The Arc of King County

06/03/2026

https://bit.ly/HUDEqualAccess Do you like these changes? Voices are needed! Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is considering new federal rules for equal housing access. Let them know if this works.

The proposal would:
• Change existing rules by replacing language about gender identity with s*x.
• Define s*x as a person's biological s*x.
• Allow operators of single-s*x housing and shelter facilities to determine access based on biological s*x rather than gender identity.
• Allow facilities to request evidence to verify a person's s*x.

Potential impacts of the proposal:
• Changes to how HUD-funded shelters and housing providers make placement decisions in s*x-segregated facilities.
• New procedures for determining who can access certain housing and shelter accommodations.
• Changes affecting transgender individuals seeking housing or emergency shelter services.
• Changes in how housing providers and shelters operate and provide services.

HUD is accepting public comments on the proposed rule and is seeking feedback from community members by June 29th. You can submit a public comment to HUD describing:

• How the proposed changes may affect you, your organization, or your community.
• Potential benefits, concerns, or unintended consequences of the proposal.
• Experiences related to housing access, shelter services, fair housing, or homelessness.
• Recommendations for improving the proposed rule.

To comment, visit this link: https://bit.ly/HUDEqualAccess

06/03/2026

https://bit.ly/4fZ519D Check out this block party event bringing community members together with elected and appointed leaders to talk about the future of our education system. There will be resources, food, and opportunities to talk with elected officials. Located at Byrd Barr Place on June 23, from 6:30 - 9:00 PM.

This event is organized by the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition, Alliance for Education, Black Education Strategy Roundtable, and the League of Education Voters. Questions? Contact Hong at hong@sesecwa.org.

For more information and to register click here: https://bit.ly/4fZ519D

🗳️ The Seattle Education Forum: Report Card is back! It is an interactive, community-centered event designed to create space for families, students, educators, and community members for candid conversations with elected and appointed leaders about the future of our education system

🤝You’ll learn who makes key decisions affecting schools, inform leaders where to go next, and how we can advocate, collaborate, and hold leaders accountable to the promises made to students and families.

🍽️There will be free food, face painting, raffle and fun activities for the entire family. Come celebrate the end of the school year and speak with your elected officials!

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-education-forum-report-card-tickets-1989964309819?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/02/2026

La Feria de Salud y Recursos Comunitarios CISC 2026 se llevará a cabo el miércoles 24 de junio de 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en el Centro Comunitario Bellevue Norte. La feria de recursos ofrece:

- Vacunas contra la gripe gratuitas
- Chequeos de bienestar y exámenes
- Consultas de seguro de salud
- Talleres de salud y bienestar
- Más de 30 organizaciones comunitarias
- Apoyo de interpretación en el lugar
- Premios de entrada

El Centro de Información y Servicios Chino (CISC) proporciona información y servicios de apoyo a inmigrantes que hablan cantonés, mandarín, ruso, vietnamita, ucraniano, español y muchos más idiomas.

06/02/2026

Save the date! The 2026 Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) Community Health and Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 24 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the North Bellevue Community Center. The resource fair offers:

-Free flu shots
-Wellness checks and screenings
-Health insurance consultations
-Health and wellness workshops
-30+ community organizations
-On-site interpretation support
-Door prizes

The Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) provides information and support services to immigrants who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Spanish, and many more languages.

06/02/2026

Join our Navigating IDD: Understanding Vacate Notices NEXT WEDNESDAY, the 10th from 7pm to 8:30pm via Zoom! In this session, we’ll break down what a vacate notice means, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, timelines, and the steps you should take to protect yourself and stay informed.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/96093292277?pwd=SzM0bWR4OGlmMVFrZHdxNjEvMDRNdz09
Password: TheArc!
For questions or to request accommodations, contact JKim@arcofkingcounty.org

06/01/2026

Announcement:
Coffee and Conversation weekly meetings will not be hosted during
the summer.
Stay tune because we are revamping the meetings and we will come back in September 2026!
Questions: contact Shannon Watkins at Swatkins@arcofkingcounty.org

05/29/2026

Interested in meeting with your legislators and sharing your perspective on issues that matter to you?

We’re organizing meetings with legislators and looking for constituents who would like to participate. No prior advocacy experience is needed. We’ll help coordinate the meetings, provide support, and connect with everyone who is interested.

If you’d like to be involved, please sign up or send us a message for more information. Your voice and lived experience can make a difference.

Click this link to fill out our interest form: https://bit.ly/MeetingInterestForm

05/29/2026

Check out this new special education tool developed by The Arc of the United States: https://bit.ly/TheArcAIAdvisor The AI Advisor is a chat feature on The Arc@School’s website. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide answers to your questions. The AI Advisor only shares information and resources from The Arc and their partners, so you always know that the answers are from a reliable source. For more information about this tool, visit this link: https://bit.ly/TheArcAIAdvisorFAQ

Seattle Special Education PTSA Bellevue Special Services - PTA Council Committee Shoreline Special Education PTSA Northshore Special Education Community PTSA
Highline Special Needs Parent Teacher Association Issaquah Special Education PTSA Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Special Education and Disabilities - SED Committee Lake Washington PTSA Special Education Group

Navigating special education shouldn't mean hours of searching for answers you're not even sure you can trust. The Arc@School just launched a free AI Advisor to help you find expert-vetted answers to your special education questions.

Got questions about IEPs, accommodations, or disability rights in schools? This tool is for you (see link in comments).

05/28/2026

It's developmental disabilities resource fair day with King County, Washington - Government. Stop by:)

Big thanks to Microsoft for hosting on their campus.