Adaptive Pathways

04/27/2026

For the local Snoqualmie Valley families, this is a wonderful resource for this summer. Thank you, Encompass NW!

04/23/2026

This is great to see such an important partnership. Keep up the great accessibility work, Outdoors for All Foundation & City of Issaquah - Government!

The City of Issaquah, in partnership with a Gibson Ek Capstone Project, is working to make local trails more accessible and enjoyable for seniors and people with disabilities, and we want to hear from you!

Your feedback will help shape future trail standards, park improvements, and community connections. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the survey at the link below. Together, we can create outdoor spaces that are welcoming for everyone. 💚

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwHyvwYfutUeN8aWnnIXJW_-PSrR46Px9OtcOwaQwZstn_JQ/viewform

04/06/2026

Love seeing this inclusion at our own school! 💛

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B4dt6HF8G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/06/2026

Wonderful opportunity to get out and try gravel biking in our beautiful community!

Spring is a perfect time for Gravel Biking with the cool air and blooming landscapes. Ready to get out on the trail and experience the beauty of the Pacific North West in spring? You're in luck, we have plenty of spots open for May!🚲

Register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/outdoorsforall/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&viewMode=lis

04/02/2026

Working with a client today on leaning about the new audiobook player (from ), braille keyboard & using Windows Narrator, so that he can increase his independence and use technology with greater ease.

Just one of many ways and Recreational Therapy can help people with disabilities.

04/01/2026

We’re honored to have a booth at the Spring Health & Wellness Fair tomorrow, April 1st (no joke!). Come say hi! 👋

03/25/2026

Helpful information when looking at accessibility in dentist offices.

How do you know if a dental office is actually accessible? What should you ask before booking an appointment?

In our latest blog, SCI BC's InfoLine Services Lead Heather Lamb breaks down what to look for, what to ask, and how to advocate for care that actually works for you. Read the full article at https://sci-bc.ca/ask-infoline-accessible-dentist/

Here's our peer-approved list of questions to ask your dental office:
Do you have accessible parking?
Is there a level access route from the accessible parking (or closest transit stop) into your building?
Do you have an accessible washroom?
Is there sufficient space beside the dental chair for me to transfer into it from my wheelchair?
Can your staff assist with my transfer?
Do you have a pillow or props to assist me to sit comfortably or safely in your chair
Can I remain in my own wheelchair during the appointment?
Are your staff trained to work with wheelchair users?

What else would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments!

03/25/2026

By taking care of yourself, you’re more able to fully show up and take care of others. It’s not selfish to take care of yourself first. Recreational Therapy helps caregivers and clients. This is a wonderful resource for caregivers.
Thank you, Disability Action Center NW, INC for sharing!

Are you a caregiver! WSU has an art program for you! They are looking for caregivers to take part in an 8-week art project program. Art supplies are free. Each week you will receive a new project to do with your older adult with Alzheimer's. This is a WSU student led research study. Want to learn more? Contact Kelly at 509-335-4596

03/20/2026

I'm so excited to see this! Feel free to reach out if you have questions or would like more information.
THIS is inclusion!! 🙌🙌

⚾𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!⚾

Partnering with Snoqualmie Valley Little League, Encompass is a proud sponsor of Challenger Baseball, where flexibility, adaptability, and fun are top priorities. This adaptive baseball program is for boys and girls ages 5 and up with physical and developmental challenges. All players are paired with a 'buddy' aged 10+ to assist as needed and will enjoy playing at their level in a low-pressure environment.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧.
Games are played on Saturdays or Sundays, beginning in late April through mid-June. The season ends with Challenger Day at the Mariners in July, a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the players before taking in the game!

Visit the link below for more information and registration details.
⚾ https://www.svll.net/

03/18/2026

Meaningful recreation can improve quality of life in many ways — physically, emotionally, and socially.

Five days left to support our anniversary fundraiser and help make inclusive recreation accessible for everyone!

Check it out here: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/adaptive-pathways-scholarship-fundraiser?utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-v3&utm_content=adaptive-pathways-scholarship-fundraiser&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

03/17/2026

Wonderful to see this accessibility shared between these two parks! Thank you, Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission!

Do you or someone you know use a mobility device and live near Spokane? If so, you’ve got six more weeks to use the Action Trackchair at Riverside State Park before it returns to Lake Sammamish on May 1!

Call the Riverside park office at (509) 465-5064 to reserve your free, 90-minute session! Bring a friend to help you transition between chairs; then take the Trackchair for a spin on one of two designated trails. You can even use it to go fishing from several points along the trail.

More details about reserving and using the Trackchair can be found on our website: parks.wa.gov/ADAAccessibleRecreation.