News and Events
Upcoming Events
Join us for a cozy and fun gathering to get in the holiday cooking spirit.
Our quarterly Interurbanist peer group is primarily for people ages 50+ and typically meets in North Seattle near the Interurban Trail.
This month we will talk about how we can overcome our own biases and internalized ableism. Join us for our virtual peer group to get connected and build community in an online setting.
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!
Join us for a free webinar about the importance of assistive technology.
It’s movie time! Gather with us to watch a special screening of “Out of My Mind,” a powerful film about a teen with cerebral palsy as she navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her voice.
In December we will talk about how to advocate for yourself at a doctor’s appointment.
News and Announcements
Get the latest news and announcements about Disability Empowerment Center.
Inclusion in the workplace often gets discussed as an abstract goal, but technology is turning it into something far more practical. Read the post from our guest blogger.
Our staff member Mandy Wes received the “Peer-O” award at the Peer Pathways conference in August.
An Overview of the August 2025 Understanding Ableism Webinar: “Disability and Employment”
After the 2024 election, Dustin Saksek told himself "I have to act." He was deeply concerned about what the Trump Administration was threatening to eliminate and how that would hurt people in his Seattle community.