We're a nationwide leader in Supported & Customized Employment. AtWork! By focusing as much on the employer’s needs as on its’ clients needs, AtWork!
We serve people with disabilities by providing training & support necessary for employment approaches its mission of helping people with disabilities be productive, integrated and contributing members of their communities from a unique 360-degree perspective. can – and does – strategize, design and create jobs that are valuable, meaningful and deliver a measurable benefit to everyone involved. When placing clients in new positions, AtWork! provides customized on-site training and continuing on-site support to ensure that both client and employer achieve or surpass the results they expect. More than 50 years ago, two groups of parents, a special education teacher and the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah came together with a singular belief; people with disabilities belong in their communities and have the capacity to work and contribute to them. In those days this ideology was uncommon, and people with disabilities were routinely sent away to institutions. Our founders were the pioneers of community inclusion and their passion fueled their commitment to bring innovative ideas and resources together to create sustainable opportunities. Today, we continue to be innovative and transformative leaders earning national recognition for empowering people previously deemed unemployable. We deliver individualized and customized conduits of employment, links to the community, and assistance with the transition from school to work. Our services are highly personalized and focus on creating opportunities that interest and satisfy the individual and meet the needs of the business. Every day, AtWork! is proving that employment for all is not just a dream, but a reality. Learn more at www.AtWorkWA.org
09/02/2025
🎉 Big congratulations to Gracie on their new role at the Inland Northwest YMCA in Spokane!
As part of the Youth Development team, Gracie supports teaching staff to ensure children have a safe, clean, and fun environment to learn and grow. 🌟
We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication that led to this opportunity, and excited to see the positive impact Gracie will make in the lives of kids and families. 💙
Here’s to new beginnings and making a difference every day! 👏
09/01/2025
Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere. Enjoy your well-deserved break!
08/29/2025
Medicaid waivers do more than provide healthcare—they open doors to independence, inclusion, and meaningful work for people with disabilities.
AtWork! partners with individuals across Washington to turn these opportunities into reality through personalized job coaching and supported employment services.
As proposed federal changes threaten these vital supports, it’s more important than ever to recognize what’s at stake—and to stand up for inclusive employment.
Every parent’s goal for their children is to teach them life skills that help them launch into adulthood — but that gets complicated when a child has a disability. Many of those families rely on Medicaid, a federal program, for support. Now, one Bellevue family is worried about what the Trump ad...
08/27/2025
💡 Technology isn’t just about convenience; it’s a game-changer for accessibility and employment.
From adaptive tools to AI-powered learning, innovation is helping break down barriers and open new doors for people with disabilities.
AtWork! is using these advancements to help create workplaces where everyone can thrive. 🌟
📖 Read the full story: https://atworkwa.org/how-technology-is-powering-accessibility-and-opening-new-doors-for-employment/
08/25/2025
🌟 Ready to lead? AtWork! is looking for dedicated board members. Join us in making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 💪
Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00pm and are generally conducted virtually. One to two meetings are held onsite at the AtWork! office in Bellevue, Washington and are communicated and scheduled with all members.
08/22/2025
We’re really lining up for success. 😎
08/21/2025
Let's fund inclusion! Ever wondered how Supported Employment and Community Inclusion is funded? Check out this incredibly creative video to learn how the process works, who's involved, and why it's important to fund. Watch now!
This is "How Washington Funds Supported Employment and Community Inclusion" by Wise on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
08/20/2025
🌟 Imagine having the right tools to unlock your full potential.
That’s the power of assistive technology, turning challenges into opportunities, and empowering people with disabilities to shine at work and beyond.
From screen readers to speech-to-text software, discover how technology is rewriting the rules of inclusion.
🔗 Read our latest blog: https://atworkwa.org/how-technology-is-powering-accessibility-and-opening-new-doors-for-employment/
08/19/2025
Breaking Barriers & Making History! This week, the U.S. Mint unveiled the latest addition to the American Women Quarters series, featuring Stacey Park Milbern, a groundbreaking disability justice advocate and the first Korean American ever to appear on U.S. currency!
Stacey’s legacy of empowerment, intersectional advocacy, and fierce compassion is now immortalized in this powerful design: she’s depicted in mid-speech, one hand near her tracheostomy as the other reaches out in allyship, a symbol of openness, connection, and community.
Dive deeper into her inspirational story in this moving tribute by AAPD—“In Her Own Words: Remembering and Honoring Stacey Park Milbern.”
Let’s celebrate a true trailblazer who not only shaped the disability justice movement but has now made history—literally.
On August 13 at 6:00 EDT, the National Museum of American History will host an event celebrating the life and legacy of Stacey Park Milbern and unveiling the quarter created in Stacey’s honor. AAPD is proud to be a sponsoring partner of the event. This program will be livestreamed here or you can ...
08/19/2025
AtWork! + SourceAmerica + AbilityOne: Powering Up Disability Inclusion
Last week, AtWork! had the honor of hosting a visit from SourceAmerica, alongside Chris Brandt, former CEO of AtWork! and now an AbilityOne Commissioner with the U.S. AbilityOne Commission.
Together, we spotlighted our mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and explored exciting possibilities for expanding supported employment services through deepened collaboration.
08/18/2025
💼 Your future starts here! AtWork! is hiring. Explore our job openings and find your perfect fit. Apply today! 🌟 www.atworkwa.org/careers/
08/15/2025
Alright, West-side staff, it’s your turn to shine! 🌟Join us for the AtWork! Summer Party on Friday, August 15—a celebration of community, summer, and inclusion! 🌈
🎨 Tie-dye station
🍔 Yummy food
🎯 Games
🧊 Free custom koozies
🌻 Good times with great people
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More than 50 years ago, two groups of parents, a special education teacher and the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah came together with a singular belief; people with disabilities belong in their communities and have the capacity to work and contribute to them.
In those days this ideology was uncommon, and people with disabilities were routinely sent away to institutions. Our founders were the pioneers of community inclusion and their passion fueled their commitment to bring innovative ideas and resources together to create sustainable opportunities.
Today, we continue to be innovative and transformative leaders earning national recognition for empowering people previously deemed unemployable. We deliver individualized and customized conduits of employment, links to the community, and assistance with the transition from school to work. Our services are highly personalized and focus on creating opportunities that interest and satisfy the individual and meet the needs of the business.
Every day, AtWork! is proving that employment for all is not just a dream, but a reality.
