WA State IL Council

08/25/2026

Friendly Reminder: Make Your Voice Heard!

Disability pride is about systemic action—ensuring our voices direct the policies that impact our lives.

We are currently building Washington’s next State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), and we need your direct input! By taking a few minutes to complete our survey, you’re identifying key barriers and guiding where resources are needed most over the next three years.

Help us move toward a world that values disability as a natural, vibrant part of human diversity.

Take the survey today and make your voice part of the plan: https://bit.ly/3QNSlZc

Join us at one of our Community Engagement Sessions

• September 8th | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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• September 19th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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• September 24th | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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08/03/2026

August events happening at WASILC
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.wasilc.org/news-updates
Contact us: [email protected]

07/30/2026

We are excited to announce an upcoming change to the schedule and structure of our WASILC committee meetings. To better support our important cross-disability work, the Legislative and Advocacy, Youth, and Education and Outreach committees will be combining their monthly meetings.

Why the Change?
• Increased Accessibility: Moving the meetings to the late afternoon allows individuals who struggle with work or school conflicts during the day to participate more easily.
• Focused Collaboration: Our work in the coming year will be heavily focused on advocacy. Specifically, our work with emergency management is critical to gaining state support. By combining the efforts of these three committees, we can collaborate more effectively and apply our legislative and advocacy goals directly to youth, education, and outreach initiatives.

The committees are incredibly excited to support this vital work together, and this merged format truly highlights their shared commitment to our community.

New Meeting Details
Moving forward, these committees will meet together once a month. While all committees will gather at this single meeting, there may be times when an individual committee needs to meet separately as a whole—we will work through these instances as we go.

When: The second Thursday of every month
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
First Combined Meeting: Thursday, September 10th from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/4hc9Flv
Committee Chairs: Dion Graham, Hannah Adira, Tony Hester, Sawyer Sterns, Josie Garcia

07/30/2026

Check out the new blog post from Jim House, CIEP Disability/AFN Integration Manager

https://www.wasilc.org/news-updates

07/30/2026

Shared: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Washington Chapter

Every step counts. Are you in?
Lace up and join hundreds of supporters at the 38th Annual Seattle CF StairClimb at T-Mobile Park. Take on 1,800 stairs or conquer the half 900 stairs while raising critical funds that help improve and extend the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis.
Sign up today and help us climb closer to a cure: https://fundraise.cff.org/seattleclimb

Every step counts. Are you in?

Lace up and join hundreds of supporters at the 38th Annual Seattle CF StairClimb at T-Mobile Park. Take on 1,800 stairs or conquer the half 900 stairs while raising critical funds that help improve and extend the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis.

Sign up today and help us climb closer to a cure: https://fundraise.cff.org/seattleclimb

07/30/2026

Shared: Port Gamble S'Klallams
Reminder PGST community. Social Security will be joining us for a live presentation regarding Social Security on Tuesday August 4th, from 11am - 2pm in the Tribal Dining Hall. We will also have a special guest joining us from the DVR program for a live presentation as well. Check out the flyer below for more information!!

Reminder PGST community. Social Security will be joining us for a live presentation regarding Social Security on Tuesday August 4th, from 11am - 2pm in the Tribal Dining Hall. We will also have a special guest joining us from the DVR program for a live presentation as well. Check out the flyer below for more information!!

07/30/2026

Shared: The Arc of King County

Want to help make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more accessible in Washington? Apply to join the Washington State Active Transportation Community Advisory Council.
A community advisory council is a group of people from the community who share their experiences and ideas to help a government agency make decisions about programs, plans, and projects. Active transportation means getting around by walking, biking, or rolling. For example, you might walk to school, ride your bike to the grocery store, or use a wheelchair to get to the bus stop.
Meetings are held monthly starting in October. Stipends are available for participation. The term runs through March 2028.
Learn more and apply: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/atd-community-advisory-council

Want to help make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more accessible in Washington? Apply to join the Washington State Active Transportation Community Advisory Council.

A community advisory council is a group of people from the community who share their experiences and ideas to help a government agency make decisions about programs, plans, and projects. Active transportation means getting around by walking, biking, or rolling. For example, you might walk to school, ride your bike to the grocery store, or use a wheelchair to get to the bus stop.

Meetings are held monthly starting in October. Stipends are available for participation. The term runs through March 2028.

Learn more and apply: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/atd-community-advisory-council

07/30/2026

Shared: WorkSource Ellensburg

Looking for your next career opportunity or hoping to connect with local talent? Come join WorkSource Ellensburg for the Kittitas Career Round-Up—a community hiring event designed to bring employers and job seekers together in one place!
🤝 Meet face-to-face with employers who are hiring.
💼 Learn about career opportunities across a variety of industries.
📄 Share your resume, ask questions, and make valuable connections.
🌟 Discover resources that can help you take the next step in your career.
Whether you're actively searching for a new job, considering a career change, or just exploring what's available in our community, this event is for you!
📣 Help us spread the word! Invite your friends, family members, neighbors, or anyone you know who is looking for a new career opportunity. You never know—their next job could be waiting for them at the Kittitas Career Round-Up!
🌮 Plus, a local food vendor will be on-site, so you can grab a bite to eat while you explore employment opportunities and connect with local employers.
📅 Date: August 19, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Unity Park, Ellensburg
We look forward to seeing our community come together to connect, grow, and build careers!
Check the comments for a sneak peek of who will be attending! Don't forget to tag someone who needs to be there.

07/30/2026

Shared: Disability Empowerment Center

Do you know about our EPIC program?
It's a free way to explore sights in the Seattle area together with other people with disabilities. Our staff host outings to fun locations, and we want you to join us!
Here's what's coming up:
📆 Friday, Aug. 14: Explore Seattle’s waterfront
📆 Friday, Oct. 9: Trip to the Woodland Park Zoo
📆 Friday, Nov. 13: Outing to the Frye Art Museum
Outings are free and designed for adults and youth ages 14+.
Get details and RSVP on our website: disabilityempowerment.org/events
Come explore with us!

07/30/2026

Shared: Alliance for Accessibility

Event
We Are Not Forgotten Showcase
Music, Poetry, Comedy, Dance, Community, and Family.
Various artists with disabilities will perform and display their talents!

Admission
Free to attend. A voluntary donation of $10 is suggested.

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location
Star Center
3873 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and sighted guides will be available.

Sponsored By
The City of Tacoma

Need Additional Accommodations?
Please contact Tony.
Contact Information
Phone: 206-434-6793
Email: [email protected]