Join us for a community event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act along with a showcase of community resources. 

Date

Time

Accessibility

 

Agenda

Event Emcees: Marci Carpenter and Karen Braitmayer 

• 12:00 PM | Networking - Attendees encouraged to network and visit booths.
   
• 12:00-12:30 | Art Demonstration at ReVision Arts Table
   
• 12:30 PM | Opening Remarks | Keynote speech by Anjali Forber-Pratt, PhD, Director, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
   
• 1:30 PM | Artist Performance
  • Fantasy A (Alex Hubbard)
  • Performances by community group
     
• 2:00 PM | The history of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by Sushil Oswal, PhD, University of Washington
   
• 2:30 PM | ASL Story Telling | Loni Friedman
   
• 3:00 PM | Panel Discussion on Arts, Recreation, and Leisure
  • Moderator: Anjali Forber-Pratt, PhD
  • Panelists: Aimee Chou, Melvin Freeman, Loni Friedman, Patty Liang, & Nick Weiss
  • Q&A session with the audience.
     
• 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks and Thank You
   
• 4:00 PM |  Event concludes, guests are welcome to stay and mingle outside

Location

Directions

By Bus

Buses 65 and 72 serve the bus stop at Sand Point Way NE and NE 74th Street. It is a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to Hangar 30. There will be a wheel chair accessible shuttle bus available to transport people from the bus stop to the Hangar. 

By Car 

Drive Sand Point Way to NE 74th Street. Turn into Magnuson Park on NE 74th. Hangar 30 is a 2 minute drive from the entrance. Proceed down NE 74th Avenue and turn left on Sportsfield Drive NE. The Hangar will be in front of you. Disability parking is to the left by the front door of the Hangar. General parking is to the right.  

Exhibitors

City of Seattle ADA Title II Compliance Program

The ADA Title II Compliance Program works to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to City of Seattle programs, services and activities. 

Developmental Disability Administration

The Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want. 

Dr. Clean Productions

Dr. Clean Productions is a Seattle-based production company that just completed its first feature-length film--Fantasy A Gets a Mattress. 

Genesis Qigong

We teach exercises focused on the energy-body or the body's energy system related to the chakras and the acupuncture energy pathways to help enhance the health and vitality of the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.

HuskyADAPT

HuskyADAPT is a student organization at the University of Washington, Seattle campus that is dedicated to supporting accessible design and inclusive play technology. We train the next generation of inclusively-minded engineers, clinicians, and educators to help make the world a more equitable place. We do this through our three branches: Toy Adaptation, Design Teams, and Go Baby Go! 

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, a 501c3 nonprofit located in Redmond, Washington, is a community where horses transform the bodies, minds, and spirits of people with disabilities. Our purpose is to help children and adults with disabilities build skills for independence, improve daily functioning, and overcome physical, emotional, and cognitive health challenges.

National Federation of the Blind of Washington

We are a civil rights organization of blind people run by blind people. We also do a lot of public education and outreach about blindness and our programs. We advocate for the inclusion of blind and low vision people in sports, recreation, arts and leisure.

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

Founded in 2007, Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is a national leader dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, youth, and adults through participation in sports and physical activity in communities across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. NWABA's programs and services serve individuals of all ages and abilities who are blind and visually impaired.     

Northwest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center

The Northwest ADA Center is  part of the ADA National Network. The ADA National Network Centers are a national platform of ten centers comprised of ADA professionals and experts charged with assisting businesses, state and local governments, and people with disabilities as they manage the process of changing our culture to be user friendly to disability and the effect the variety of health conditions can have on society.

ReVision Arts

ReVision Arts, Whose motto is Art for All, embraces artits at all levels with a special focus on representing artists with disabilities, especially those from underserved communities who are emerging and under represented. Revision Arts will have a tactile art exhibit titled Please Touch! Three artists with vision loss will staff the table and demonstrate making tactile art and experiencing tactile art.

Seattle Adaptive Sports

We offer 4 team-based adaptive sports for individuals with physical disabilities. 

Seattle Cultural Accessibility Consortium

SCAC connects arts and culture organizations with the information and resources needed to improve accessibility for people of all abilities. 

Seattle Department of Transportation

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program staff and ADA Coordinator will provide materials on the ADA Program, including how to make an ADA request, including requests for curb ramps, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and other accessible features.

Seattle Disability Commission

The Seattle Disability Commission advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments about issues of importance to people with disabilities, recommends policies, practices, and legislation to the City in matters affecting the concerns of people with disabilities, and encourages understanding among people with various disabilities as well as between people with disabilities and the larger Seattle community.

Seattle Parks and Recreation- Specialized Programs

Recreation programs for youth and adults.

Seattle Public Library, Library Equal Access Program

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) is the disability services program of The Seattle Public Library (SPL), we will have information about SPL and LEAP, giveaways, lists of media recommendations tailored to the program and library card sign-ups.

Seattle Services for the Blind

SSB team is dedicated in making our community inclusive for people who are blind and visually impaired through providing high quality accessible services. The SBB team will exhibit four accessibility services: Braille Transcription materials , Braille Interlining materials, Tactile Graphics and Accessible Documents.  

Sound Theatre Company

We are an inclusion, access and social justice based theatre arts organization located in Seattle.  

Special Olympics Washington

We will have information about our health initiatives for people with disabilities as well as info on our programs for young children and school aged children.

TangoStride Program

The TangoStride Program provides dance-based classes to empower people with mobility challenges due to stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions and more improve balance, stability, strength and walking ability.

The Arc of King County

The Arc of King County serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan: from prenatal diagnosis through end of life care. We provide specialized services and activities in English, Spanish, and specifically for African American families.

The DeafBlind Service Center

Established in 1986, DBSC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in the heart of Seattle's Central District. Through your support, DBSC strives to increase the independence of deafblind individuals by supporting their ability to perform daily life tasks, bring down communication barriers, and enhance self-confidence.  

The Washington Assistive Technology Act Program

Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) provides resources and services to persons who face challenges related to disability and aging to help in the selection and use of assistive technology, also known as AT.  For this event, WATAP will exhibit an adaptive gaming controller. In addition, we will display other AT devices available for loan and demonstration.

UW Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE)

CREATE's mission is to make technology accessible and make the world accessible through technology. Improving accessibility and exploring innovative solutions to access issues that affect individual's ability to participate fully in life -- including arts, sports, and recreation -- is the focus of our research, initiatives, and community partnership work. 

UW-CCER, Accessible Design and Innovative Inclusion

A project of the University of Washington's Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (CCER), ADII helps create inclusive, user-friendly, and accessible experiences for all. We believe everyone should have an equal chance to participate and enjoy a full and meaningful life in a barrier-free community.  We serve cities, counties, museums, parks & recreation, lodging, medical hospitals and clinics, school districts, higher ed, and correctional facilities.    

Washington Council of the Blind

Washington Council of the Blind is committed to promoting opportunity, equality and independence within the blind and visually impaired community through education, public awareness, and advocacy.    

Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

We are part of the state library and we serve anyone in the Washington that cannot read standard print material including people who are blind or DeafBlind, people with low vision or physical limitations and people with a reading disability. We provide free audiobooks and braille books by mail or accessible online.     

Sponsors

• City of Seattle
• The Arc
• University of Washington
• The Seattle Public Library
• Studio Pacifica
• Age Friendly Seattle
• Northwest ADA Center
• National Federation of the Blind