July 2026

General Disability Etiquette – Respectful Communication Be patient and give extra time. If you don’t understand, ask for clarification. Do: Allow people with disabilities time to respond or finish their sentences. Don’t rush them. If someone with a speech impairment is speaking, be patient and ask them to repeat themselves

Our 4th annual Bridging Communities event celebrating the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be held on July 25th, 11am-3pm in Riverfront Park, Spokane.

“Disability is present in every culture and every economic background,” said Mark Leeper, Executive Director of the Disability Action Center NW. “We want to celebrate the many…

Mister Rogers would end every show with the same quote, “You always make each day a special day. You know how: By just your
being you. There’s only one person in the whole world that’s like you, and that’s you. And people can like you just exactly the way you are.”

Being who you are is easier said than done. There are…

Ability360 is proud to present our fourth annual inclusive gaming tournament, featuring Rocket League as the premier game of choice. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center programs. Additionally, this exciting event promises to

If you have difficulty reading print on a page or a screen, maybe books or magazines in audio format would be helpful.

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) offers free library service for anyone in Washington State who has difficulty reading…

Summer heat is more than uncomfortable – for people with disabilities it can be life threatening Heat exhaustion and heat stroke affect everyone, but with disabilities and the medications used to treat them, extreme heat is far more dangerous.

Knowing the difference between them can…