecting Dots book talk with Joshua Miele - CREATE collaborator Joshua Miele will talk about his new memoir. In the book, Miele shares his unique approaches to solving accessibility challenges, such as automated tools for generating tactile maps, a somewhat shady scheme for crowd-sourcing descriptions of YouTube videos, and a brief but brutal sabotage campaign against inaccessible ATMs in the late 90s. Along the way, he talks about canes and dogs, braille and babies, screen readers and spacecraft, and the rebellion and romance throughout his life that ties them all together. Registration required. Zoom link provided with registration. Accommodations Contact Susie Hawkey by April 30 to request accommodations: 206-543-6504, shawkey@uw.edu.   Also make sure to catch these CREATE offerings at GAAD 2025: Disability History and Accessibility Best Practices. CREATE Director Jennifer Mankoff kicks off the midday GAAD session, which includes presentations by CREATE participating postdocs Emma McDonnell and Avery… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Bezos Seminar Room - G04. Accessibility Contact: kqvoss@cs.washington.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Information Sessions. Special Events. Student Activities. Event sponsors: CREATE and UW-IT Accessible Technology Services. Target Audience: All are welcome. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit create.uw.edu.

Husky Heroes

A Free Day of Inclusive Play at UW!  Join DSC at Husky Ballpark for a free and inclusive community event. Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 11:30am-1pm Location: Husky Ballpark, University of Washington Cost: Free This exciting partnership with UW Huskies, brings together individuals with disabilities and UW student-athletes for a fun-filled afternoon of sports and inclusive play. Participants will rotate through a variety of athletic stations and activities—all designed to foster joy, confidence, and community for people of all abilities. You'll get to meet and play alongside Husky athletes, and take home UW swag bags! Husky Heroes is open to all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their family members—everyone is welcome to join the fun! Tickets to this event are limited, so get yours before they sell out! Register Here: https://www.dscpugetsound.org/events/husky-heroes. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: contact@dscpugetsound.org. Event Types: Special Events. Sunday, May 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.dscpugetsound.org.

Memorial Day

No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Monday, May 26, 2025. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CREATE Community Day

It's time for Community Day 2025! Join us for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and innovation!This year, our panel discussions will focus on current legal challenges to access and rights and explore how accessible technology research makes it from the lab to the real world. Our research showcase, co-sponsored by HuskyADAPT, will offer a glimpse into some of the outstanding work being done in the field of accessible technology here at the UW. Come meet the researchers and discover what's new!   Wednesday, May 28th, Zillow Commons Event Center, Schedule of Events  1:15 - 2:30pm, Panel Discussion, Technology, Access, and the Law,   Scheduled panelists: Jonathan Lazar: Executive Director of the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility , Elizabeth Pendo: Professor of Law and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington School of Law , Lee Tremblay: Northwest Regional Representative of the National Lawyers Guild , TBD,   2:45 - 4:00pm, Panel Discussion, … Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: kqvoss@cs.washington.edu>. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:15 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit docs.google.com.

2025 King County Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair

2025 Resource Fair This is a FREE community event that welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or delays, their families, caregivers, service providers, teachers, employers, and other interested community members. Enjoy a variety of workshops and over 50 information tables to connect you with the people and tools to support your goals.  When: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9 AM - 3 PM Where: Microsoft Mixer Commons Building, 15255 NE 40th St, Redmond, WA 98052 Registration: Registration is required for all attendees, regardless of age. Register today at Eventbrite!.   Assistance: For group registration or registration assistance, email Jenna Wolfstone at jenna.wolfstone@kingcounty.gov.   Register Today! Resources  The fair will include resources for people of all ages.  Workshop Sessions, 10 AM - 3 PM Workshop sessions are subject to change. A calendar of the sessions will be released later this spring to help you plan your day.  More sessions will be announced soon! Early Childhood- Suppor… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: jenna.wolfstone@kingcounty.gov. Event Types: Conferences. Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

ADOS-2 Workshops

ADOS-2 Workshops, (In-Person), June 2-4, 2025,       Registration is still open for University of Washington Autism Center's Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd ed. (ADOS-2) workshops in June! The ADOS-2 is a standardized diagnostic tool considered to be the "gold standard" in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Workshops will be held in person on the UW Seattle campus.       ,   ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Workshop,   , , Monday-Tuesday, June 2-3, 2025, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM PT, UW Seattle Campus,   Cost (per person): $600,   This is a 2-day introductory training on how to administer and score ADOS-2 modules 1-4 and is a prerequisite for the Advanced Research Workshop and Toddler Module Workshop. Two live demonstrations and in-depth coding discussions will be provided at the training. At the end of the workshop participants will be provided with training videos and protocols to aid further practice.   Prerequisites: This workshop is designed for providers with at least a Master's level… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwautism@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Monday, June 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

ADOS-2 Workshops

ADOS-2 Workshops, (In-Person), June 2-4, 2025,       Registration is still open for University of Washington Autism Center's Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd ed. (ADOS-2) workshops in June! The ADOS-2 is a standardized diagnostic tool considered to be the "gold standard" in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Workshops will be held in person on the UW Seattle campus.       ,   ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Workshop,   , , Monday-Tuesday, June 2-3, 2025, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM PT, UW Seattle Campus,   Cost (per person): $600,   This is a 2-day introductory training on how to administer and score ADOS-2 modules 1-4 and is a prerequisite for the Advanced Research Workshop and Toddler Module Workshop. Two live demonstrations and in-depth coding discussions will be provided at the training. At the end of the workshop participants will be provided with training videos and protocols to aid further practice.   Prerequisites: This workshop is designed for providers with at least a Master's level… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwautism@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

ADOS-2 Workshops

ADOS-2 Workshops, (In-Person), June 2-4, 2025,       Registration is still open for University of Washington Autism Center's Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd ed. (ADOS-2) workshops in June! The ADOS-2 is a standardized diagnostic tool considered to be the "gold standard" in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Workshops will be held in person on the UW Seattle campus.       ,   ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Workshop,   , , Monday-Tuesday, June 2-3, 2025, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM PT, UW Seattle Campus,   Cost (per person): $600,   This is a 2-day introductory training on how to administer and score ADOS-2 modules 1-4 and is a prerequisite for the Advanced Research Workshop and Toddler Module Workshop. Two live demonstrations and in-depth coding discussions will be provided at the training. At the end of the workshop participants will be provided with training videos and protocols to aid further practice.   Prerequisites: This workshop is designed for providers with at least a Master's level… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwautism@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Prentice Bloedel Research Day 2025

1:30 PM, Developing Technologies to Advance Diagnosis and Treatment Part 1: Voice and Respiratory Disorders David Eddins, PhD, CCC-A; University of Central Florida 2:30 PM, Creating Super-Hearing Capabilities with Real-Time AI Shyam Gollakota, PhD; University of Washington 3:30 PM, Developing Technologies to Advance Diagnosis and Treatment Part 2: Hearing Disorders David Eddins, PhD, CCC-A 4:30 - 6:00 PM Poster Session and Reception. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lfoy@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Instruction Ends - Spring Quarter

Instruction ends. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Friday, June 6, 2025. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Juneteenth

No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Summer. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, June 19, 2025. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Here and Now Project 5K for Today

The Here and Now Project, a CREATE Community Partner, invites you to join the Annual 5K For Today!  This family-friendly walk, run, roll supports the paralysis community. Proceeds from this community activity will help us connect and empower the community through direct outreach to people who are newly injured, private support groups, recreational activities, and annual gatherings. In-person event: June 22 - in-person at Rogers High School in Puyallup , 11-11:55 a.m. - Event packet pick-up , 12 p.m. - Race starts, Virtual participation: June 22-29 - virtual option, Entry fees start at $35 and go up as the race date approaches. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@hereandnowproject.org. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Special Events. Student Activities. Event sponsors: The Here and Now Project, a CREATE Community Partner. Target Audience: All are welcome. Sunday, June 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Rogers High School, Puyallup WA. For more info visit runsignup.com.

Instruction Begins - Summer Quarter - Full and A-term

Instruction begins. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Summer. Event Types: Academics. Monday, June 23, 2025. For more info visit www.washington.edu.